Herbjørn Gausta was a leading light among Norwegian-American immigrant artists. Emigrating as a child, Gausta returned to Europe to study art before establishing his studio in Minneapolis. He remained tied to his fellow immigrants, especially with the four hundred or so altar paintings he made for Norwegian-American congregations. In this presentation, we will learn about Gausta’s fascinating life and look at his beautiful altar paintings.
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Earlier Event: August 25
From Papyrus to Printing Presses: A History of Manuscript Illumination
Later Event: September 12
The Town of St. Anthony, Birthplace of Minneapolis