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{{Short description|Norwegian painter and graphic artist}} {{Short description|Norwegian painter and graphic artist (1929–2025)}}
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'''Håkon Ingvald Bleken''' (9 January 1929 – 21 January 2025) was a Norwegian ] and ]. '''Håkon Ingvald Bleken''' (9 January 1929 – 21 January 2025) was a Norwegian painter and ].


==Background==
==Personal life and death==
Bleken was born in ] on 9 January 1929,<ref name=abc2025/> a son of architect Haakon Bleken and Brynhild Ribsskog.<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Håkon Bleken |first=Tina |last=Hanssen |encyclopedia=] |editor-last=Bolstad | editor-first=Erik |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=https://snl.no/Håkon_Bleken |language=no |access-date=21 January 2025}}</ref> Bleken was born in ] on 9 January 1929,<ref name=abc2025/> a son of architect Haakon Bleken and Brynhild Ribsskog.<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Håkon Bleken |first=Tina |last=Hanssen |encyclopedia=] |editor-last=Bolstad | editor-first=Erik |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=https://snl.no/Håkon_Bleken |language=no |access-date=21 January 2025}}</ref> He died in Trondheim on 21 January 2025, at the age of 96.<ref name=snl/><ref>{{Cite news |title=Håkon Bleken (96) er død |url=https://www.nrk.no/trondelag/hakon-bleken-er-dod-1.17215924 |work=NRK |date=21 January 2025 |access-date=21 January 2025 |language=no}}</ref><ref name=abc2025>{{Cite news |title=Kunstner Håkon Bleken er død |url=https://www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/norge/2025/01/21/196059509/kunstner-hakon-bleken-er-dod?nr=1 |website=abcnyheter.nl |date=21 January 2025 |access-date=21 January 2025 |language=no}}</ref>

He died in Trondheim on 21 January 2025, at the age of 96.<ref name=snl/><ref>{{Cite news |title=Håkon Bleken (96) er død |url=https://www.nrk.no/trondelag/hakon-bleken-er-dod-1.17215924 |work=NRK |date=21 January 2025 |access-date=21 January 2025 |language=no}}</ref><ref name=abc2025>{{Cite news |title=Kunstner Håkon Bleken er død |url=https://www.abcnyheter.no/nyheter/norge/2025/01/21/196059509/kunstner-hakon-bleken-er-dod?nr=1 |website=abcnyheter.nl |date=21 January 2025 |access-date=21 January 2025 |language=no}}</ref>


== Education and work as an artist == == Education and work as an artist ==
Bleken started his art education at Trondheim art school, where he studied under Karsten Keiseraas and Oddvar Alstad from 1948 to 1949. He then studied at the ] in ] under professor Jean Heiberg from 1949 to 1952. In 1950, he participated in the ] class at the ] under Chrix Dahl. From 1953 to 1954 he was a student at Statens Sløyd- og Tegnelærerskole in ].<ref name="auto"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724175905/http://www.hakonbleken.no/biografi.php |date=2011-07-24 }}</ref> Bleken started his art education at Trondheim art school, where he studied under Karsten Keiseraas and {{ill|Oddvar Alstad|no}} from 1948 to 1949. He then studied at the ] in ] under professor ] from 1949 to 1952. In 1950, he participated in the ] class at the ] under ]. From 1953 to 1954 he was a student at Statens Sløyd- og Tegnelærerskole in ].<ref name="auto"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724175905/http://www.hakonbleken.no/biografi.php |date=2011-07-24 }}</ref>

Bleken worked as a senior scientific officer at the Institute of Form and Colour Studies at the ] from 1960 to 1972.<ref name=snl/>


Media said in 2025, that he became part of ''Gruppe 5''; they were five artists in Trondheim; furthermore, in that group there was "abstraction and modernism and principles from architecture that was used to create art".<ref>https://www.nrk.no/ytring/de-vakreste-bilder-sprang-ut-av-de-siste-arene-til-hakon-bleken-_1929-2025_.-1.17216194. NRK.no. Retrieved 2025-01-22</ref>
Bleken worked as a senior scientific officer at the Institute of Form and Colour Studies at the ] from 1960 to 1972.


== Regarding Bleken's productions == == Regarding Bleken's productions ==
A series of coal sketches called ''Fragmenter av et diktatur (Fragments of a dictatorship)'' from 1971 was his definitive breakthrough as an artist. Bleken is known for basing his paintings on literary works; '']'' by ], '']'' by ] and '']'' by ] are all works that are often seen in his production. Human suffering and social activism are themes often depicted in Bleken's works. A series of coal sketches called ''Fragmenter av et diktatur (Fragments of a dictatorship)'' from 1971 was his definitive breakthrough as an artist. Bleken is known for basing his paintings on literary works; '']'' by ], '']'' by ] and '']'' by ] are all works that are often seen in his production. Human suffering and social activism are themes often depicted in Bleken's works.


Bleken has painted several well-known people, among them ] and ]. Bleken painted several well-known people, among them ] and ].


Bleken is also known as an illustrator of literary works. He has illustrated such works as '']'' by ], '']'' by ], '']'' by ], ''Babette's Feast'' by ] and ''Dalen Portland'' by ].<ref name="auto"/> Bleken was also known as an illustrator of literary works. He illustrated such works as '']'' by ], '']'' by ], '']'' by ], ''Babette's Feast'' by ] and ''Dalen Portland'' by ].<ref name="auto"/>


== Exhibitions and embellishments (a selection) == == Exhibitions and embellishments (a selection) ==
As one of Norway's most prominent contemporary artists he has had a series of separate exhibitions in the country's biggest galleries, among them the ] and the ], since his debut in 1951. His works have also been bought for several art collections in Norway, among them those of the ], ] and ]. As one of Norway's most prominent contemporary artists he had a series of separate exhibitions in the country's biggest galleries, among them the ] and the ], since his debut in 1951. His works have also been bought for several art collections in Norway, among them those of the ], ] and ].


