Kristian Blystad
Norwegian sculptor
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Kristian Blystad (born 18 March 1946) is a Norwegian sculptor.
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- Order of St. Olav (2007)
- Anders Jahres kulturpris (2011)
Kristian Blystad | |
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| Born | 18 March 1946 Bergen, Norway |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
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Career
Blystad was born in Bergen,[1] and is married to textile artist Sissel Blystad.[2][3]
Among his works is the fountain sculpture Kronos at Majorstuen, Oslo. A granite sculpture of Wilhelm Frimann Koren Christie was erected in front of the Parliament of Norway in 1989.[1] A statue of Christian Frederik was unveiled in front of the Parliament in May 2014.[4] He also worked on the facade of the new Library of Alexandria.[5] He is represented at the National Gallery of Norway and in other galleries in Oslo and Bergen.[1]
His sculpture "26. september - torso" (2008) is located in Oslo at Olav Vs gate 5.[6]
Awards
Blystad was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 2007.[7] He received Anders Jahres kulturpris in 2011, shared with Bård Breivik.[8]
