Astrid Jóhanna Andreasen is a Faroese artist, illustrator and postage stamp designer. As a scientific illustrator, she specialises in marine animals.
Faroe stamp 440 fish tree.
FR 264: Ulopa reticulata
FR 265: Streptanus sordidus
FR 266: Anoscopus flavostriatus
Mentanarvirðisløn Landsins has been awarded by the Faroese government to Faroese writers, musicians, artists etc. since 1998. In 2004 no award was given. From 1998 to 2000 only one award was given, but in 2001 they established an additional award, half as big as the original.
Faroese Cultural Prize 2013 was handed to Tróndur Patursson in Stóra Pakkkhús in Vágur on 15 January 2014. Bjørn Kalsø Minister of Culture handed the award.
Árni Dahl received the Faroese Award of Honour 2013. Bjørn Kalsø cultural minister handed over the award.
Trygvi Danielsen received the Young Artist Award 2013. It was bestowed by Bjørn Kalsø, the Minister of Culture.