Sculpture at The Vigeland Sculpture Park, Norway

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Gustav Vigeland (April 11, 1869 – March 12, 1943), born Adolf Gustav Thorsen, was a Norwegian sculptor of immense creative power and productivity. He holds a unique position among Norway's sculptors, both in terms of his boundless imagination and prolific output. Vigeland is most closely associated with the iconic Vigeland installation (Vigelandsanlegget) in Frogner Park, Oslo. Notably, he designed the Nobel Peace Prize medal. The massive sculpture park created by Gustav Vigeland, now known as the Vigeland Park, stands out as a singular artistic achievement. As one of Norway's most visited tourist attractions, the park is open to visitors throughout the year. This stunning park showcases more than 200 sculptures crafted from bronze, granite, and wrought iron. Gustav Vigeland was not only responsible for designing the park but also its architectural layout. The park's construction spanned a period from 1939 to 1949, with most of its iconic structures being completed during this time. The park is divided into five distinct sections along an 850-meter-long axis: the Main gate, the Bridge with Children's playground, the Fountain, the Monolith plateau, and the Wheel of Life. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative pioneered by MyMiniFactory. Through this endeavor, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, inviting anyone with interesting items to contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com.