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SUMMARY:When We See Us
DESCRIPTION:When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting has been highlighted and acclaimed internationally as one of the most significant exhibitions in contemporary art. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features over 148 works from institutional and private lenders located across 16 countries\, bringing together artworks from the past 100 years\, created by Black artists worldwide. The exhibition places these works in dialogue with Black thinkers\, writers\, and poets active today. When We See Us is the largest exhibition of Black figuration that is underpinned by joy. \n\n\n\nWhen We See Us is conceived and organized by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA)\, where it deeply resonated with its audience and subsequently travelled to Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel and Bozar in Brussels. With a primary focus on painting\, the exhibition celebrates how artists from Africa and its diaspora (people of African descent living outside the continent) have envisioned\, positioned\, memorialized and asserted experiences from Africa and of African descent. The exhibition is co-curated by the late Koyo Kouoh\, appointed Curator of the 61st International Art Exhibition of the 2026 Venice Biennale\, and Tandazani Dhlakama\, former Zeitz MOCAA Curator and current Curator of Global Africa at Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). \n\n\n\n\n“The exhibition refuses to place Eurocentric narratives of oppression at the centre.” \n\n\n\n\n”When We See Us invites reflection on how Black artists over the past century have used figuration to depict various aspects of everyday life\, including intimacy\, belonging\, joy and resilience. The exhibition refuses to place Eurocentric narratives of oppression at the centre. It highlights Koyo Kouoh’s curatorial vision of placing African and diasporic practices at the centre of global art history”\, says Dhlakama. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition is organized around six themes: The Everyday\, Joy and Revelry\, Repose\, Sensuality\, Spirituality\, and Triumph and Emancipation. Based on these themes\, the exhibition offers a rich and nuanced picture of Black life and thought\, emphasising the resilience\, essence and political charge of Black Joy. The exhibition is grounded in a curatorial premise that shifts away from centering violence and trauma – subjects that have traditionally been associated with art from Africa and its diaspora. \n\n\n\n“When We See Us presents an alternative modernity\, highlighting artistic practices that have been historically excluded in Western Art History. The exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience art that has never been shown in Sweden\,” says Joanna Sandell Wright\, collaborating curator of the exhibition\, director and artistic leader of Liljevalchs. \n\n\n\nThe title of the exhibition is inspired by Ava DuVernay’s 2019 miniseries When They See Us\, it depicts various forms of violence against Black people as still witnessed globally today. Replacing “they” with “we” in the title indicates the crucial perspectival shift: The works on show bring into focus the artists’ lived realities. When We See Us highlights the relationships between artists and artworks across geographical\, generational\, and conceptual boundaries\, showcasing what Koyo Kouoh describes as a “parallel aesthetic.” It is a concept that Kouoh has used to describe how artists across the world develop similar artistic expressions sharing the same context. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition features works by artists never before shown in Sweden\, including Zandile Tshabalala\, Jacob Lawrence\, Chéri Samba\, Danielle McKinney\, Ben Enwonwu\, Kingsley Sambo\, Sungi Mlengeya\, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye\, Cyprien Tokoudagba\, Amy Sherald\, and Joy Labinjo\, among others. The exhibition is accompanied by a sonic translation created by South African composer and sound artist Neo Muyanga. \n\n\n\nIn connection with the exhibition in Stockholm\, Liljevalchs has invited Southnord to curate a series of events over the course of the show. Southnord is a groundbreaking platform dedicated to uplifting Black and Afrodiasporic artists in the Nordic region. They have brought together a group of inspiring Afro-Swedes to activate the exhibition through guided tours\, themed walkthroughs\, sonic performances\, readings for children\, portrait workshops for youth and more. \n\n\n\nA hardcover poetic catalog\, published in conjunction with the exhibition by Thames & Hudson in collaboration with Zeitz MOCAA and edited by Koyo Kouoh\, will be available for sale in Liljevalchs’ shop. The catalog is comprehensive and richly illustrated with all the works selected for the exhibition and includes a contextual essay by the exhibition’s co-curator Tandazani Dhlakama as well as four specially commissioned texts by acclaimed women writers: Ken Bugul (Senegal)\, Maaza Mengiste (Ethiopia)\, Robin Coste Lewis (USA) and Bill Kouelany (Congo-Brazzaville). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFoto: Jean-Baptiste Béranger \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÖppet idag 11–17\n\n\n\n Visitor info \n\n\n\n  Book a guided tour \n\n\n\n Liljevalchs+\, Falkenbergsgatan 3
