Susanna Pettersson – författare

An exploration of the development of the art scene, its socio-political context, and the role of the fine arts in nineteenth-century Nordic society  This book captures for the first time the full story of Nordic art and its corresponding way of life from 1820 to 1920. Amply illustrated, this publication discusses a wide range of artists, regardless of gender, and how they related to the European art scene. The authors convey the essence of Nordic art by providing insight into the history of public and private collections, art education, artists’ communities, the role of children’s books illustrations, and the identity of emerging national states in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. A selection of themes are reviewed, including living with nature, everyday life, artists’ portraits, family life, cityscapes, and Nordic mythology.  The publication is edited by two experienced museum professionals from Finland and Sweden, who have published widely on the subject and curated numerous international exhibitions. Contributors include leading experts from all Nordic countries, as well as the UK.  Distributed for Mercatorfonds  Exhibition Schedule:TBD

Hur växer design fram? Hur arbetar formgivare och producenter? Nationalmuseums restaurang i Stockholm är ett nytt offentligt vardagsrum och en undersökande, taktil utställning av samtida design. Inredningen är resultatet av ett konstnärligt samarbetsprojekt kallat NM& under ledning av Matti Klenell, Carina Seth Andersson, Gabriella Gustafson, Mattias Ståhlbom och Stina Löfgren. Tillsammans med ett 30-tal formgivare och ett 20-tal producenter har de ritat och producerat möbler, armaturer, utsmyckningar samt bruksföremål för det dukade bordet. Den här rikt illustrerade boken är berättelsen om hur det gick till.