Queen Sonja visited the exhibition of sculptures by Davide Rivalta

Queen Sonja, Gunhild Varvin, Olav Heian-Engdal, Raffaella Giampanola and Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti

On May 3, 2024, Queen Sonja of Norway attended the official opening of the exhibition displaying Italian artist Davide Rivalta's sculptures at Oscarshall in Oslo. A number of animal sculptures have been placed in the park around Oscarshall. The animals were designed in bronze and fiberglass, in life size - or more.

Queen Sonja, Gunhild Varvin, Olav Heian-Engdal, Raffaella Giampanola and Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti

Queen Sonja, Gunhild Varvin, Olav Heian-Engdal, Raffaella Giampanola and Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti

In order to document and reproduce the animal's behavior and habits, Davide Rivalta observes the animals in captivity. He then creates individual portraits of the animals, and places them away from the captivity where he met them.

Queen Sonja, Gunhild Varvin, Olav Heian-Engdal, Raffaella Giampanola and Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti

Queen Sonja, Gunhild Varvin, Olav Heian-Engdal, Raffaella Giampanola and Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti

Davide Rivalta’s works of art are present in several Italian, French and Swiss cities. His works have been exhibited in several Italian museums. He also participated in major shows such as Aichi Triennale (Nagoya 2010), Arte alle Corti (Turin 2016), Triennale di Milano (2019). It is the first time that Rivalta's sculptures are exhibited in Norway.

Queen Sonja, Gunhild Varvin, Olav Heian-Engdal, Raffaella Giampanola and Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti

Queen Sonja, Gunhild Varvin, Olav Heian-Engdal, Raffaella Giampanola and Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti

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  1. That's a really modern and trendy shirt that the Queen is wearing.
    As per previous posts I am not a fan of the wider pants but on this occasion I think they look good with the shirt.

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  2. Anonymous4/5/24 12:41

    Always lovely and has a beautiful style Q S!

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  3. Anonymous4/5/24 12:54

    What beautiful Outfit ... classy ... stylish ... up to date ... Queen Sonja looks georgous ...

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  4. Anonymous4/5/24 13:23

    Queen Sonja looks very smart indeed, even with those wide trousers. I absolutely love her cut-out top.
    - Anon 9:13

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  5. Anonymous4/5/24 13:24

    Love the outfit and the styling. Sonja never disappoint.

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  6. Anonymous4/5/24 14:13

    Queen Sonja is looking very lovely in her up to date navy and white outfit. I love the cutouts (if it is what I think it is) in her top. Her necklace and also the ring on her right hand have blue stones. Could they be Lapis Lazuli ? The weather is looking sunny in Norway, it must be not too cold if they can walk in the park without a coat.

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    1. Anonymous4/5/24 16:30

      Totally agree! And you are correct, her necklace is lapis lazuli, as is the gold set ring and the gold set earrings.

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  7. Anonymous4/5/24 15:46

    Queen Sonja is very elegant, her choice of outfit is always class. The exhibition seems interesting.
    Laura

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  8. Queen Sonja non delude mai, la sua giacca è favolosa!

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  9. La reine Sonja est toujours élégante ; pour être tendance, elle a su choisir un pantalon large qu'elle a combiné avec une sorte de chemise originale !

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  10. Anonymous4/5/24 17:54

    Stunning.

    Magda

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  11. Anonymous4/5/24 19:43

    Stunning queen

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  12. A good example of how a young 87 year old woman can look .
    Bravo madam.

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    1. Anonymous5/5/24 02:25

      Absolutely agree. Stylish and modern. Also like the outfit of the lady accompanying her in the first couple of pics.
      AnnieM

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  13. Anonymous4/5/24 22:06

    She looks fantastic and the sculptures are magnificent too!
    -B.

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  14. Queen Sonja looks absolutely marvellous! So many younger royals could benefit from following her daywear style aesthetic

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    1. Younger royals and also older royals.
      Would be nice to see Camilla wearing that jacket for an indoor event.
      Camilla is about 10 years younger than Queen Sonja.
      Princess Anne ? well perhaps not.
      It would set off all the sirens in her wardrobe 😁

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  15. The Queen is so stylish and chic. She is a very modern dresser! I love it. The Navy and white is a great combination. Her jewellery is tasteful.

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  16. Anonymous5/5/24 04:18

    She is an amazing woman. She always nails it with her choice of outfits. She looks fabulous in this outfit. She could teach some of the younger royals how to dress, with cut, lengths and colours.

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    1. Queen Sonja, as a young girl, studied dressmaking and tailoring at the Oslo Vocational School in Norway and later, fashion design in Switzerland.
      Wouldn't it be nice if Camilla invited her over for a cup of tea and a chat about fashion 😀

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  17. Anonymous5/5/24 22:48

    Stunning outfit for Q Sonja. css

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