Decorated doves in the children's art room at the Astrup Fearnley Museum, Oslo.
On our recent trip to Norway, we visited the AstrupFearnley Art Museum in Oslo where we discovered that in additional to displaying contemporary art in the galleries, there was a room dedicated to creating art with children. A sign on the wall said that classes are held on the weekends. Families are invited to drop in every Sunday from 12 to 4.Visitors are welcome to participate in various creative activities inspired by works in the current exhibitions. The Rasmus Club for 5-12 years old is a free art club for children that meets two Saturdays a month. The participants explore contemporary art through conversations and creative workshops.
Our visit was on a weekday so no one was there. But the room was filled with wonderful projects the children had made. Hanging from the ceiling were colorful doves decorated with feathers, beads, yarn and other materials. Each one was unique. Clearly, the children had enjoyed making these colorful doves of peace.
The galleries of the Astrup Fearnley art museum are on both sides of the water.
