The art surrounding us

The Coloratura installation by internationally acclaimed artist Katarina Löfström converts light to sound.  Educated at Konstfack, the University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm and other institutions,  Katarina Löfström is globally renowned for her video artworks and audio installations. Uppsala Konsert & Kongress is home to an interactive Coloratura installation by Katarina Löfström – a large artwork featuring multiple light sources connected to sensors in the Great Hall and Hall B. In turn, these are connected to a computer that converts the sound in the hall to light, creating a curtain of light reminiscent of the Northern Lights in the windows of the foyer in the Great Hall. In this way, those outside the building can see that there is a concert, rehearsal or other activity underway, which is reflected in the windows.  The State Art Council and Public Art Agency Sweden have contributed to the construction of the artwork.

Moving photography and sculpture by Fredrik Wretman

Fredrik Wretman is one of Sweden’s most established artists, know for a variety of publicly commissioned art installations. He is the artist behind behind the rare and fascinating bronze figures and the paintings found in different locations throughout Uppsala Konsert & Kongress. Fredrik Wretman is also one of Sweden’s early adopters of video artistry and developed an entirely new idea around the use of moving photographs in public environments. Educated at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm and other institutions, Fredrik Wretman is also a former professor from Konstfack, Stockholm’s University of Arts, Crafts and Design. The work of Fredrik Wretman can be seen around Uppsala Konsert & Kongress in the form of photographs and bronze sculptures.

Street musicians by Natasha Dahnberg

Natasha Dahnberg came to Sweden from Russia in 2000 with a solid artistic education and several artworks in her luggage. The ‘Street Musicians’ piece outside Uppsala Konsert & Kongress is her first public installation.  The artwork consists of cobblestones placed directly onto the square surrounding the concert hall, Konserthusplatsen. Street Musicians depicts six musicians – two women and four men – in a 13-metre wide circle of just over 133 square metres, with a hat in the middle. Natasha Dahnberg drew inspiration for the subject from the underground train stations of Moscow. The piece is executed using various types of cobblestone in multiple shades.

The Street Musicians piece was donated to Uppsala Konsert & Kongress as a gift by the Friends of Music Hall association.

In addition to the permanent installations, we often host temporary exhibitions and works in association with others, including the Uppsala Art Museum. You can find these art events in our kalendarium/calendar.