On July 22, 2011, Oslo experienced an attack resulting in the deaths of 77 people orchestrated by Anders Behring Breivik. In response, a new national memorial designed by artist Matias Faldbakken has been selected after an extensive selection process. The mosaic titled 'Upholding', featuring a wading bird and made of 500,000 stones, embodies societal support, unity, and resilience. This site aims to provide a powerful reminder of both the tragedy and the hope for the future, set to be unveiled in 2026 for the 15th anniversary of the attacks.
A mosaic is one of the only image formats that survives fire, earthquakes and floods. This symbolizes the resilience and hope of our society.
Every part plays its role in the mosaic, reflecting the necessity of societal support and unity in the wake of tragedy.
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