Kristian Blystad (born 18 March 1946) is a Norwegian sculptor.
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Born | (1946-03-18) 18 March 1946 (age 76) Bergen |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation | Sculptor |
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He was born in Bergen. Among his works is the fountain sculpture Kronos at Majorstuen, Oslo. A granite sculpture of Wilhelm Frimann Koren Christie was erected in front of the Parliament of Norway in 1989.[1] A statue of Christian Frederik was unveiled in front of the Parliament in May 2014.[2] He also worked on the facade of the new Library of Alexandria.[3] He is represented at the National Gallery of Norway and in other galleries in Oslo and Bergen.[1]
His sculpture "26. september - torso" (2008) is located in Oslo at Olav Vs gate 5.[4]
Blystad was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 2007.[5] He received Anders Jahres kulturpris [no] in 2011, shared with Bård Breivik.[6]
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