Press release -
Media invitation: Press preview of the exhibition The Dangerous Prize
On Thursday 9 June the exhibition The Dangerous Prize will open at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo. The exhibition tells the story of the German journalist and whistleblower Carl von Ossietzky who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1935 in 1936. The award remains one of the most controversial in the history of the prize.
Staged in a 1930’s scenography, the exhibition tells the story about Ossietzky’s life and destiny, and about the controversies surrounding the award. Original documents from the Carl von Ossietzky-University in Oldenburg and the Norwegian Nobel Institute are displayed, among them the Nobel medal and diploma Ossietzky never received.
On Wednesday 8. Jun from 13.00 - 15.00, the exhibition will be shown to the press. Historian Alexandra Otten from the Ossietzky University will be available for interviews. Executive director Liv Tørres and Director of Exhibitions Liv Astrid Sverdrup will be available for interviews upon request.
Please contact Ingvill Bryn Rambøl ibr@nobelpeacecenter.org for appointment.
The press is also welcome to the opening on Thursday 9. June. Programme:
17:00 State Secretary Bård Folke Fredriksen of the Norwegian Ministry of Culture will open the exhibition. Musical performance by Kurt Weil Duo and Sangselskabet Guldbergs Akademiske Kor.
20:00: vernissage and official opening of the artwork Unknown Numbers, painted by Shwan Dler Qaradaki and Johannes Høie. It portrays advocates of free speech from the whole world. Secretary General of Amnesty International Norway, John Peder Egenæs, will inaugurate the artwork. Stunt poetry by Fredrik Høyer and concert with Abuwa & Shekere
Topics
- Art, Culture, Entertainment
Categories
- nobel peace center
- exhibition
Facts about the Nobel Peace Center
- one of Norway's most visited museums with 248,266 visitors in 2015
- presents the Nobel Peace Prize laureates and their work, in addition to telling the story of Alfred Nobel
- is an arena for debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution
- is internationally recognized for its emphasis on documentary photography and interactive technology
- presents changing exhibitions, engaging digital solutions, films, seminars and events
- is an independent foundation, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointing the board
- Olav Njølstad is the leader of the board, Liv Tørres is the Executive Director
- is financed by a combination of public and private funds
- the main sponsors and collaborating partners are Hydro, Telenor Group and ABB
