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Halmstad Arena
Here you can see works by Erik Krikortz, Sven Jonson, Walter Bengtsson, and fifteen women artists
from Halmstad who created artworks about the 2013 UEFA
Women ’s Championship in soccer. During 2014 sculptures by
Christian-Pontus Andersson were placed inside the arena.
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Inside The City Library is Halmstads Konsthall
(Halmstad’s Art Space) featuring exhibitions
of contemporary art. Admission is always free!
The functionalist theater building was
designed by architect Gösta Hedström, and
was inaugurated in 1954 after a construction period of
nine years. Inside the entrance you can still see a wall
fresco by all six artists in The Halmstad Group that was
created while the building was under construction. Also
on display is a large textile by Barbro Nilsson, based on
a painting by Sven X:et Erixson. Zipper park
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MJELLBY KONSTMUSEUM
(MJELLBY ART MUSEUM)
Drive toward Tylösand. Follow the signs
toward Steninge. Signs mark the way to
Mjellby Konstmuseum from Kustvägen,
about 8 min from the city center.
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Halmstad Theater
Mjellby Konstmuseum
View Swedish and international art at Mjellby
Konstmuseum (Mjellby Art Museum)! Each year
the museum presents several exhibitions of contemporary
and modern art, often with references to surrealism. Mjellby
Konstmuseum is also The Halmstad Group’s museum and
here you can always see a large display of their work. The
museum even has a café and gift shop.
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Hallands Konstmuseum
Hallands Konstmuseum (Halland’s Art
Museum), located on a beautiful spot just
next to Norre Katts Park, offers exhibitions, walking
tours of the city, as well as activities. There is also a
café and gift shop. In addition to the main building,
Halland’s Art Museum also administrates the openair museum Hallandsgården (Halland’s Farm). Surrounded by nature, this open-air museum has plenty
of activities for the entire family.
Photo: Mattias Johansson
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Halmstads kommun
Rådhuset, 301 05 Halmstad
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Laxen går upp (The Leaping Salmon) 16
PICASSOPARKEN
Förankrad farkost (Anchored Boat) 17
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Nedgrävning (Burial) Kungamötet (The Kings’ Meeting)
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5 Fyrvaktare (The Lighthouse Keeper)
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At the City Library (Stadsbiblioteket) in
central Halmstad there are several permanent works of art. Olav Christopher Jenssen’s glass
sculpture Another Thinking Bell was installed
when the library opened in 2006. This artwork in
glass appears to float, just like the library building.
You can also view a video by Mikael Ericsson, and
see a colorful mural by graffiti artist Frederik ”Clean”
Hesseldahl in addition to a bust of Klara Johanson
executed by sculptor Sigrid Fridman.
HALMSTAD ARENA
Follow the signs toward Halmstad
Arena. You will see the arena on the
left after 3 min.
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Peter Mandl (1947–)
Material: Glass
Nils Egerbrandt (1926–2005)
Material: Bronze
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Klaras fåtölj (Klara´s Armchair), 2013
Kamil A Lukaszewicz (1947–)
Material: Concrete
This artwork was created in memory
of the author and women’s advocate
Klara Johanson (1875–1948) by artist
Kamil A Lukaszewicz, who was educated in Gdansk before relocating to
Halmstad. Instead of a traditional bust,
she decided to create a sculpture of
an armchair in order to honor Klara
Johanson’s intellectual achievements.
Around the turn of the 20th century,
intellectuals were often depicted in
armchairs, which symbolized thoughts,
reflections, and reading. The concrete
armchair is heated, which gives the
impression that Klara has just left her
seat. The lamppost next to the chair
has been converted into a reading
lamp that gives off a warm red light.
The artwork is placed outside the
house where Klara Johanson was born
on Storgatan 41.
Erik Höglund (1932–1998)
Material: Glass and concrete
Hertig Knut, 1985
(Duke Knut)
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Walter Bengtsson (1927–1998)
Material: Copper
Non Violence, 2014
Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd (1934–)
Material: Bronze
In conjunction with the rebuilding
of Brogatan (Bridge Street) in central
Halmstad, a new public artwork was
given to the city by a private donor.
The sculpture, in the form of a knotted gun, was created by Carl Fredrik
Reuterswärd. Originally the artist created Non Violence as a comment
on the murder of John Lennon, but over time it has become an internationally recognized symbol of peace that can be seen in various locations, both in Sweden and around the world. The best known of which
is located outside the United Nations building in New York.
Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd is a multifaceted artist who disarmed the
power of violence with humor by simply tying a revolver in a knot.
