Linda Holmer (born 1971) is an artist, illustrator, and writer based in Gothenburg. In her drawings, she explores the act of drawing as a state, a way of seeing, and being present. Drawing is a means for her to connect with the environment, with others, and with the body. Holmer doesn’t consider her art to […]
Olivier Herdies (1906–1993) was a Belgian-Swedish artist and poet, born in Brussels. After World War I, the family settled in an old house with a large, overgrown garden. The wild nature became a sanctuary for Olivier, inspiring him to start writing poems. The exhibition’s title, »Living one’s own life«, is taken from one of his […]
This summer, Teckningsmuseet is showing a large exhibition on the history of drawing with an emphasis on works from our collection from the 18th century onwards. It will be a journey through history, from the Stone Age to the present day, with different genres and areas of use. We take a closer look at the […]