"The Art and Crafts of Ancient Scandinavia" Exhibit to Open at Vesterheim

DECORAH -- "The Art and Crafts of Ancient Scandinavia" is the newest exhibit at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School. The work will be unveiled on May 11 at 1:00 p.m. with a special reception and presentation in Vesterheim Commons by exhibit artist Sven Lindauer. There will be free museum admission during the event. Lindauer is an artist, author, and publisher whose professional career spans over 40 years. He was the former Official Historical Artist for the U.S. Marshal Service National Museum and for National Geographic television. The exhibit showcases original oil paintings by Lindauer with specially carved frames. The paintings focus on Viking scenes, handcrafts and landscapes. The models in the paintings are real people that Lindauer encountered in everyday life. "This exhibition is for those who value the arts and crafts of Scandinavia and those interested in the daily life of people during 700 and 1000 CE. It is also for those who love painting artistry," Lauryn Johnson, Vesterheim collection assistant, said. There will also be a free webinar presentation with Lindauer on Zoom on June 9 at 1:00 p.m. Lindauer will be demonstrating his painting during Decorah's Nordic Fest celebration on July 26-27. More details can be found at vesterheim.org. Become a part of the exclusive circle! Subscribe to the newsletter for free and gain access to special offers, bonus content and insider perks.