The water sculpture 0 + 0 = 8 was originally
placed in the river Nissan, just below the City
Library. However, after a few harsh winters, it
became evident that its construction was not
sturdy enough to withstand the river’s current
and breaking ice. Therefore, in 2013, the
sculpture was relocated to Halmstad Castle’s
pond. The pond provides a fitting setting for
the work; the large 0 reflected in the water
forms an 8, the symbol for eternity. Because
the sculpture is lit, it is visible around the
clock, lighting up a section of town that
was previously dark and anonymous. It was
donated to Halmstad’s local government in
2007 when the city celebrated its founding
700 years ago. 0 + 0 = 8 won over two other
proposals in a vote by Halmstad’s residents.
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Cyklisterna (The Cyclists), 1998
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Annika Simonsson (1969–)
Material: Plastic
This sculptural group
depicting four bright
yellow cyclists is clearly
visible from one of
Halmstad’s main roads:
Viktoriagatan (Victoria
Street). Both cyclists
and motorists can
relate to the work, as
they drive across town
in rush hour traffic. The
sculptures also bring to mind the bicycle factory that once operated in
Halmstad. The title of the work was originally Woodpecker, because a
figurine of this bird was on the back of one of the bicycles. The woodpecker eventually disappeared and since then it has it simply been called
The Cyclists. Previously, the sculptures were placed at Mjellby Art Museum while this area was being rebuilt. They were recently reinstalled after
reparation in 2014.
Annika Simonsson was born in Halmstad, and currently resides in
Norway.
Nedgrävning (Burial), 1994
Harald Persson (1970–)
Material: Concrete
Material: Brick
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Carl Magnus (1943–)
Material: Red granite
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Laxen går upp (The Leaping Salmon), 1958
Walter Bengtsson (1927–1998)
Material: Copper
The Leaping Salmon was fiercely debated after it was erected in Halmstad. People felt that Bengtsson took too many liberties when sculpting
Halland’s official animal. A more realistic version of the work was requested, but the artist was not interested in depicting reality.
Halmstad-artist Walter Bengtsson was a sculptor, painter, and graphic
designer. In his youth he worked at Nyhem’s mechanical workshop,
which is where he became interested in metal as an artistic material. He
is the artist behind several public works in Halmstad as well as in a number of Swedish cities.
See also Duke Knut by the same artist.
Kvinnohuvud (Head of a Woman), 1971
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Material: Sand blasted concrete Pablo Picasso is one of the most influential
artists of the 1900s. Halmstad has one of
sixteen unique sculptures that the artist
donated to cities around the world. This
work was created and installed in 1972 by
Norwegian concrete sculptor Carl Nesjar,
who worked on behalf of Picasso.
Head of a Woman
is 15 meters tall and sculpted in sandblasted concrete. Its form was created during
a period when Picasso experimented with
torn paper in order to create silhouettes.
The sculpture is a portrait of Picasso’s last
wife Jacqueline Roche.
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Zipper park, 2015
Robert Hais (1978-...)
Material: Concrete, synthetic grass
Zipper Park is comprised of seven installations linking a number of green
spaces in central Halmstad. These create a circle between Norre Katts
Park, Linné Park, Picasso Park and Gunilla Park.
The art work takes the form of a zipper that unfastens the pavements
through central Halmstad, allowing the grass to force its way up. Hais’
intention is that this greenery will help to provide an enhanced feeling
of well-being and proximity to nature for those of us who move around
the city. It is important to be reminded of verdancy and the natural
world in our ordered society. (Picture on the front page.)
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Home Sweet Home, 2009
Noah Ljungberg (1944–)
Material: Neon sign
When the plans for Halmstad’s new city library were drawn, it was
decided that the old library building would be converted into a cultural
center for young people. As a result, the artwork Home Sweet Home
was purchased and placed on the cultural center’s facade. Its neon yellow glow suggests that the center is an inviting and comfortable place.
Ljungberg has explored the concept of ”home” in many different forms
and expressions.
Noah Ljungberg has also created the neon-artwork Forgive located
on the coastal road near Mjellby Art Museum.
Ulla och Gustav Kraitz (Ulla 1936–, Gustav 1926–)
Material: Diabase and stoneware
In 1994 a white concrete cube measuring (1x1x1 meters) was buried
near Picasso’s sculpture Head of a Woman. After it was buried, the
lawn was restored, and today there are no visible traces of the artwork.
But the cube still exists – somewhere. Harald Persson’s artworks rarely
have titles or are for sale – he works with conceptual art. This means
that the idea behind the artwork is more important than its form. Persson’s creative process was documented in a book also entitled Burial,
which could be considered an extension of the artwork. Harald Persson
grew up in Halmstad and works as a priest and artist
Råmärke, 1993
(Landmark)
In the early 1990s, Halmstad’s local
government commissioned a work
by Halmstad-born artist Carl Magnus.
