Kulturista - Cultural Experiences in West Sweden

BORÅS MUSEUM OF MODERN ART This museum boasts a fine collection of 20th-century art, which is continually expanding thanks to far-sighted purchases. The museum often holds three parallel exhibitions. There are also a fine restaurant, library and information centre inside the Cultural Centre, where the museum is housed. The City of Borås also organises the Borås International Sculpture Biennial (even years) and the street-art festival No Limit Borås (odd years), which have made the city one of Europe’s most interesting urban galleries. SKÖVDE ART MUSEUM Skövde Cultural Centre (opened in 1964 as Sweden’s first cultural centre and designed by Hans-Erland Heineman) houses Skövde’s Art Museum, which focuses on contemporary art. The museum has received major donations of works by artists Anna Sjödahl, Elli Hemberg and Ester Henning. The Cultural Centre also houses a library, cinema and restaurant. DALSLANDS KONSTMUSEUM, UPPERUD The art and crafts gallery Dalslands Konst- museum is housed in a heritage building with a charming view out over the lake Spången. The museum building itself is West Sweden’s first- ever “eco” building in modern times. On its ground floor is a collection of works from the surrounding Dalsland Province and the museum’s three other exhibition galleries display contemporary art. KOSTERS TRÄDGÅRDAR & SCULPTURE PARK On the Kosteröarna islands, Sweden’s western-most landmass, you will find the Kosters Trädgårdar restaurant and farm shop and a sculpture park surrounded by Kosterhavets National Park, Sweden’s only marine national park. Here, art and nature combine in a harmonious union through sculptures, installations and lectures covering everything from permaculture to lobster fishing. Art Destinations 11 Interested in contemporary art? West Sweden is home to a wealth of art museums that, combined, showcase every facet of contemporary art, from the 20th century to the present day. Experience works of art inside museums or in the outdoors. West Sweden has art activities for every season and mood. 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 30 THE ART GALLERY LOKSTALLET, STRÖMSTAD West Sweden’s biggest art venue, at least in terms of size. Inside the old engine shed from 1903 (measuring 7.5 metres from floor to ceiling) is a venue for contemporary art exhibitions by established artists as well as an annual jury-assessed exhibition. LÖFWINGS ATELJÉ & KROG, BRODDETORP Just a stone’s throw from Hornborgasjön Lake stands painter Göran Löfwing’s studio, with its exhibitions, restaurant and café. “A picture of a cake doesn’t taste like much. A picture of an oil painting doesn’t have the aroma of paint. Come to Löfwing’s and experience art, good food and pleasant company, live and in person,” the website recommends.