URL:https://liljevalchs.se/kalender/when-we-see-us/
LOCATION:Liljevalchs+\, Falkenbergsgatan 3\, Stockholm\, 11521\, Sverige
CATEGORIES:Barn och unga,Guided tours,Konstsamling,Skola
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SUMMARY:Vårsalongen 2026
DESCRIPTION:Vrsalongen2024_Utantext                \n                            \n        \n        \n\n\n\n\n\nVårsalongen (the Spring Salon) at Liljevalchs has marked the beginning of the Stockholm Art Spring for over a century. \n\n\n\nTo Vårsalongen 2026\, 255 artists have been admitted\, which is the highest number since the 1950’s. This year also marked the first time all of Sápmi could apply\, and several artists based in the area were admitted. The Jury received a total of 3394 applications\, of which 348 works will be showcased in the exhibition. Among the admitted artists\, there is a wide spread in terms of age and geographics\, from 19-81 years\, from Skåne to Northern Norway. Vårsalongen opens at Liljevalchs on February 13th 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n Opens february 13 \n\n\n\n Visitor info \n\n\n\n Liljevalchs \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJury 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarola Grahn\n\n\n\nCarola Grahn is a South Sami artist from Jokkmokk with an MFA from The Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm. In her work\, she critically examines human alienation from nature and the destructive legacy of colonialism that continues to cause suffering both for humans and nature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“I think a really good Vårsalong should have a bit of everything! Strong emotions\, melancholy and humour – in techniques both possible and impossible.” \nCarola Grahn\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Adamah\n\n\n\nPaul Adamah is a multidisciplinary artist working with music (under the name Boko Yout)\, performance\, design and visual arts. With roots in Örebro and a background from Togolese and Mozambican cultures\, he works in the intersection between the personal and the political – often exploring themes such as identity\, representation and expressions of queer and Black experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“I’m drawn to art that raises questions about the collective\, the subconscious and the uncomfortable. Art that both takes up space and makes room.” \nPaul Adamah\n\n\n\n\n\nAbir Boukhari\n\n\n\nAbir Boukhari is a Syrian curator who lives and works in Sweden since 2015. With her rich and internationally grounded experience\, she has distinguished herself as a sharp voice within the world of contemporary art. In 2005 she co-founded AllArtNow in Damascus\, the first independent contemporary art center in Syria\, and a center for the Arabic art scene. Since 2019\, Abir Boukhari runs AllArtNow in Stockholm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“I hope to contribute with an artistic sensibility that embraces risk\, nurtures experimentation\, and allows new artistic experiences to emerge and reflect the rich diversity and experiences within Sweden.” \nAbir Boukhari\n\n\n\n\n\nJoanna Sandell Wright\n\n\n\nI look forward to seeing the works in the upcoming Vårsalong with a jury that I think will contribute with a wide gaze\, courage and new perspectives on the contemporary art scene\, says Joanna Sandell Wright\, Director of Liljevalchs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The reason we’re seeing such a great number of admitted artists this year is due to the very high quality among the applications. It’s the first time in 70 years that we make space for this many. This also manifests Liljevalchs as a home for artists\, and is proof of a recurringly rich and wide participation.” \nJoanna Sandell Wright\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPhoto: Mattias Lindbäck \n\n\n\n\nDo you want to participate in 2027?\n\n\n\nWe’ve gathered all you need to know about applying to Vårsalongen 2027 here!
URL:https://liljevalchs.se/kalender/varsalongen-2026/
LOCATION:Liljevalchs Bergstenshuset\, Djurgårdsvägen 60\, Stockholm\, 11521\, Sverige
CATEGORIES:Vårsalong
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SUMMARY:Kulturnatt Stockholm
DESCRIPTION:Saturday the 18th of April 2026 the cultural venues of Stockholm open their doors to the public for a magical evening – with free admission for everyone. \n\n\n\nLiljevalchs invites you to a full evening of art\, featuring two exhibitions to explore: Vårsalongen and When we see us\, with both buildings open\, brimming with contemporary art. You can also join an interactive performance or borrow art keys for a self-guided exploration. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday April 18\, 6-12 pm \n\n\n\n Free admission \n\n\n\n Both buildings open \n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme activities\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n18:00 – 00:00 — Borrow art keys and set off on a journey of discovery \n\n\n\nSee if you can find the artworks the keys lead to. Fun for the whole family! \n\n\n\n18:30 – 19:30 — Interactive performance: THE ARTIFACT IS PRESENT \n\n\n\nTake part in an interactive performance by artist Karolina Willebrand Vinnberg. \n\n\n\n20:30 – 21:30 — Interactive performance: THE ARTIFACT IS PRESENT \n\n\n\nTake part in an interactive performance by artist Karolina Willebrand Vinnberg.