The artist was allowed to decide for
himself where the work would be
placed; therefore, he chose to place it
in front of Halmstad Castle, where it is
clearly visible to passersby on the street as well as from the castle’s bridge.
The work consists of nine joined
stone discs of red granite. Here Carl
Magnus has chosen to differentiate
the two sides. One is smooth and mirror-like while the other is rough and
uneven, making the sculpture appear
to change depending upon where you
stand. The sculpture is about 1 meter
high and weighs five tons.
Förankrad farkost (Anchored Boat), 1991
The black diabase boat and
stoneware blue buoy are firmly anchored onto a base of
granite. Ulla and Gustav Kraitz
began to experiment with stoneware in the late 60s. They
were inspired by techniques
used to make ceramics during
the Sung Dynasty in China.
Because the exact techniques
were lost, the artists had to
experiment.
Gustav Kraitz creates objects in simple geometrical shapes; he limits his colors and makes use of
heavy glazing. Glazing is also an important part of Ulla Kraitz’s expression. Together the couple has collaborated on several public artworks.
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Axel Wallenberg (1898–1996)
Material: Bronze
During the 1930s artist Axel Wallenberg spent numerous summers in
Halmstad, and he donated this sculpture to Halmstad’s local government
because the town meant a lot to him. The
work is a stylized lyre, made of bronze. A lyre
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by the Sumerians as early as 3000 BC. Wallenberg was
a student, close friend, and collaborator to Carl Milles, who created the
sculpture Europe and the Bull located in the Stora torg (Town Square)
Edvin Öhrström (1906–1994)
Material: Granite
If you look carefully at Rådhuset (The Town Hall’s) facade, you will discover thirty brick reliefs depicting life in Halmstad. They show old Halland
customs such as brick making and salmon fishing, as well as more modern depictions of street life featuring sports and cars. In fact, the cars
were of the latest model at the time of the Town Hall’s inauguration.
It was Halmstad-born sculptor Bernard Andersson that was commissioned to create the brick reliefs by the Town Hall’s architects Yngve
Ahlbom and Nils Sterner. The artworks were an important part of the
building, both during the planning process and when the building was
eventually inaugurated in 1938. Inside the Town Hall you can see permanent works by The Halmstad Group among others.
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(The Kings’ Meeting)
Tegelreliefer på Rådhusets fasad, 1937
(Brick Reliefs on the Town Hall’s Facade),
Bernard Andersson (1898–1983)
To properly view this statue depicting Duke Knut we are required to
shift our gaze from the street and
look instead above the shop entrance on Köpmansgatan. The statue is
made of copper that the artist plated with nickel and then patinated
and enameled in order to produce
various colors.
Hertig Knut Porse was Duke of
Halland during the 1300s and is
thought to have given Halmstad
its name. The duke’s cloak displays
the colors of both Denmark and
Sweden. This is because Halland belonged to both kingdoms at various
times during the Middle Ages. On the pillar under the artwork you can
read a story about the duke and Halmstad.
See also The Leaping Salmon by the same artist. Fredrik Wretman (1953–)
Material: Fiberglass
Kungamötet, 1952
The Kings’ Meeting depicts a
royal meeting between Danish
King Christian IV and Swedish
King Gustav II Adolf that took
place in Halmstad in 1619. They
met in conjunction with the last
ransom payment for Älvsborg’s
fortress. In celebration of the payment, a banquet was planned in the true spirit of the1600s. Both kings
were renowned partygoers and it is said that they had to be carried to
bed after the banquet. Around the stone you can see the revelry of the
people and life in Halmstad.
Edvin Öhrström grew up in Halmstad and has created a number of
public artworks; the most renown is his glass obelisk located in Stockholm in Sergel’s Square
Glasfönster (Glass Windows), 1959 (2010/2013)
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Erik Höglund was a
multifaceted artist who
revolutionized Swedish art
glass. His decorative glass
windows were originally
placed in a restaurant in
Halmstad but have now
taken on a new form as
four blocks, each featuring
two glass windows. By
day the artworks appear
rather anonymous, but at
dusk, when the windows
are lit, the shapes, colors,
and figures become more
visible.
In 2010 two blocks were
placed on Köpmansgatan,
and in 2013 another two
were placed on Klammerdammsgatan.
91:an Karlsson, 1993
This sculpture depicts a popular Swedish
comic strip character, created by Rudolf
Petersson during his enlistment in Halland
Regiment I16 in Halmstad from 1916–
1918. The number 91 was derived from
I16 by simply turning 16 upside down.
The sculpture was designed by Nils Egerbrandt, who took over the comic strip in
1960. There was a long discussion about
whether or not the comic strip character
should be placed on Storgatan (Main Street). There were strong arguments both for
and against the artwork, but in the end the character prevailed. Soldier
91 has stood at attention on Storgatan since 1993.
