Culture Theme | Wanås Scan Magazine | Special | Konst Top 10 Autumn Experiences in Sweden
Henrik Plenge Jakobsen, If the people have no bread – let them eat cake, 2017. Photo: Mattias Givell
Contemporary art, nature and history meet in Wanås On the beautiful Wanås estate, site-specific contemporary sculptures and installations are displayed among old beech and oak trees. The leading international sculpture park is a centre for art and knowledge, aiming to be accessible to everyone.
also offers accompanying programmes including tours, workshops and artist talks for a broad audience.
By Malin Norman
“The first time I came to Wanås in 2000, I had a bit of a ‘wow’ moment,” admits Mattias Givell, co-director of Wanås Konst. “Instead of a standard gallery with all-white rooms, art is displayed in relation to the surrounding greenery, in an open-air environment with sun, rain and wind, and in a historical context. It’s a completely different setting, which opens up for a lot of opportunities and interpretations.”
Wanås Konst is one of the foremost destinations in the region of Skåne. The international sculpture park is a centre for art and knowledge, where the medieval castle, surrounding park, and forest of old beech and oak trees provide a stunning backdrop. In this magical setting, visitors can experience around 75 site-specific artworks by artists such as Yoko Ono, Rana Begum and Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg. In addition to the permanent collection, comprehensive temporary exhibitions 36 |
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and site-specific projects are displayed both outdoors and indoors in farm buildings from the 18th century. Wanås Konst
Wanås Konst’s visions for the future
Gosette Lubondo, Imaginary Trip 1.
The art activities at Wanås were initiated in 1987 by founder Marika Wachtmeister. Since 1995, Wanås Konst has been run
