The canal and reflections of the Astrup Fearnley Museum designed by Renzo Piano in Oslo

An architectural detail of the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art shows the canal crossing the complex designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. The wood and glass structures are reflected in the calm waters, while the characteristic glass and steel roof extends like a sail over the fjord. The Norwegian rocks in the foreground create a dialogue between nature and contemporary architecture. The museum, inaugurated in 2012, represents one of the most successful examples of 21st century museum architecture and houses important contemporary art collections.

Astrup Fearnley, Renzo Piano, Oslo museum, contemporary architecture, modern art