You will see some sexual implications, babies being kicked and thrown around in all directions, children 'riding' their carer like a horse, and the main monument - the monolith is made of dozens of bodies braided together forming a pillar. Although the sculptures resemble normal human bodies, they take very unnatural, illogical positions, and are strangely twisted and wrapped with one another. Most of the statues are nude (both children and adults) and depicted in a very unusual, weird way. There are five main sections of the installation: The Main Gate, The Bridge with Children's Playground, the Fountain, the Monolith and the Wheel of Life. Some call it "Vigeland Sculptures Park" but it's incorrect as the sculptures area is only a part of the much bigger park itself.
There are over 200 bronze and granite sculptures and reliefs within the installation in the Frogner Park. The controversy arises even before you have a look at the statues - many art critics stated that the exhibition expresses Nazi or fascist aesthetics. Vigeland completed the installation in 1943. The entry to the Vigeland Sculptures Installation is free of charge. Visiting Vigeland Sculptures Installation Yes it is pricey - you are in Olso! But if you think that's expensive - in case you want to buy the ticket from the driver - it will cost you as much as 50 NOK (5.50 EUR/6 USD)! Make sure you buy your ticket from one of the ticket machines or at a newsagent's - one way ticket is 30 NOK (3.50 EUR/3.90 USD). Bus 20 or tram 12 go directly to the park.
How to get to Vigeland Sculpture Installationįrom Oslo's city center you will have to take a bus or a tram - they are very frequent and the journey is not longer than 25 mins. Easy to reach, the strange Vigeland's sculptures should be seen by everyone who is visiting the diverse Norwegian capital, so don't miss it! Within its boundaries, the Frogner Park holds the controversial sculpture installation by Gustav Vigeland which boasts over 200 statues and is the largest in the world such installation created by a single artist. But it wouldn't be world famous if it were just an ordinary park with trees, alleys and lawns. The Frogner Park in Oslo is a perfect place for those who seek for shelter from a busy, modern city.
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