On the eve of the most anticipated television comeback of the year—Game of Thrones—this weekend, Nordic countries have a little extra wind in their sails, being one of the major sources of inspiration for the medieval fantasy TV show. Before you enter the dangerous world of George R. R. Martin, make sure to study our Must-See Guide first which, appropriately enough, focuses this week on Stockholm. From April 22 to April 24, the capital of Sweden will host Market Art Fair, the leading Nordic fair for contemporary art. Since 2006, collectors and art professionals have gathered here to discover artworks featured by major galleries from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland.
Use this guide to discover a curated selection of Swedish galleries. Whether participating in the art fair or not, they offer exciting local exhibitions you don’t want to miss during your stay. With artists ranging from Helena Blomqvist to Wilhelm Mundt, don’t waste a minute—head to Stockholm, and take in the art! Television can wait, and we bet that in the galleries and art fair, you’ll be safe from spoilers.
Anna Ling, Sediment #11 (2016). Courtesy of Elastic Gallery.
Exhibition: “Anna Ling: SEDIMENT”
When: March 10–April 23, 2016
Where: Elastic Gallery, Tulegatan 9, Stockholm, Sweden
Patrik Aarnivaara, Installation View (2016). Courtesy of Galleri Charlotte Lund.
Exhibition: “Patrik Aarnivaara: Tuners”
When: March 10–April 24, 2016
Where: Galleri Charlotte Lund, Johannes plan 5, Stockholm, Sweden
Helena Blomqvist, installation view (2016). Courtesy of Lars Bohman Gallery.
Exhibition: “Helena Blomqvist: Florentine”
When: March 17–April 23, 2016
Where: Lars Bohman, Karlavägen 9, Stockholm, Sweden
Evan Roth, installation view (2016). Courtesy of Belenius/Nordenhake.
Exhibition: “Evan Roth — Kites and Websites”
When: March 31–April 24, 2016
Where: Belenius/Nordenhake, Jakobs torg 3, Stockholm, Sweden
Linda Hofvander, installation view (2016). Courtesy of Cecilia Hillström Gallery.
Exhibition: “Richard G. Carlsson & Linda Hofvander | What We See, or What We Seem”
When: April 7–May 14, 2016
Where: Cecilia Hillström Gallery, Hälsingegatan 43, Stockholm, Sweden
Leena Nio. Courtesy of ANNAELLEGALLERY.
Exhibition: “Leena Nio: Between Lines”
When: April 2–April 29, 2016
Where: ANNAELLE GALLERY, Karlavägen 15B, Stockholm, Sweden
Sara-Vide Ericson, TEXTILE ARCHAEOLOGY (2015). Courtesy of Galleri Magnus Karlsson.
Exhibition: “Sara-Vide Ericson: Fermenting”
When: April 9–May 15, 2016
Where: Galleri Magnus Karlsson, Fredsgatan 12, Stockholm, Sweden
Jessica Faiss, Stay (2016). Courtesy of Galleri Flach.
Exhibition: “Jessica Faiss: Timeline”
When: April 7–May 4, 2016
Where: Galleri Flach, Hälsingegatan 43, Stockholm, Sweden
Sam Samore. Courtesy of Christian Larsen.
Exhibition: “Sam Samore”
When: April 7–May 7, 2016
Where: Christian Larsen, Hudiksvallsgatan 8, Stockholm, Sweden
Wilhelm Mundt, installation view (2016). Courtesy of Galleri Andersson/Sandström.
Exhibition: “Wilhelm Mundt: Boys and Girls and Black Holes”
When: April 7–May 7, 2016
Where: Galleri Andersson/Sandström, Hudiksvallsgatan 6, Stockholm, Sweden
Carin Ellberg, installation view of Mother Pearl and the others (2016). Courtesy of Andréhn-Schiptjenko.
Exhibition: “Carin Ellberg”
When: April 7–May 7, 2016
Where: Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Hudiksvallsgatan 8, Stockholm, Sweden
Paul Fägerskiöld, Untitled (2016). Courtesy of Nordenhake.
Exhibition: “Paul Fägerskiöld: Pale Blue Dot”
When: April 7–May 14, 2016
Where: Galerie Nordenhake, Hudiksvallsgatan 8, Stockholm, Sweden
Monica Höll. Courtesy of Galleri Fagerstedt.
Exhibition: “Monica Höll: You’re Talking to Me, Painting”
When: April 7–May 22, 2016
Where: Gallery Fagerstedt, Hälsingegatan 18, Stockholm, Sweden
SEO, Life in Segments (2016). Courtesy of Wetterling Gallery.
Exhibition: “SEO, The Doubling of Reality”
When: April 8–May 14, 2016
Where: Wetterling Gallery, Kungsträdgarden 3, Stockholm, Sweden
Ylva Carlgren, Dawn (2016). Courtesy of GSB/Gallery Steinsland Berliner.
Exhibition: “The Shadows’ Call — Ylva Carlgren”
When: April 23–May 19, 2016
Where: GSB/Gallery Steinsland Berliner, Bondegatan 70, Stockholm, Sweden
Daniel Heidkamp. Courtesy of Loyal.
Exhibition: “Daniel Heidkamp”
When: April 21–May 21, 2016
Where: Loyal, Kammakargatan 68, Stockholm, Sweden
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