Tone Vigeland, who is referred to as one of Scandinavia’s leading artists, passed away on Monday. Photographed here during the press screening of the exhibition “Tone Vigeland. Jewelery and sculpture” in the Queen Sonja Kunststall in 2018. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB
By NTB | 19.03.2024 21:07:36
Culture and entertainment: – With her distinct artistry and great personality, she has left a deep mark on Norwegian and international art life. She will be deeply missed by many, writes Galleri Riis in Oslo on Facebook.
The gallery mentions according to VG Vigeland as one of Scandinavia’s leading artists of his generation. She had her breakthrough in 1958 with the earring Slynge, and has, among other things, designed jewelery for Norway Silver Designs before moving on to sculptures and room installations.
Tone Vigeland was the daughter of the painter Per Vigeland, granddaughter of the visual artist Emanuel Vigeland and great-niece of the sculptor Gustav Vigeland.
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