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Trygve Lie Gallery is an art gallery located at 317 East 52nd Street in

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History

Trygve Lie Gallery was established to promote

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culture and

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to a broad audience in

. On September 19, 2003, the gallery was opened by the former Norwegian Ambassador to the United States,

Knut Vollebæk Knut Vollebæk (born 11 February 1946 in Oslo) is a former Norwegian diplomat to the United States, (2001–2007, and centrist politician ( Norwegian Christian Democratic Party). He is currently a member of the International Commission on Miss ...

. Trygve Lie Gallery has exhibited a number of leading Norwegian and Scandinavian artists. In addition to exhibiting art and documentary projects, the gallery space is used for recitals, conferences, and performances. Trygve Lie Gallery is named for

Trygve Lie Trygve Halvdan Lie ( , ; 16 July 1896 – 30 December 1968) was a Norwegian politician, labour leader, government official and author. He served as Norwegian foreign minister during the critical years of the Norwegian government in exile in Lo ...

, who was the first

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. There are maintaining connections to the

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which is situated ten blocks south of the gallery. The gallery is located in and run by the

Norwegian Seamen's Church in New York The Norwegian Seamen's Church in New York (Norwegian: ''Sjømannskirken i New York '') is a Lutheran church serving Norwegian sailors, residents, and visitors in the greater New York City area. The church is located in 317 East 52nd Street on th ...

which has more than a 130 years of history in New York City.

References

External links

Official website
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