“Spalt” by Franz West
An anchor, a coiled rope and a lifebuoy in cheerful colours, on a timber platform by the fjord.
“Things for a House on an Island” by Fischli & Weiss
“Things for a House on an Island” by Peter Fischli and David Weiss is a small house at the far end of the sculpture park, with 105 carved and painted objects, from 2005.
What you see in the model
In the model the house is a low, grey building among the birch trees at the far end of the park, near the fjord. The objects inside the house are not shown in the model.
About the work
Peter Fischli (b. 1952) and David Weiss (1946–2012) were a Swiss artist duo, known for turning everyday things into art.
The work dates from 2005 and consists of 105 carved and painted objects in polyurethane. You cannot go inside, but through the window you see a small room full of everyday things that look completely real.
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
| Artists | Peter Fischli (b. 1952) and David Weiss (1946–2012) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Material | 105 carved and painted objects in polyurethane |
| Dimensions | Variable |
| Location | The far end of the sculpture park |
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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 – Things for a House on an Island