Queen Sonja of Norway
Awardsnews
Anselm Kiefer awarded Queen Sonja Lifetime Achievement Award for printmaking
The award recognises the artist's half-century of working with woodcuts, a lesser known aspect of his practice
Prizesnews
Artist Yto Barrada wins the $106,000 Queen Sonja Print Award
The prestigious printmaking prize was founded by the Norwegian monarch
Art marketfeature
Norwegian artist opens huge 'art space' near the Arctic Circle—which, despite appearances, is a commercial gallery
Kjell Erik Killi Olsen—one of Norway's richest artists— has funded Kjøpmannsgata Ung Kunst (KUK) in his hometown of Trondheim. But what exactly is its business model?
Queen Sonja of Norway feature
By royal command: how Queen Sonja of Norway is raising the profile of printmaking
As the winner of her eponymous award is announced, the artist-royal discusses her passion for the medium and her collaboration with other Norwegian artists