Beginning May 10, Up Norway travelers can experience private access to Norway’s renowned Kistefos Museum, named a must-see cultural destination by The New York Times. Located just north of Oslo, Kistefos is home to one of Europe’s most impressive contemporary sculpture parks. Its centerpiece, The Twist, is an architectural marvel—a striking, 1,000-square-meter gallery that twists 90 degrees over the Randselva River, seamlessly blending art, nature, and design.
This season’s new program is especially exciting, featuring exhibitions from three internationally acclaimed contemporary artists:
- Christina Quarles (USA) – Known for her dynamic, abstract paintings exploring identity, race, and more, Quarles’ work plays with perception, fluidity, and the human form. Her pieces have been exhibited at The Met, Venice Biennale, and Tate Modern.
- Kathleen Ryan (USA) – A sculptor renowned for her intricate, oversized fruit installations embedded with semi-precious stones, Ryan’s work challenges perceptions of beauty and decay. Her pieces have been exhibited at Art Basel, The New Museum, and Hammer Museum.
- Nairy Baghramian (Iran/Germany) – Recognized for her thought-provoking sculptures that examine the relationship between architecture, functionality, and the human body, Baghramian was awarded the 2022 Nasher Prize for Sculpture. Her work is in the collections of MoMA, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Centre Pompidou.
Sustainable luxury travel curator Up Norway has created an ultra-exclusive private art and dining experience within The Twist that includes:
- After-hours private access to Kistefos Museum & Sculpture Park, guided by Senior Curator Kate Smith (formerly of Tate Modern & National Gallery, London).
- Immersive storytelling that highlights the museum’s history, the featured artists, and Kistefos’ transformation from an industrial site to a world-class art destination.
- A bespoke, art-inspired four-course dinner inside The Twist, curated to reflect the themes of the exhibitions.
- A live octet performance of “Serenity”, a composition inspired by Norway’s landscapes, the museum’s architectural grandeur, and the rhythmic flow of the Randselva River.
- Private car transfer from Oslo.
Priced at $26,300 for up to four guests, this one-of-a-kind experience runs May through October .
