How Stavanger Became Norway’s Street Art Capital

Aside from being Norway’s energy industry hub, Stavanger is also renowned for its picturesque white, wooden houses. These charming structures, numbering in the thousands, are scattered throughout the city, with a particularly high concentration in the historic district of Gamle Stavanger. The city’s pristine white facades create a timeless, quaint atmosphere. Yet, amidst this traditional setting, a vibrant street art scene has emerged, infusing Stavanger with a burst of color and creativity. This striking contrast between the classic wooden houses and the bold expressions of street art adds a distinctive character to the city. How Stavanger’s Street Art Scene Began Driven largely by the Nuart festival, Stavanger’s street art scene is vast and varied. The city’s street art ranges from vast eye-catching murals to more subtle work designed to blend in or interact with the physical environment. Fine Art graduate Martyn Reed moved from London to Stavanger in 1995, and that’s where the story starts. Eye-catching street art can be seen all over Stavanger, Norway. Fredrik Ahlsen/Maverix Media – Visit Norway “I was part of a loose art collective whose practice explored concepts of power, who had it, how did they use it and who did they share it with....