Ann Naustdal

Ann Naustdal, born on April 24, 1950, in Lillehammer, Norway, is a prominent textile artist specializing in tapestry weaving. She graduated in textile design from Huddersfield Polytechnic in 1972 and continued her studies in tapestry at the Edinburgh College of Art until 1973.

Naustdal has participated in numerous exhibitions, including the group exhibition “Tapestry: Changing Concepts” at the City Art Centre in Edinburgh in 2021–2022. She has also held solo exhibitions, such as at Galleri Tanum in Oslo (1980) and Lillehammer Bys malerisamling (1981).

Her works are featured in several public collections and decorative projects, including:

Høyanger rådhus (1977)
The cruise ship M/S Norway for Lauritz Kloster Shipping Company (1980)
Televerkets administrasjonsbygg i Sarpsborg (1980)

Over her career, Naustdal has received several grants, such as the State Material Grant (1978) and the Oppland County Cultural Grant (1979). These have supported study trips to countries like France, the United States, and Mexico, enriching her artistic expression.