“Things for a House on an Island” by Fischli & Weiss
A small house at the far end of the sculpture park, with 105 carved and painted objects inside.
“Spalt” by Franz West
“Spalt” by Franz West is three large sculptures in painted aluminium from 2003: an anchor, a coiled rope and a lifebuoy, in cheerful colours by the fjord.
What you see in the model
In the model the three parts stand on a timber platform at the far end of the sculpture park, with the fjord all around.
Choose evening to see the sculptures against the sunset over the fjord.
About the work
Franz West (1947–2012) was an Austrian artist, known for sculptures in bold colours. “Spalt” dates from 2003.
The anchor measures 355 × 55 × 500 centimetres, the lifebuoy 400 × 55 × 400 centimetres and the rope 290 × 290 × 600 centimetres. The forms are taken from the sea and the harbour. The work is on loan from the Selvaag Art Collection.
Practical information
The work stands outdoors in the sculpture park at the far end of Tjuvholmen, around Astrup Fearnley Museet. The park is free and open all year round. The nearest tram stop is Aker brygge by Rådhusplassen.
What it looks like in real life
Facts
| Artist | Franz West (1947–2012) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Material | Painted aluminium |
| Parts | Anchor, lifebuoy and rope |
| Owner | Selvaag Art Collection (on loan) |
| Location | The sculpture park, by the fjord |
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Nearby
Tjuvholmen Sea Bath
A saltwater bathing spot in the middle of Oslo, with a jetty, a diving board and a pebble beach. People swim here all year round.
Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park
Contemporary art by the fjord, with works by Louise Bourgeois, Anish Kapoor, Paul McCarthy and Franz West.
Sources: tjuvholmenskulptur.no – The sculptures on Tjuvholmen · Wikipedia (Norwegian) – Tjuvholmen skulpturpark · Selvaag Art Collection – Spalt