Stone edge

A trip to Oslo is incomplete without visiting Vigeland Park. Nestled in the heart of the Frogner neighborhood, this is no ordinary green space with scattered sculptures. It’s a grand open-air theatre where human life is poetically staged—from birth to death. Featuring more than 200 stone and bronze sculptures, it is the world’s largest sculpture park created by a single artist: Norway’s most celebrated sculptor, Gustav Vigeland.As you lay eyes on his life-size masterpieces, each sculpture reveals Vigeland’s profound reflections on the human experience. From everyday moments to emotional chaos, his work catptures the full spectrum of life we all navigate. What strikes most visitors immediately is the nudity of the figures. Stripped of clothing, the sculptures transcend cultural or societal identifiers, connecting to every soul who walks through the park. Whether it’s a toddler or an elderly figure, the emotional depth is universal. Many find the experience meditative, with unexpected ep