Ager Medicinare

From a walk at the Unversity Hospital and Nya Karolinska a few days ago. Mosaics made by Kristoffer Zetterstrand. I had some contact with him fifteen years ago. I took a few photos of a bookmobile that he designed. Later he asked if he could use some of the photos, which of course he could. This work is newer, if you look closely you can see the snake figure associated with Asclepios.

Inflyttarna

A new square opened just over a week ago. I missed the big opening ceremony, but beat them to it, as I was there just hours after it was opened. Located at Hagastaden, the new square, called Hagaplan, sits between the new Karolinska hospital, a glass facade hotel, the Carolina Tower, and that big circular building, The Scientist that I have shown you a few photos of. The best view is probably from high up, as there is a pattern on the square that is supposed to look like a fingerprint. It will become a big public transport hub with bus stops and a future metro station. There are thirty very different looking benches on the square. All part of an artwork by Johanna Karlin called Inflyttarna. The movers. A lot of people have already moved into Hagastaden, but this new part of Stockholm/Solna will not be finished before 2030. Johanna has moved 30 ready-made benches from all over Sweden to the square and placed them in a few different groups. I noticed a few patients from the hospital using the benches as well as people working in the area enjoying an outdoor lunch in the Autumn sunshine. I didn't photograph all the benches, so chances are that I will return once or twice with my cameras. Thirty trees will also be planted here which sounds like a great idea.

Konditori

This is a painting made by the artist Mats Sandeberg. He runs a gallery at Grödinge, next to the biker cafe Rosenhill. This artwork can be admired outside the gallery on a wall. The original is a triptych and a bit wider. The gallery was closed during my visit, but the artist and gallery owner lives nearby, and if you want to you can call him in.

The Moving Box

New artwork at Poseidons gränd in Handen. By Johan Thurfjell. A moving box made of Bronze. You can't open it. It is filled with dreams of the future. Written down by the artist and the people that live here in the new apartment buildings. The words are part of a poem that you can read on the granite walkway. The poem takes us from the Stone Age to our own time. The official unveiling of the installation will take place on October 18.

To the Bookmobile!

This is the new book bus and mobile library in Haninge. The book bus is an artwork in itself, designed by the artist Kristoffer Zetterstrand whom I met today. He told me a little about his work. He started on this project back in February. He sometimes works in 3 D, and then often uses the Maya software for his art. After our short talk I asked him to pose for a few portraits. This summer he has had an art exhibition in the Cultural Centre here in Handen, a building that also houses the library. The artwork on the bus covers everything from classical books written in different languages, to modern day computer games. The big unveiling takes place today at Poseidon's Square in Handen. The bus will visit all the pre schools in Haninge and hopefully the kids will discover the joy of reading. It will also visit nursing homes and other facilities for the elderly and for the disabled. And I'm sure I could borrow a book there using my library card.

Ivar Lo's Life

Relief in granite made by the artist Sam Westerholm. It depicts the life and work of famous writer Ivar LO Johansson who lived at Djurgårdsgrind in Tungelsta. He wrote many novels. In one of them he mentions my grandfather, Harald Fredrik Jansson, a childhood friend. This artwork can be seen close to the Commuter Station in Tungelsta. Bigger photo.