NORDIC WATERCOLOUR MUSEUM

NORDIC WATERCOLOR MUSEUM

A creative meeting place for everyone

Text: Anna Berglund

The Nordic Watercolor Museum last year celebrated 20 years as an internationally recognised art scene. Situated right by the wild sea, the museum is a popular destination that brings the world to Skärhamn and broadens horizons. A creative, open space for encounters between people, art and nature.

For 20 years, the Nordic Watercolor Museum has been an inspiring place that wants to bring its visitors on a journey of discovery and experiences. An establishment that explores watercolours and offers a wide range of culture such as artistic development, events, performing arts, courses and workshops. A museum that explores conversation, freedom of speech, self-creation and emotions through the art of watercolours.

SUMMER EXHIBITION 2021

In 2021, the museum’s big event of the year will inevitably be the summer exhibition with none other than Friedensreich Hundertwasser, one of the internationally most famous artists of the post-war era. Hundertwasser was a painter, a visionary artist and ecological pioneer, whose work has never been more relevant than today. His work is bursting with colour and creativity and brings an appealing vitality and energy. Rebelling against the straight line, he broke new ground for a more human architecture in harmony with nature.

HUNDERTWASSER

The focus of the exhibition is Hundertwasser's work from the early 1950s to late 1970s. The presentation includes works on paper in watercolor and mixed media, graphic works, tapestries and architectural models. The exhibition is produced in collaboration with The Hundertwasser Not-For-Profit Private Foundation in Vienna.

EXHIBITIONS AT NORDIC WATERCOLOR MUSEUM

Friedensreich Hundertwasser 9 May - 12 September Hilding Linnqvist 26 September - 16 January 2022 For opening hours, visit akvarellmuseet.org

+46 (0) 304 60 00 80 nordiskaakvarellmuseet www.akvarellmuseet.org

GREAT FOOD AND DRINK

In the same building as the Watercolor Museum, you’ll find Vatten (Water) Restaurant & Café. Here you’ll enjoy food created from the best seasonal produce all year round, both inside and out on the pier by the sea. Next to the museum, right by the sea, you’ll find Södra Hamnen 12, a seaside restaurant open all year and offering great food and drink with a focus on sustainability and local producers.

EXPERIENCE MORE ART AT TJÖRN!

Bike, hike or run the fantastic trail towards Pilane. Starting at the Nordic Watercolor Museum, follow the signposted trail that takes you through an amazing landscape towards Pilane.