The Astrup Fearnley Museum is a gem at the end of Aker Brygge — a scenic, waterfront area of Oslo with a pedestrian mall. It’s worth stopping by just to see the views and the architecture, which was designed by Renzo Piano (Centre Pompidou in Paris, The Shard in London, The New York Times building, etc.).

There are two separate museum buildings, linked by bridges.

The museum is small, but has a concentrated collection of contemporary art from artists like Damien Hirst, Cindy Sherman, and Jeff Koons.

Damien Hirst, New Religion – The Fate of Man.

Damien Hirst, The Martyrdom of Saint Peter.

Jeff Koons, Michael Jackson and Bubbles.

Tracey Emin, I Want an International Lover.

Anselm Kiefer, The High Priestess/Zweistromland.

Fancy meeting you here, Barney.

The back of the museum overlooks the Oslo Fjord. I was tempted to sit and dwell on this view from the museum’s Café Renzo, which has both indoor and outdoor seating (no museum admission required).