Designs for the Body | Mingei International Museum

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Designs for the Body

New Norwegian Jewelry
On View

Feb 27 - Apr 9, 1987

Curated By

American-Scandinavian Foundation

Organized by the American-Scandinavian Foundation, New York, New York

Inspired by Viking and tribal African cultures, as well as the contemporary punk/cafe subculture, young Norwegian artists combined ancient concepts with modern craftsmanship. Selections by renowned jewelry artist Tone Vigeland and twelve Norwegian artists, who have studied with her, were on display.