Nils Aas
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Nils Sigurd Aas (21 April 1933 – 10 February 2004) was a Norwegian sculptor.[1] He was one of the most prominent artists in modern Norwegian sculpture and is particularly well known for his statue of Haakon VII, located in the June Seventh Square in Oslo, and for designing coins for Norwegian currency, including 10-krone and 20-krone coins.[2]
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Born | 21 April 1933 |
Died | 10 February 2004(2004-02-10) (aged 70) Oslo, Norway |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Known for | Abstract sculpture |
Notable work | Haakon VII - 7. juni-plassen, Oslo. Hjalmar Andersen - Bislett Stadium, Oslo |
Awards | Oslo City Culture Prize 1972 Knight of the Order of St. Olav 1990 Per Palle Storms Award 2001 |
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