A place to be together!
This outdoor space is an extension of the exhibition Together, which is focused on children. The exhibition explores the wonderful and difficult aspects of being together. The Museum Square features a communal swing, a slide, a sensation bench, a fairy tale tree, artworks, and greenery.
Welcome!
This colorful space is full of art made by three different artists. Learn more about the artists here.
Valeria Montti Colque
Valeria Montti Colque has studied at the Stockholm Academy of Fine Arts. Her installations are made with a mix of techniques and stories, often composed as collages. She imagines her visual world as a monumental and growing shape. Her art is often large and detailed with parallel narratives. Valeria often works with symbols and metaphors. She draws inspiration from different cultures and religions, from nature, contemporary life, and people's migration and encounters. Valeria was born in Sweden to Chilean parents. Her maternal grandfather, whom she never met, belonged to the Aymara indigenous people. A large part of Bolivia's population are Aymara. The search for identity has always been important for Valeria. She describes it as a feeling of having lost her culture, a part of herself. But over time, she has come to realize that she can create her own culture — a mix of old and new.
Jonathan Josefsson (Ollio)
Jonathan Josefsson has extensive experience in public artwork. He has a master's degree in textile art from the Academy of Art and Design (HDK). He started as a graffiti artist in his youth and his style has evolved through experimentation with new techniques and materials. Today, Jonathan works primarily with textiles and painting. His paintings are strongly influenced by graffiti. He often paints large outdoor walls in public spaces. Vibrant colors and abstract patterns are common features. His inspiration comes from old textiles, labyrinths, and patterned objects, among other things.
Ea ten Kate
Ea ten Kate, has an MFA in textile art from HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design. A common thread in her work is the fascination with what she calls our innate visual vocabulary. That is, the way we have used similar ways through time and space, to decorate objects to indicate that they are valuable, important, or sacred. With the use of bright colors and soft shapes, Ea ten Kate invites you into a dream-like vision. Her imagery can be reminiscent of familiar forms, but she also leaves room for the observers to create their own story. It is important for Ea that her work is accessible and brings a sense of joy and wonder to places where it is needed.
