The “Rose Castle” art installation is a temporary exhibit at the top of the ridge overlooking Oslo. It’s dedicated to democracy and anti-fascism as understood through remembering the Norwegian freedom fighters of WWII.

The installation itself is both deeply moving, profound, and kitchy all at the same time. It’s clear that the artists are from a different time where the pace is slower, the thinking is deeper and the design language doesn’t cater to instagram.

There has been some debate about whether to make the monument permanent. the latest scuttlebutt us that it will be removed in 2025.

I’m really glad I went, for a number of reasons, but I also think moving the installation to a more permanent home not in nature would be best.