Marit Tingleff makes large earthenware dishes that won’t fit on a dining table. In this interview by Christer Dynna she relates this format to the porcelain and fine china that was once part of a broad culture and tradition carried mainly by women, and which has since been relegated to flea markets or – at best – the kitchen cupboard.

In this article, art historian Christer Dynna traces the evolution of craft in public space in Norway, exploring how artists gradually secured a place in state-funded building projects from the mid-70s onwards. Dynna outlines the steps leading up to the establishment of the Norwegian Public Building Ornamentations Fund in 1976, and delves into the debates between artists, architects, and stakeholders over artistic integration, quality, and fairness, highlighting key moments of conflict and collaboration.