Cecilie Dahl facts for kids

Cecilie Dahl is a talented artist who lives and works in two exciting cities: New York City in the United States and Oslo, Norway.

Cecilie was born in Oslo, Norway, in 1960. She spent her childhood years growing up in both Oslo and Accra, which is the capital city of Ghana. She studied art at a high level, earning a Master's degree in Fine Art from The Art Academy in Oslo. She also has a special diploma in Architectural Art and Design from Bournemouth and Poole College of Art in the United Kingdom. Her artworks are now part of important collections in many places across Europe and America. For example, the Malmö Konsthall in Sweden proudly owns 25 of her pieces. Her art is also part of the Elisabeth Sackler Center for Feminist Art collection, which is connected to the famous Brooklyn Museum.

What is Cecilie Dahl's Art About?

Cecilie Dahl often talks about what inspires her art. She is very interested in how people connect with each other. She explores how we naturally understand and deal with the space between ourselves and others. She also thinks about how our experience of being close to someone can sometimes feel like an illusion. Her art invites viewers to think about these interesting ideas.

Exhibitions and Recognition

Cecilie Dahl has been recognized for her work in many ways. From 1993 to 1994, she was part of a special program at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. This program helps artists from different countries develop their skills. In 2007, she had her own art show called Cruising Paradise at Nortälje Konsthall in Sweden. That same year, she also showed her art in a group exhibition called I Love Malmö at the Turku Art Museum.