Modern
Modern
Odd Nerdrum
Early Life and Influences Born: April 8, 1944, Helsingborg, Sweden Parents: Resistance fighters who fled German-occupied Norway during World War II. Childhood: Marked by parental divorce and a sense of abandonment, which influenced his later themes of isolation and refuge. Education: Attended a Rudolf Steiner school in Oslo, emphasizing spiritual and esoteric practices. Art Academy of Oslo: Studied from 1961-1963 but became…
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1991
first work
1992
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Odd Nerdrum's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Odd Nerdrum's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.