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Friday, October 15, 2021

Smug or disapproving?


Frogner Park in Oslo is dotted with lakes, the natural result of the place having been built in a swamp.  A lot of the male statues (all nude) perched around the lakes show men in a variety of moods.  I can't tell if this guy is smug or if he disapproves of something.

 

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  1. This is beautiful work. Each one seems uncannily human, especially this one, which seems to have an actual gaze. This is yet another great series - hot streak!

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    1. People's reactions to Vigeland's work are all over the place. Some describe the sculptures as "brutalist," while others (like you and me) see them as very human. Glad you like the material.

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  2. I have in fact been to this park. I took numerous pictures of these statues because like the previous poster noted, they are weird yet strangely human. And all male!

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    1. Lucky you! I'd love to go there as a side trip on my next visit to Scotland.

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