Per Fronth (born 1963) is a well-known Norwegian contemporary artist and former photojournalist. He is recognized for his large mixed-media artworks that combine photography and painting. His work often focuses on powerful themes such as conflict, identity, and the human condition.

Fronth starts with real photographs—often taken in challenging environments like war zones or remote rainforests—and transforms them into paintings. By blending documentary images with artistic expression, he creates unique and emotionally charged pieces that go beyond traditional photography or painting.

Some of his most notable exhibitions include Xingu Chronicles (New York, 1998), which looked at the lives of Indigenous people in the Brazilian rainforest, and Bloodlines (London, 2001), about the controversial English foxhunt, featuring figures like Prince Charles. His major series Theatre of War focused on the war in Afghanistan, including Norwegian soldiers and the complex role of Western countries in fragile democracies.

In 2009, Fronth was chosen as the Nobel Peace Prize artist, designing the Nobel diploma for U.S. President Barack Obama.

His art is known for sparking thought and conversation. Using photography as a starting point, he creates works that are both beautiful and challenging, offering a fresh and powerful voice in contemporary art.