Bjarne Melgaard

Place: Sydney

Born: 1967

Biography:

Bjarne Melgaard is a Norwegian artist born in Sydney, Australia in 1967. He is known for his provocative and controversial installations and sculptures, often referencing subversive subcultures such as S&M and heavy metal music. He has also been recognized for his expressionistic paintings and drawings. Melgaard studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts, Rijksakademie in Amsterdam, and Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht. He currently lives and works in New York City.