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2024-12-13
"Connected"
ANIMATION EXHIBITION. 13-20 December. For three weeks, students in the first year of the bachelor programme Graphic Design & Illustration, have explored the possibilities of hand drawn animation together with guest teacher Minna Floss. The course is concluded with an exhibition where the students have been given the assignment of working with two monitors, each playing a separate film of equal duration, playing with the possibilities that arise when two synchronised flows of moving images are working together.
2024-12-12
Book tasting: books from 2024
EVENT & BOOK EXHIBITION.
The library gathers books from the collections published in 2024. In conjunction with the inauguration of the exhibition we invite anyone interested to a "book tasting" of works published this year. The library has invited a number of teachers and other members of staff to talk about books they have been involved in or written themselves. To go with the book tasting, you are invited to try wide selection of julmust and gingerbread cookies.
2024-12-09
Two perspectives on children's picture books
BOOK EXHIBITION.
In December 2024, The Swedish National Agency for Education (Skolverket) and the Swedish Arts Council (Kulturrådet) presented reading lists for the different educational stages containing suggestions for books to be used in schools.
What is the relationship between the picture book and the person behind it? How does one go about creating someting in the form of of a picture book? With quotes from the artists themselves we highlight the relation between the creators and their work.
On display are a selection of their books, together with some that are found in the reading list "Läslista för förskolan", amd some that are not.
Illustration by Jon Klassen from the book I Want My Hat Back (2011).
2024-12-03
Ken Miki: New Year cards
EXHIBITION. 3-20 December. Graphic designer Ken Miki (b. 1955 in Kobe, Japan) designs and sends unique and ingenious New Year cards. Miki's innovative approach to design education emphasises on "noticing awareness" and using everyday objects as a foundation for learning. In the exhibition this is exemplified with "the apple".
The items in the exhibition are from the private collection of Dipak Lahiri, who has worked as a visual arts teacher in Stockholm.
2024-11-15
The Letter Form - an lntroduction to Typeface Design
EXHIBITION. 15 - 29 November
Second-year students at the Bachelor programme Graphic Design & Illustration exhibit typeface designs.
"This course introduces the students to the drawing of fetterforms andtype design. We outline the ways a typeface eon take shape, from a sketch to a digital translation in the software Glyphs. During the first week we study the construction of letters and their proportions and learn how to build an alphabet bit by bit, beginning with the lower-case letter 'n: The students construct thealphabet using geometric shapes and practise various methods of sketching, by hand and using digital tools. The end result is the project shown in this exhibition.The remainder of the course was spent finishing the typefaces as far as thetimeframe al/owed. " - Teacher: Jens Schildt
2024-11-08
Flyg lilla fågel flyg ... eller stanna kvar
(Fly little bird fly ... or stay)
EXHIBITION. 8 - 14 November
Year 3 students from the teacher education programme in Visual arts and Sloyd exhibit textile birds in the library window.
2024-10-18
BRASA
EXHIBITION. 18-30 October
Brasa is a collection of 3D-printed lamps made from bioplastic that serves as a powerful reminder of our deep connection to nature and the origins of light from fire. Fire was humanity's first tool for harnessing the forces of nature, and light has played a crucial role in our development. By blending modern 3D-printing technology with ancient wisdom and sustainable practices, Brasa encourages us to reflect on how fire and light have shaped our history and continue to influence the way we live.
As contemporary design increasingly incorporates biodegradable and eco-friendly materials, Brasa invites us to reconsider our relationship with the environment and the resources we use. The lamp stands at the intersection of nature, technology, and culture, reflecting the borders that both separate and unite these realms. It challenges us to explore and transcend these boundaries, promoting a harmonious integration of sustainable innovation within industrial design.
2024-10-08
Diverseartiklar
BOOK RELEASE. 8 October kl. 15.30, in the library
Ulf Klarén (1944–2021) was an employee at Konstfack 1971–2014. He was an engaged and knowledgable teacher and came to play a significant role, both in the practical and theoretical development of the school subject "bild" within the department of teacher education at Konstfack. The book collects articles previously published in journals like Teckning, Forming i skolen, and Bild i skolan, as well as in anthologies and his own books.
