Norwegian Cultural events in New York Norwegian indie-pop at NYCpopfest, a scent scientist at World Science Festival and Munch|Warhol still exhibiting at Scandinavia House. Summer has finally arrived in New York, and these are some of the upcoming events you can attend.      MUNCH | WARHOL and the Multiple Image at Scandinavia House The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) presents MUNCH | WARHOL and the Multiple Image, an exhibition featuring two of the 20th century’s most prolific and inventive printmakers. Curated by Dr. Patricia Berman and Pari Stave, the exhibition will be on view April 27 through July 27, 2013 at Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America.Read more > Making Marks plays in Brooklyn In 2012, Making Marks arose from the ashes of Norwegian indie pop band mylittlepony/My Little Pony. Like that mythical bird, you now. As mylittlepony they released two full length albums (Think Too Much (2008) and Making Marks (2011), won awards in Spain toured several times all over Europe, and also visited the US and Canada, including an official showcase at SXSW 2011.Under “music” you can listen to and buy their whole back catalogue! Now they are touring the US.Read more > Sissel Tolaas and The Science of Smell at the World Science Festival The World Science Festival is a great place to bring kids. If you want them to explore the science of scent, Washington Square Park is the place to be on Sunday! Sissel Tolaas is a scent maker, and her work focuses on smell, language, and communication while spanning science, art, and industry. She will attend the World Science Festival in Washington Sqaure Park June 2, and the Norwegian odor expert will discuss the future of sweat vs. perfume, and perhaps make a sent just for you. Read more > Mikhael Paskalev performing at The Knitting Factory Mikhael Paskalev has established himself as one of the most interesting new artists from the Norwegian music scene.The success story for young Norwegian/ Bulgarian artist started with the release of his first single ever, the platinum selling and super catchy “I Spy”, which became a smash hit in Norway after winning a national award for Best Unsigned Act in 2012. He has proved himself to be a excellent performer, and his debutalbum "What's Life Without Losers" has received great reviews. Paskalev played at SXSW earlier this year, and is returning to the US to perform at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn on Sunday June 2. Read more > Screening at NYU Skirball Center – Munch 150 EXHIBITION is a new theatrical series of events, bringing the world’s greatest art exhibitions to cinema screens worldwide. EXHIBITION will feature the world’s foremost upcoming art exhibitions, creatively captured especially for the big screen. The film about Edvard Munch will be on view at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.Read more > Nordic Lights – Grieg Revival The chamber music organization Close Encounters With Music presents “Nordic Lights – Grieg Revival”, at Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood on Saturday, June 8th. The show features Grieg’s beloved music and readings from Ibsen by Tina Packer. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Read more > Viking Rapper: from New York to the North Pole "Viking Rappers" featuring photographer Martin Johansen and writer/director Simen Braathen. For one weekend only, the show will be open to the public for a short sneak preview and reopen in the fall for a month-­‐long exhibition period.Read more > “My Struggle: Book Two” by Karl Ove Knausgaard to be released in the US The second book of the Norwegian critically acclaimed Karl Ove Knausgaard's six volume book series will finally be released in the US on May 15. The book series has been an extraordinary success in Norway and Scandinavia. Knausgaard has gotten a lot of attention with the book series, where he describes stories from his life with startling insight and honesty. Read more > Hanneline Røgeberg exhibits at Blackston Hanneline Røgeberg exhibits Never Odd or Even at Blockston Gallery from April 28 - June 9. Røgeberg’s exhibition includes four large-scale oil paintings that resist clear assignation to abstraction or representation. The paintings loosely carry the physical impression of each other, and break with conventional perceptual boundaries to complicate the viewer’s direct relationship to each painting. The imprint loosely takes the form of a pelt, an image frequently found in her work, while eluding immediate definition of what is visible.Read more > Insects: Real and Imaginary, an exhibition "Insects: Real and Imaginary," an extensive survey of bold and colorful insect-inspired paintings by Claus Hoie (b. Stavanger, Norway, 1911 - d. East Hampton, NY, 2007) will be on view at Clinton Academy Museum, from June 1 through June 30. Watercolors in the exhibition span the last three decades of the artist's life. A number have been shown in museums and galleries in New York and elsewhere, but many are on view for the first time. The largest works represent Hoie's focus during his final years and this group includes pieces that were made for presentation at the National Academy of Design Museum. A number of loans come from private collectors. Read more > Foreign Minister Eide re-opened UN Security Council Chamber "The Security Council Chamber was a gift from Norway to the UN in 1952. I am delighted that Norway has taken responsibility for the renovation of what is perhaps the world's most important room," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.Read more > New Land 2013 – The Ellesmere Island Expedition Only powered by wind, muscle and canine companions this expedition seeks out to cross one of the last wildernesses on the planet. During their 72-day planned trip the explorers seek to document their experience, the rapidly changing climate in the Far North and tell the story of the exploration of Canada's Ellesmere Island. Read more > Oslo on the Hudson: Performa announces Norwegian pavilion New York’s premier art event will have a special focus on Norway this November. This week Performa launched a new international program; “Pavilions Without Walls” - a new international program partnering with countries from all over the world. The Performa Pavilions program sets up large-scale collaborations between Performa and each of the participating countries, so that their international artists, cultural institutions, and art industry workers can be connected not only with the New York City cultural landscape, but with global audiences as well. As a kick off for 2013 Performa announces the participation of Norway and Poland. Read more > Follow us on Twitter Get daily updates on cultural events, policy issues and other news about Norway in the US. Follow us: @NorwayUSRead more >

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