America's "Sculptor of Liberty"
Oskar's fascinating and complex—but never before told—life story includes hundreds of missing masterpieces, lost Viking treasures, connections to nine U.S. Presidents, alien conspiracies, secret royal bloodlines, and a Holy Grail quest. We're working to separate the facts from the mythology and to tell his story for the first time.
The mission of the Oskar J. W. Hansen Archives is to uncover the stories of the secret life of Oskar J. W. Hansen—America’s “Sculptor of Liberty.” Over the last few years, our research has reunited lost family members, unearthed new mysteries, located missing sculptures, and begun to solve some of the mythology Oskar built around his own remarkable story.
Hoover Dam Star Map Restoration Is Finally Complete
After the government demolished Oskar's terrazzo Star Map at Hoover Dam in 2022—then stalled the restoration for almost two years—the 26,000-year celestial clock is finally back on the dam.
Read the Full StoryWe've spent years cataloging Oskar's sculptures, tracking down lost artworks, and piecing together the real story behind the mythology. There's a lot here—and we're still finding more.