House of rules ... & v little seating going round. Two buildings ... but space not full. Many exhibits revive the 'what is art' debate. Some interesting sculptures outside. Excellent Italian restaurant next door. Area generally interesting with up market shopping & walkways.

Spread across two buildings the Astrup Fearnley Museet is a waterfront museum designed by Renzo Piano that features several modern masters from various schools of thought. Whether one prefers neon or sculpture, shock-art or classic thinking the genre is likely represented. Located at the far end of Aker Brygge expect scenic views amidst quiet, while staff if pleasant and educated.

The Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art is a privately owned contemporary art gallery. It was founded and opened to the public in 1993. The collection's main focus is the American appropriation artists from the 1980s, but it is currently developing towards the international contemporary art scene, with artists like Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney, Tom Sachs, Doug Aitken, Olafur Eliasson, and Cai Guo-Qiang. The museum gives 6-7 temporary exhibitions each year. Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art collaborates with international institutions and produces exhibitions that travel worldwide.