Lars Backer

National Museum of Oslo, Oslo

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Architect. A Pioneer of Norwegian Modernism

With his designs for Skansen Restaurant, Ekeberg Restaurant and the Horn Building, the architect Lars Backer brought the International Style in architecture to Norway. Many people had felt that a new era was imminent, and now it had arrived. The exhibition provides a rich portrayal of Lars Backer and his time. Curated from a cross-disciplinary perspective, the items on display include drawings by Lars Backer, furniture, objects and historical photographs, as well as paintings by J.C. Dahl, Harriet Backer and Per Krohg. Read more.

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