The book is presented by Siri Homlong and Oda Homlong Klarén.
2024-10-01
Space and Earth
BOOK EXHIBITION. 1 October-
An additional moon is circling the Earth this fall. The new moon is actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. At the same time the theme of outer space is explored at Göteborg book fair. Outer space evokes questions and imagination in both science and art. In this exhibition Konstfack library are showing books and periodicals that in different ways connect to the theme of outer space and the earth.
2024-08-21
Party & protest
EXHIBITION. 21 augusti-
The library is showing a selection of photographs from Konstfack's history. The theme for this selection is "Party & Protest". The focus is on students outside of the education context, during recreation, party and political protest. Teachers and students from teacher education department were engaged in reforming the teacher education. The image above is a section of a 1973 photograph taken by Per L-B Nilsson during a demonstration in central Stockholm.
The photographs shown here were gathered in conjunction with Konstfack's 150 year celebrations in 1994, and were exhibited in 1997 in the exhibition Konstfack i bild.
2024-08-21
Plant Ornaments
EXHIBITION. 21 augusti 2024-
The library is showing examples of collections of Art Nouveau colour plates showing plant ornaments. There are many collections of colour plates in the library's collections. They can be requested for study. Just ask the library staff if you are curious!
2024-05-14
Pidgeon Digital
TRIAL PERIOD. 14 May - 12 July 2024.
Pidgeon Digital is a resource that gathers digital talks on architecture. It was created by Monica Pidgeon, who for many years was the editor of the journal Architectural Design (found in the library). The talks are by some of the world's most well known designers and architects. At the moment, Konstfack has a trial period of Pidgeon Digital lasting into July. Take the opportunity to sample the contents of this unique resource before the trial period ends, and don't forget to send any feedback to the library! Is this a valuable resource for the future?
Pidgeon Digital (lnk)
2024-05-07
Róisín O’Connor - A Nest Within
EXHIBITION. 7-12 May.
“Intelligence is no longer ours alone but is a property of the earth; we are in it, of it, immersed in its depths. And indeed each terrain, each ecology, seems to have its own particular intelligence, its unique vernacular of soil and leaf and sky”. - The Spell of the Sensuous, David Abrams
With these works the binary of interiority and exteriority is presented. But what I am learning is how to represent the invisible subterranean action of the forms I once considered complete. I am interested in what can be seen with the naked eye when revealed yet obscured by a substrate or layer. It is a sadness that the force that created the ceramic hive or cocoon has become invisible. I was there, I promise - like a bird who made their precarious nest. The network of scratches and gouges are hidden, and I am not always comforted by this, yet does the working made visible destroy the wonder? Does physically seeing the thread-like hyphae of mycelium, diminish the awe of entangled life that I had once imagined to be like star constellations illuminated in the soil. These works are a material metaphor, and yes, an abstraction of nature, but simultaneously they are vessels hosting the intangible embryonic forces of nature.
This is a “work-in-progress” display that presents emerging ideas during the residency funded by the Anglo-Swedish society in collaboration with the Royal College of Art, 2024.
2024-04-23
Text + musik
BOOK EXHIBITION. Music lyrics, musicians who write poetry, authors who collaborate with musicians, and some visual artists who work with music and text. A book exhibition with descriptive texts by the library staff.
2024-04-23
in the making: the crack that lets the light shine in
EXHIBITION. “in the making: the crack that lets the light shine” is an exhibition and a celebration of a publication with the same title. This publication marks discussion, investigation, and making, done individually as well as collectively by this year’s Research Lab students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge. Encompassing a wide range of material and subjects, their practices dance in/around crafts as artistic practice-based research.
Participants: Anne-Marie Dehon, Bogil Lee, Daniel Ramos Obregón, Davide Ronco, Erik Lindeborg, Henny Linn Kjellberg
2024-04-04
Official Timeline - Martina Lundkvist
EXHIBITION. The phrase Official Timeline is borrowed from the video game world and means one canonical chronology in which to understand the storyline of a long going franchise consisting of many games, often released without chronological order in mind. Many times the official timeline is therefore a retroactive construction. This whish for a neatly organized system is found within almost every field of research, not least when it comes to human history writing. But there is something about the human nature that is not possible to fit in one official timeline.
