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This article delves into the intricate planning process of establishing memorials at the locations of the 2011 twin terror attacks in Oslo and at Utøya. It focuses on the progression of memorial briefs created by two key entities: Public Art Norway and the Norwegian state property manager, Statsbygg. By zooming in on the memorial briefs at three pivotal stages of the planning process—in 2013, 2017, and 2023—the article studies the complex and dynamic nature of memorialization and its interplay with socio-political forces at both local, national, and transnational levels. By examining the core documents that have shaped the still ongoing national memorialization process, the article contributes to the broader discourse on this subject, providing insights into the evolution of memorial planning and the negotiation of memory in the public sphere.

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Memory in Transition: Norway’s Shifting Approach to Memorial Creation After the 2011 Terror Attacks

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    2025年

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  • Ingeborg Hjorth

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This article delves into the intricate planning process of establishing memorials at the locations of the 2011 twin terror attacks in Oslo and at Utøya. It focuses on the progression of memorial briefs created by two key entities: Public Art Norway and the Norwegian state property manager, Statsbygg. By zooming in on the memorial briefs at three pivotal stages of the planning process—in 2013, 2017, and 2023—the article studies the complex and dynamic nature of memorialization and its interplay with socio-political forces at both local, national, and transnational levels. By examining the core documents that have shaped the still ongoing national memorialization process, the article contributes to the broader discourse on this subject, providing insights into the evolution of memorial planning and the negotiation of memory in the public sphere.