Enjoy art of quality in spectacular Laxholmen Kulturhus located next to Klarälvens highest natural waterfall in Munkfors.
On Saturday, 13 June, the doors finally open. As always, this year’s theme invites personal and creative interpretations where technique, materials, colour, and form meet in unexpected combinations.
Special Guest Exhibitors
Siw Malmkvist and Lasse Kronér – two well-known Swedish personalities who, alongside their musical careers, nurture a strong passion for painting.
Participating Artists in This Year’s Themed Exhibition
IngBritt Wikström-Svensson | Sebastian Larsson | Despina Moysidou
Jan ”Janne” Thorstensson | Nenne Schött von Koppy | Daniëlle Voulon
Pär Westling | Kristina Andersson | Pix Bodin | Johanna Asker
Jan Löfgren | Marie Sandberg | Lennart Schyberg | Nenne Westlund
Magdalena Andersson | Daniel Engström | Jonas Engström
Henrik Himmelmark Malmkvist | Tereze Andrén | Hans Westlund
Art Coordinator Hans Westlund on This Year’s Theme
“50/50 UPS N’ DOWNS explores the shifts in life that move both upward and downward. The title reflects the balance many people try to maintain as life shifts between periods of energy, joy, and progress, and moments of heaviness, doubt, or standstill.
I hope the artists invited to the 2026 summer exhibition will interpret and highlight how these contrasts coexist.
The art in 50/50 UPS N’ DOWNS is meant to encourage reflection on the human experience of oscillating, struggling, and continuing to move forward – sometimes upward, sometimes downward.”
Expect an inspiring and exciting mix of art this year!
Follow Laxholmen Kulturhus on Facebook for presentations of all participating artists and updates throughout the summer.
Konstkristallerna
Like the past four seasons, this year features artwork from participants in Munkfors Municipality’s daily activity programme – a valued contribution that enriches the exhibition.
Bo Englund
Bo was a sculptor who worked in bronze, wood, steel, and stone. He was born in Munkfors on 10 April 1929 and passed away at the age of 93 on 15 October 2022 in Strängnäs.
Over the years Munkfors Municipality has received several donations and today holds an extensive collection of sculptures. The sculptures in the major 2002 donation were inspired by themes such as Genesis, Icarus, and Yin-Yang – works intended as a tribute to life and love.
In addition to the permanent exhibition at Laxholmen Kulturhus (in place since 2012), many of Bo’s sculptures are displayed in and around the town centre.
At the tourist information office, visitors can pick up a map and descriptions for the Sculpture Walk through central Munkfors.
Other
Don’t miss the children’s creative corner, where young visitors can make their own paintings to hang up!
13 June-16 August
Thursday-Sunday
11 am-4 pm
Closed on Midsummer's Eve
Laxholmsvägen 6, 68431 Munkfors
Travel directions: Follow the roadsigns on RV62 north of Munkfors towards "Laxholmen".
Handicap access: Yes.
