Artistic interventions
At Hallands Konstmuseum, art is not confined to the exhibition galleries. Alongside the museum’s renovation and extension, completed in 2019, several artistic interventions were also realised. Today, art can be experienced both indoors and out.
The Garden
Artist Maria Stigsdotter Drott has created the garden surrounding the museum. The landscape features a rich variety of trees, shrubs, perennials and evergreen ground cover, while the natural slopes of the site are highlighted with new structures and materials. As night falls, carefully placed lighting transforms the space, and seating throughout the area offers different views and perspectives. Like the museum’s exhibitions, the garden is a place of constant change—inviting visitors to return again and again.
The Library
Furniture designer Gustav Person has shaped the museum’s new library, located in the old part of the building. Drawing inspiration from the collection and new display opportunities, he has designed unique bookcases, seating and a meeting room. His work includes playful details, such as lamps inspired by Duni’s plastic cups and wallpaper featuring traditional bingemönster (a local knitting pattern).
The Toilets
Artist Eva Bengtsson is behind the ceramic tiles that cover the walls and floors of the museum’s new toilets. More than 6,000 hand-rolled tiles make up the installation—each with a unique expression built around different themes. The work features organic white reliefs, painterly surfaces, rich glazes, and more structured designs where repeated words and letters form graphic patterns.
The Auditorium
The new auditorium has been designed by industrial designer Jenny Nordberg in collaboration with a group of invited artists and designers. Hilda Hellström created the floor; Hanna Nilsson and Sofia Østerhus of Byggstudio designed the timber walls; Kajsa Willner created the tables; Fredrik Paulsen designed the yellow bar stools; and Milan Kosovic, the lectern. Based on this collaboration, Jenny Nordberg developed the concept 80+, where materials and colours are intended to be timeless and built to last—at least 80 years.
“80+ is past, present and future. 80+ has many stories to tell, all connected to Halland. 80+ ages with dignity and keeps its sense of humour. 80+ stands by the choices it made in its youth. 80+ is kind and warm, flexible and fun, structured and clever. 80+ is ever-changing and can be both joyful and serene. 80+ is unusual—made to last from the very beginning. 80+ is the concept for Hallands Konstmuseum’s new auditorium.” – Jenny Nordberg
The Light Artwork
A unique light-based artwork illuminates the museum’s new façade on three sides. Created by artist Mikael Ericsson, the work uses LED lighting, animated projections, and more than 3,000 ink and watercolour animations to reflect the museum’s dynamic programme. The piece responds to the building’s architecture and the natural transitions of twilight and night.
The artwork lights up each evening at dusk and remains illuminated for four hours—but never later than midnight.
