Painting of gilded Terje Rød‑Larsen removed from Fafo – The artwork, which had hung outside a meeting room at the research foundation Fafo for an extended period, was taken down following recent scrutiny of Rød‑Larsen’s connections. [1]
Rød‑Larsen helped found Fafo and led it early on – He played a central role when the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) established Fafo in 1982 and served as its first director during the initial years. [1]
Epstein revelations prompted removal of the portrait – New disclosures about Rød‑Larsen’s relationship with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein led Fafo to pull the painting, as reported by Klassekampen. [2]
Fafo’s director says the portrait distracted researchers – Managing director Hanne Cecilie Kavli explained that the artwork drew attention away from research work and forced staff to field questions about Rød‑Larsen, a responsibility the leadership will assume instead. [2]
Colleague credits Rød‑Larsen as Fafo’s early architect – Former associate Jon Erik Dølvik told LO Aktuelt that Rød‑Larsen provided ideas, networks and drive that shaped Fafo’s first decade‑plus, calling him the “architect” of its development. [3]
Khrono reports on Epstein’s ties to Rød‑Larsen’s family – The news outlet has published multiple pieces on the Epstein files, including a story on how Epstein attempted to secure a place at New York University for Rød‑Larsen’s son. [4][5]