Bjørn Ransve (born 16 December 1944) is a Norwegian painter and graphical artist. He was born in Oslo. He is represented in several art collections, including the National Gallery of Norway, Lillehammer Art Museum and the

Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art The Norwegian Museum of Contemporary Art ( no, Museet for samtidskunst) is a museum in Oslo, Norway. Since 2003, it is administratively a part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. History The Norwegian Museum of Contemporary A ...

. In 2023 he was knighted as a Commander of the

Order of St. Olav The Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav ( no, Den Kongelige Norske Sankt Olavs Orden; or ''Sanct Olafs Orden'', the old Norwegian name) is a Norwegian order of chivalry instituted by King Oscar I on 21 August 1847. It is named after King Olav II ...

. He resides at Nesøya.

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1944 births Living people Artists from Oslo 20th-century Norwegian painters 21st-century Norwegian painters Norwegian male painters 20th-century Norwegian male artists 21st-century Norwegian male artists {{norway-painter-stub