Thomas Frisk, (1941–)
Material: Stoneware
0+0=8, 2007
Lyrträdet, 1994
(The Lyre Tree)
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Pi, 2013
Carolina Falkholt (1977–)
Material: Exterior paint
The artwork Pi emerged on a
facade opposite the City Library
over the course of a few days
in autumn 2013. Carolina Falkholt was invited to create this
public artwork while she was
in Halmstad participating in a
group exhibition at Halmstads
Konsthall (Halmstad’s Art Space)
and contributing to a collective artwork at the newly built
secondary school. The hand’s gesture can be read as a blessing,
a speaking gesture, or when
you raise your hand to answer a
question. In fact, the artist has
taken the gesture from swedish
sign language, where Pi is used
to emphasize a phrase, as in
”I really like graffiti.”
Carolina Falkholt is one of
Sweden ’s most established graffiti artists. She has had several
solo exhibitions and is represented in museum collections.
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Himmelsbåt
(Heaven’s Boat),
1999/2000
Torgny Larsson (1957–)
Material: Steel and neon
Heaven’s Boat was created
by artist Torgny Larsson and
inaugurated at the turn of the
millennium. The sculpture is
shaped after a rowboat; its hull
rises vertically into the heavens.
When dusk falls, the work is lit
by a blue neon light that contrasts sharply against the night
sky. Torgny Larsson is trained as
a sculptor, and often works with
neon and light in his sculptures.
Photo: Patrik Ljungman/HFAB
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This sculpture is named after the Roman god of the sea. It is five-meters
high and composed of a thousand
sheets of glass, which have been glued
together and reinforced with polyester
in order to withstand the elements.
The glass is from Pilkington, a now
defunct glass factory in Halmstad. You
can see how the sculpture’s color shifts
into various shades of green, depending upon how the light falls and how
you stand in relation to it. Occasionally
you can hear the locals refer to this
sculpture as the ”clothespin” or ”wash
clip” because of its special shape.
See also The Lighthouse Keeper
by the same artist.
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Drottning Kristina (Queen Kristina), 2000
Photo: Patrik Leonardsson
Neptunus
(Neptune), 1990
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Lena Cronqvist (1938–)
Material: Bronze
Carl Milles (1875–1955)
Material: Bronze and granite
Photo: Patrik Leonardsson
Photo: Patrik Leonardsson
Flicka i balja (Girl in a Tub), 2007
Europa och tjuren (Europa and the Bull), 1926
In the beginning of the 1900s there
was a call for proposals to decorate
Halmstad’s town square, which
was considered to be far too broad
and unwelcoming. Two decades
and two competitions later not
one suitable proposal was made. It
wasn’t until 1920 that Carl Milles,
one of the greatest sculptors at the
time, was entrusted with the task.
The result was the sculptural group
Europa and the Bull. The artwork
depicts a mythological tale about
the god Zeus who turned himself
into a bull in order to abduct the
beautiful princess Europa.
Carl Milles’ neoclassical sculptures can be seen in many Swedish
cities, and this particular sculpture can also be seen at the Cranbrook
Academy of Art in Michigan, where Milles taught for many years.
Halmstad based artist Thomas Frisk was
commissioned to create an artwork for
the Queen Kristina Passage by property
owners in the area. In order to achieve an
accurate likeness of the queen, the artist
studied historical portraits. The glazed
stoneware bust fits well with the pedestal
it sits upon because the artist created it as
part of the commission.
Queen Kristina (1626–1689) visited
Halmstad on her way to Rome, where she
eventually moved after she renounced her
throne and converted to Catholicism.
The bronze sculpture Girl in a Tub by Lena Cronqvist was purchased
in 2009. Cronqvist is known for her expressive paintings with psychological undertones, but she also creates sculptures. She often works
with motifs inspired by her childhood, and occasionally these images
are frightening. However, Girl in a Tub is a gentle portrait of the artist
as a young girl. The placement of the sculpture has been made with
care; she sits surrounded by trees, near Norre Katts Park’s popular playground. The girl in the tub looks out over the park, over the duck pond
and along the river Nissan.
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Peter Mandl (1947–)
Material: Bronze
The bronze sculpture The Lighthouse
Keeper by Peter Mandl has an abstract,
cubist form; however, the title indicates
that the artist was inspired by Halmstad’s
proximity to the sea.
Peter Mandl is a sculptor, glass artist,
and designer from Prague. Today he resides just outside Halmstad. Mandl is also
the artist behind the fountain sculpture of
Neptune in Norre torg (North Square).
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Fyrvaktare, 1998
(The Lighthouse Keeper)
Photo: Patrik Leonardsson
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