The conversation

Out strolling along Surbrunnsgatan. A woman, in her eighties, is sitting on a chair outside her flat. Sees the camera. Asks if I would like to take a photo of a mural. Oh, you mean the jungle, I respond. Oh, no, that one is over there, she says, and points down the crossing street. This one is just down my street, you can't miss it. It shows the house where Artur Hazelius grew up. You know, the man that founded Skansen. The house is long gone today, moved to Skansen, actually, so if you would like to see it go there. I pat her on the shoulder and says thank you, before walking down the street for a look at the mural. A young couple smiles as they walk into the parking garage when they see me lining up for the photo, probably used to see photographers doing just that. After taking my photo I wave to the woman and she smiles and gives me a nod. The mural was made by the artist Frida Hård af Segerstad.

The Rabbitbird

A seven-meter high mural at an old industrial area at Hagalund in Solna. Called the Rabbitbird. Or KaninFågeln. Twin girls in their nightdresses. Spray-painted onto a six-story building. Part of a project called Moving Murals from 2018. A collaboration between Performing Pictures and La Piztola from Mexico. Photographed from far-away using the zoom lens.

The Pharaoh

Mural at Arenastaden in Solna. Made by Elina Metso. Part of a project called Livet mellan husen. The life between the buildings. Photographed as a six-photo panorama in strong sunlight, so I underexposed it, and I am quite happy with the result. I have shown you another mural made by her. That was part of a project called Wallstreet Nacka.

Jungle

Very cool mural at Hagagatan in Stockholm, near Odenplan. Been there for seven years. Made by Carl Adam Kjellström and Alex Culafic. It took them a week to finish the artwork. And 400 spray cans. It is a big one, 14 by 23 meters, so they also used a skylift.

On the corner

Back when I worked at a company on Södermalm in Stockholm I would often walk past this mural at the corner of Östgötagatan and Kocksgatan. Made by the artist that worked there for many years. His name was Bengt Elde. He titled himself tavelmålare. And this is a self-portrait. He also painted colorful Stockholm views. Theme Day at City Daily Photo. Street Corners.

Astrid Lindgren

Fast food joint at Hornstull on Södermalm in Stockholm. It is called Downtown Hornstull. It got a nice mural last year. It depicts Sweden's most beloved author. Astrid Lindgren. I tried my best to translate the quote. Anything of any importance that has ever occurred in the world, first came to mind in someone's imagination. Allt stort som skedde i världen skedde först i någon människas fantasi.

Os Gêmeos

I went for a walk around Mosebacke on Södermalm yesterday. A culturally important area in Stockholm. My goal was to photograph a famous mural, made by the Brazilian twins known a Os Gemeos. It took 1000 spray cans and a few Summer days for the brothers from São Paulo, to finish this masterpiece. This is a panorama from 9 photos. I tried a few different angles and this one was my favorite as you can see more of the building, and also the Mosebacke water tower in the background.

Like a Diamond

Artwork by Jesper Nyrén on the facade at the new office building Sthlm 04 at Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm. The mural measures 18 x 25 meters.The building is part of a project by Skanska that is called Sthlm New Creative Business Spaces.

Playing in the rain

This is a big mural. 26 meters high and 15 meters wide. Made by Graffitisthlm artists Klive och Klive. You can find it at the Clarion Hotel at Skanstull, Södermalm in Stockholm, it is hard to miss. I shot it as a panorama, it is 18 images stitched together. Photographed last week on a warm and sunny day when I decided to jump on the bike and peddle towards Stockholm for a change.

Kids Wall

I spent three years as a student at the Jordbromalmsskolan back in the late 1970s. The school sits next to the shopping centre where we spent a lot of time. Both will be gone soon. The school was a cultural centre for the last decade, but closed a couple of years ago. These murals can be found on a wall at the shopping centre, they were made with the help of the Jordbro World Orchestra two years ago. A new school opened nearby a few years ago, I remember snapping a few shots when that construction started a decade ago now. A new mall will be built closer to the commuter station in Jordbro, and a number of apartment buildings will be built where the shopping centre and school buildings stands today.

Haninge Coat of Arms

The Capercaillie and the Anchor can be seen on the official Haninge Coat of Arms. Symbolizing the forest,(we have a lot of that), and the sea,(we have a big archipelago). One of these symbols can also be seen on a few Viking Era runestones around Haninge. This updated and inclusive version can be seen at a playground at Eskilsparken in Handen. Most likely made by local school kids from a nearby school earlier this year.

A La La La La Long

Took a short photo walk in Handen with my buddy Jim a few days ago. Spotted this mural on a balcony at Idunvägen so I stopped for a photo. Asked around and someone told me that two brothers that looks like real Vikings lives there. My first thought when I spotted the artwork was that song with Inner Circle that is impossible to get out of your head once it's in there so here is a Youtube video.