2024-03-26
Images from the first Konstfack
EXHIBITION. The library displays another batch of images collected in conjunction with Konstfack's 150th birthday in 1994. The photographs were originally exhibited in 1997 in an exhibition called Konstfack i bild (Konstfack in images). This selection of photographs shows students at work in various studios. The majority of the photographs were taken during the 1950's.
2024-03-25
Untouchable Land - Liu Xing
EXHIBITION. "Untouchable Land" is an ongoing project that delves into a personal fascination with space and time, asking the question "where do I belong".
The journey commences with the self-portrait "Meteorite," a symbolic representation of self-discovery. Inspired by the Chinese interpretation of my name, Liu Xing, meaning "shooting star" or "meteorite," Meteorite serie reflects a profound journey of self-identifying. This exploration is intertwined with my experiences of emigration, leading to a deep sense of double consciousness and identity complexities.
As an extension of this exploration, the exhibition showcases a collection of ink paintings portraying imaginative interpretations of enigmatic and untouchable places. Through these paintings, I reflect on the mysteries of existence and the limitations of perception. Moreover, my experimentation with ceramic planets further expands upon these themes, encouraging deeper contemplation of existence. Together, "Untouchable Land" explains a multifaceted my exploration of identity, belonging, and the profound mysteries of space and time. - Liu Xing
2024-03-21
Inbetween Distance & Closeness
EXHIBITION. Students from the Department of Fine Art exhibit in the library and in the gallery Pölen. Featured artists: Charlie Vince Jakobsson, Leo Jittaksa, Johanna Teodora Kim, Constance Michnik, Daiane Rafaela, Olle Witt.
2024-03-01
Artists' Writings
BOOK EXHIBITION. Florence Wild is an artist and also a staff member at the library. She has curated a collection of books showcasing artists who write.
Artists write. They write poems, diaries, novels, reviews, criticism, lists, manifestos, work titles, notes, essays, journals, scripts, performances, scores, zines; they write for themselves and for others, about their own work, about other artists work, and as a part of their own practices.
The books on artists’ writings exhibited here have been chosen from the Konstfack Library Artists’ Writings subject heading. If you search a subject heading in the Konstfack Library catalogue you will find all the books that have been indexed with that subject.
An artist myself, many of the titles here are books I have borrowed from the library, that I have read and that have inspired and informed my own writing and artistic practice. All the books are available for loan. Be sure to search the subject heading Artists’ writings in the library catalogue to explore the full list of over 150 titles.
- Florence Wild
2024-02-28
Ceramic Vessels
EXHIBITION. Students from IBIS, Konstfack's teacher education programme, show the results from their first design course.
2023-01-16
Books from 2023
BOOK EXHIBITION. We have gathered all the books in the library that were published during 2023, at least the ones currently available, and now we are displaying them on a shelf in the library. You will find the exhibition on the wall by the staff room, right by Interior architecture. The books can be checked out even though they are on display. The library staff have also made book recommendations from the past year. You will find them by the library entrance. The books are available for loan!
2024-01-15
Images from the first Konstfack
EXHIBITION. The library displays images collected in conjunction with Konstfack's 150th birthday in 1994. The photographs were exhibited in 1997 in an exhibition called Konstfack i bild (Konstfack in images). The library now shows a small selection of these images. These are the oldest photographs in the collection, and are all taken at the time when the school was placed at Mäster Samuelsgatan, near Hötorget. The building was the first specifically built to house the school.
2024-01-11
"Kolla vad jag gjort i slöjden!"
EXHIBITION. A selection of works from IBIS sloyd students, produced during their first semester. In the sloyd teacher education programme at Konstfack we work with both soft and hard materials: textiles, wood and metals - and often in combination!
The exhibition is shown 11 - 26 January in the large library window.
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