Kulturista - Cultural Experiences in West Sweden

C U LT U R E E X P E R I E N C E S I N W E S T S W E D E N 41 GOTHENBURG MUSEUM OF ART Collections dating from the 15th century until today with an emphasis on Nordic art from the turn of the century. Located at the top of the street known as “Avenyn” in central Gothenburg, at Götaplatsen. RÖHSSKA MUSEET Museum of Design and Craft Design is everywhere and affects us all. Design evolves in constant dialogue with the world around us. The Röhsska Museum helps to share knowledge and inspiration. More info: www.rohsska.se Address: Vasagatan 37-39 GÖTEBORGS KONSTHALL Exhibits contemporary art in the visual art, sound art, performance art, dance and film genres. Offers a broad range of programmes and has previously hosted exhibitions such as Love Explosion, with works by 27 contemporary artists from Gothenburg, as well as the Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art. Located alongside the Gothenburg Museum of Art at Götaplatsen. HASSELBLAD CENTER Exhibitions by both Swedish and international photographers. The exhibition by the winner of the annual Hasselblad Award is a highlight of the centre’s activities. The Hasselblad Center has formerly hosted exhibitions of photographic works by Nan Goldin, Ishiuchi Miyako and Lennart Nilsson. Located in the same building as the Gothenburg Museum of Art, at Götaplatsen. JÄRNHALLEN RINGÖNS KONSTHALL Located in the central industrial district of Ringön. Currently undergoing development, Järnhallen will focus on promoting interdisciplinary art going forward. Address: Järnmalmsgatan 5. Classic art and brand-new ideas. Gothenburg is home to both heavy-weight art institutions and all-new galleries for contemporary art. It’s hard to believe that Konstepidemin is located as centrally as it is. With its low- rise wooden and brick buildings, verandas and gravel paths, it feels more like a tiny village than anything else. The venue owes its name, whichmeans “art epidemic”, to the buildings’ original use as an isolation hospi- tal for treating contagious diseases from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. W H Y P AY A V I S I T T O K O N S T E P I D E M I N? “For cultural experiences in a different for- mat, away from the major art galleries and venues. We have an artist-run gallery with several exhibition spaces, an art education programme, activities for families and young people, lectures, discussions and per formances. Also, all of the many different studios in the area create a nice atmosphere An Art Lover’s Oasis in the Heart of the City An unlikely rendezvous. That’s one way to describe Konstepidemin Art Center, located at Gothenburg’s Linnéplatsen. More than 100 artists, authors, photographers, musicians and other cultural practitioners have studios here. What’s more, the centre’s Konstepidemins Dag cultural event has become a modern classic. Come and experience the creative oasis that is Konstepidemin! Discover 130 studios hosting visual artists, artisans, playwrights, musicians, dancers, authors, photographers and film-makers. Guest studios and an artist-run gallery with four different exhibition venues. Workshops, youth activities, perfor- mances and seminars. A gallery boutique, lunch restaurant and café. and visitors have the chance to take a walk in the beautiful surroundings too,” expla- ins Sanna Svedestedt, Communicator at Konstepidemin. W H AT A R E K O N S T E P I D E M I N ’ S M U S T- S E E S ? “Every year at the end of May we hold the Internationella Spelmansstämman festival, with musicians from around the world. If you’re curious as to which artists are wor- king in the area, don’t miss the joint exhi- bition Late Summer Art Show in August, or the one-day event Konstepidemins Dag. During Konstepidemins Dag, you have the chance to visit the artists in their studios, try asphalt painting, listen to live music and take in theatre and performance art. It’s a fantastic day that attracts loads of visitors!” says Svedestedt. ”Yngelkammaren” by Per Agélii. westsweden.com