Hurum was born in
Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway. He was the son of Hans Hurum (1869–1934) and Anna Ording (1876–1956). His brother was music critic
Hans Jørgen Hurum (1906–2001). He graduated
artium and first attended trade school. He was a student in the paint class at the
Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry 1929–1930. He followed with one year studying drawing at
Ateneum in
Helsinki. He became a student of
Halfdan Strøm 1931–32 and of
Wilhelm Rasmussen 1932–1934. He was awarded the Conrad Mohr's legacy (1938) and A.C. Houens fond (1946–47). He conducted a number of study trips including to
Copenhagen (1935; 1947–48),
Paris (1937) and
Stockholm (1947–48). He also conducted trips to
Germany,
Italy,
England and
Greece. He won first prize for the completion of several public works including
Arbeidermonumentet at
Youngstorget in Oslo (1937, prize divided by four other sculptors), decoration of
Rådhusplassen in Oslo (1939, together with E. Lie),
krigsmonumentet at
Fredrikstad (1947) and the Christian Krohg Monument (1950–1960, together with Asbjørg Borgfelt). One of his most recognized works is the two piece grouping
Mor og barn (bronze, 1939–1944) which was completed with Asbjørg Borgfelt at the
City Hall Square in Oslo. He received a State Art Salary from 1957 and was awarded the
King's Medal of Merit (
Kongens fortjenstmedalje) in gold.{{cite web ==Personal life==