Bleken has contributed to the embellishment of buildings such as St. Olav Cathedral, ], ] and Olavshallen in ], the local church in ], ], ] and the ], all in Norway.<ref name="auto"/> Bleken contributed to the embellishment of buildings such as St. Olav Cathedral, ], ] and Olavshallen in ], the local church in ], ], ] and the ], all in Norway.<ref name="auto"/>


== Theft == == Theft ==
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Norwegian painter and graphic artist (1929–2025)

Håkon Bleken
Håkon Bleken
BornHåkon Ingvald Bleken
(1929-01-09)9 January 1929
Trondheim, Norway
Died21 January 2025(2025-01-21) (aged 96)
Trondheim, Norway
Known forPainting, Graphic arts
AwardsCommander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav

Håkon Ingvald Bleken (9 January 1929 – 21 January 2025) was a Norwegian painter and graphic artist.

Background

Bleken was born in Trondheim on 9 January 1929, a son of architect Haakon Bleken and Brynhild Ribsskog. He died in Trondheim on 21 January 2025, at the age of 96.

Education and work as an artist

Bleken started his art education at Trondheim art school, where he studied under Karsten Keiseraas and Oddvar Alstad [no] from 1948 to 1949. He then studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts in Oslo under professor Jean Heiberg from 1949 to 1952. In 1950, he participated in the etching class at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry under Chrix Dahl. From 1953 to 1954 he was a student at Statens Sløyd- og Tegnelærerskole in Notodden.

Bleken worked as a senior scientific officer at the Institute of Form and Colour Studies at the Norwegian Institute of Technology from 1960 to 1972.

Media said in 2025, that he became part of Gruppe 5; they were five artists in Trondheim; furthermore, in that group there was "abstraction and modernism and principles from architecture that was used to create art".

Regarding Bleken's productions

A series of coal sketches called Fragmenter av et diktatur (Fragments of a dictatorship) from 1971 was his definitive breakthrough as an artist. Bleken is known for basing his paintings on literary works; Doctor Faustus by Thomas Mann, Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen and The Trial by Franz Kafka are all works that are often seen in his production. Human suffering and social activism are themes often depicted in Bleken's works.

Bleken painted several well-known people, among them Olav V of Norway and Arne Nordheim.

Bleken was also known as an illustrator of literary works. He illustrated such works as Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, Haugtussa by Arne Garborg, Mysteries by Knut Hamsun, Babette's Feast by Karen Blixen and Dalen Portland by Kjartan Fløgstad.

Exhibitions and embellishments (a selection)

As one of Norway's most prominent contemporary artists he had a series of separate exhibitions in the country's biggest galleries, among them the National Museum of Norway and the Henie-Onstad Art Centre, since his debut in 1951. His works have also been bought for several art collections in Norway, among them those of the National Museum of Norway, Norsk Hydro and Statoil.

Bleken contributed to the embellishment of buildings such as St. Olav Cathedral, E. C. Dahls Brewery, Tyholttårnet and Olavshallen in Trondheim, the local church in Spjelkavik, Oslo Concert Hall, Oslo Central Station and the Norwegian Parliament Building, all in Norway.

Theft

In December 2010, thieves broke into Bleken's storage room and stole nine of his paintings, seven of which were cut out of their frames in such a manner that they were badly damaged. The paintings, which included a portrait of Arne Nordheim and one self-portrait, were all made by Bleken himself, with the exception of the painting Hjortedansøsen by the Norwegian painter Arthur Alstad. The paintings have an estimated collective value of 2,000,000 NOK, of which Hjortedansøsen alone has an estimated value of 250,000 NOK. The paintings were retrieved by the police on December 28, when they were found rolled up in a small storage room in Heimdal.

Awards

In 1990, Bleken was awarded Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. On 4 September 2009 the Norwegian Royal Court announced that Harald V of Norway has promoted Bleken to Commander of the same order "for his work as an artist". In 2005 he was awarded Anders Jahre's culture prize. The regional newspaper Adresseavisen pronounced Bleken "Trønder of the year" in 2003. He has also been awarded several other minor culture prizes.

Literature

  • Wangen, Stein Slettebakk: «Håkon Bleken. Fragmenter». Kom Publishing, 2003.

References

  1. ^ "Kunstner Håkon Bleken er død". abcnyheter.nl (in Norwegian). 21 January 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  2. ^ Hanssen, Tina. "Håkon Bleken". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  3. "Håkon Bleken (96) er død". NRK (in Norwegian). 21 January 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  4. ^ Official biography, hakonbleken.no, 29.12.2010 Archived 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
  5. https://www.nrk.no/ytring/de-vakreste-bilder-sprang-ut-av-de-siste-arene-til-hakon-bleken-_1929-2025_.-1.17216194. NRK.no. Retrieved 2025-01-22
  6. "Bleken frastjålet malerier for to millioner kroner". adressa.no. 22 December 2010.
  7. Nygård, Marit Ytterland (23 December 2010). "Stjal Hjortendansøsen verdt 250 000 kroner". adressa.no.
  8. Sved, Børge (29 December 2010). "Bleken-bildene er funnet". adressa.no.
  9. Utnevnelse til St. Olavs Orden, kongehuset.no.
  10. NTB (8 September 2005). "Kulturpris til Bleken". adressa.no. Archived from the original on 15 December 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
  11. "Blekens årets trønder". adressa.no. 30 December 2003.

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