URL:https://liljevalchs.se/kalender/kulturnatt-stockholm/
LOCATION:Liljevalchs+\, Falkenbergsgatan 3\, Stockholm\, 11521\, Sverige
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SUMMARY:Freddy Houndekindo: Becoming Tree
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with STHLM DANS\, Freddy Houndekindo invites you to a performative guidewalk to imagine new stories of Black life\, labor\, and becoming. \n\n\n\nThe performance Becoming Tree unfolds monthly throughout the duration of When We See Us: A Century of Black Figuration in Painting\, at Liljevalchs. Rooted in dance and movement\, the work turns the performer’s body into a vessel of rhythm\, voice\, and breath — where labor and recovery coexist in cycles of repetition and renewal. Blending French\, English\, Fongbe\, and sound\, the performance celebrates the richness of diasporic expression and frames Black creative production as a holistic practice within a pan-African and global dialogue. Like the sacred tree\, it invites visitors to gather\, listen and imagine new stories of Black life\, labor\, and becoming.Created and performed by Freddy HoundekindoAmbassador for Southnord in collaboration with LiljevalchsPhotos by Carlos ZayaSupported by RiksteaternIn collaboration with Southnord \n\n\n\nFreddy Houndekindo is an interdisciplinary artist situated at the intersection of dance\, performance text and installation. His work reflects on subjects such as identity\, blackness and masculinity. Through the study and practice of various combat sport Freddy engages in a deep enquiry of male culture\, violence and intimacy. Houndekindo is currently completing a Master’s in Fine Art at Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm where he is further developing his solo project “Men(d)ing: A speculative archive on contemporary masculinity”. He previously danced with Cullberg (2018-2024).Southnord creates space for Black and Afro-Nordic artists to tell their own stories. Through networks\, exchange\, and collaborations\, the initiative works to strengthen artistic voices within the African diaspora in the Nordics and to foster an inclusive environment for diverse perspectives and experiences. Who We Are — SouthnordWhen We See Us is the largest exhibition ever to take Black self-representation as its point of departure. The exhibition brings together works created by Black artists over the past 100 years. The artworks are on loan from 16 different countries and are placed in dialogue with contemporary Black thinkers\, writers\, and poets. When We See Us – LiljevalchsBecoming Tree is a part of STHLM DANS\, an international contemporary dance festival taking place in Stockholm 5-13 May 2026. More on the programme you’ll find here. \n\n\n\nDates:Thursday May 7 at 17:00-17:45Saturday May 9 at 14:00-14:45 and 15:30-16:15Limited capacity. Prepurchase your ticket to ensure your spot. Entrance to the exhibitions is included in the ticket.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMay 7th and 9th \n\n\n\n Liljevalchs+  \n\n\n\n Prepurchase ticket
URL:https://liljevalchs.se/kalender/freddy-houndekindo-becoming-tree/
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SUMMARY:Children's Workshop and Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join illustrator and author Andrea Pippins for a special reading from Maya’s World (written and illustrated by Pippins)\, a vibrant story that celebrates self-expression and imagination. \n\n\n\nMaya’s World is perfect for any young artist who sees the world in different and interesting ways and encourages readers to explore their creativity and share their ideas with pride. \n\n\n\nFollowing the reading\, Andrea will lead a workshop where children create a collaborative drawing inspired by nature. Drawing on themes from the book\, participants are invited to imagine expressive landscapes and explore their ideas through guided prompts. \n\n\n\nFor children aged 6–9 and their adults. Limited capacity. Prebook your ticket to ensure your spot. \n\n\n\nDuration: 120 mins. The event will be held in English. \n\n\n\nAndrea Pippins is a Stockholm-based American designer\, illustrator\, and author whose work empowers children and women\, celebrates creativity and culture\, and inspires joy and inclusivity. She is the author and illustrator of Who Will You Be\, Maya’s World\, and The Spark in You and illustrated the Young\, Gifted\, and Black series. Andrea has collaborated with brands such as Five Below\, Instagram\, MTV\, Nick Jr.\, and Sephora. Her work has been featured in O: The Oprah Magazine\, The New York Times\, Essence Magazine\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n 16 maj kl. 14–16  \n\n\n\n Liljevalchs+  \n\n\n\nFörköp biljett
URL:https://liljevalchs.se/kalender/workshop-and-reading/
CATEGORIES:Barn och unga,Konstsamling
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