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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Culture in Sweden
ABOVE: The surrounding water provides calm, and the majestic cliffs a dramatic flair. RIGHT: Björn and his wife Lillemor.
Artipelag: perhaps the most beautiful place in Scandinavia ”My wife and I have always loved the archipelago,” says Björn Jakobson, founder and visionary behind Artipelag. “The idea was to create a meeting place where intellectual exchanges could be made in a beautiful environment,” he explains. The result of Jakobson’s vision is something so stunningly beautiful you have to see it to believe it.
curated by world-renowned Peter Galassi, is an exhibition presenting the history of the photograph through visually stunning landscape images depicting the meeting of the two elements earth and water.
By Astrid Eriksson | Photos: Artipelag
“I knew I wanted guests to experience absolutely beautiful rooms and spaces and an excellent acoustic; a venue equally good for talks, conferences and concerts as it is for displaying art,” says Jakobson. Architect Johan Nyrén was able to create magnificent and unique architecture, closely aligned with the surrounding nature. The art halls are a work of genius and the art box can hold up to 1,000 guests and has several times hosted TV events and concerts. “We do all kinds of events and conferences,” Jakobson explains. “The venue is good for so many different kinds of occasions.” Visiting award-winning Artipelag is not something you do in a couple of hours, there is just too much to see and experience. Giving it a fair description is nearly
impossible, with the surrounding water providing calm and the majestic cliffs a dramatic flair. The forest amazes and the fields and flowers underline the unprecedented beauty. However versatile, Artipelag will always first and foremost be about art. The current exhibition, EARTH MATTERS, is a prime example of art guaranteed to touch your emotions. Curated by Trendoracle Lidewij Edelkoort, it has received overwhelmingly fine reviews, and the media has already dubbed it “this spring’s most important exhibition (DN, Annica Kvint 12/2/2015).” This summer, Artipelag’s visitors will be treated to yet another success: the photography exhibition Land Meets Water,
“We do everything with a world-class quality unlike anywhere else, from the nature, to the foods in our restaurants – everything is pure gold,” Jakobson says passionately. “The best way to market something is to make sure that you are number one, and we’ve managed to do just that. Nowhere in Sweden can you experience what we offer, and I genuinely believe that a visit to Artipelag is good for your soul.” We certainly don’t disagree. Exhibitions and dates for your diary:
EARTH MATTERS: 6 Feb – 3 May Land Meets Water: 29 May – 27 Sep For more information, please visit: www.artipelag.se
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