Welcome to one of Northern Europe’s Leading Museums for Visual Art
With an internationally renowned collection, a solid exhibition program, in-depth research and a broad selection of educational activities, the Gothenburg Museum of Art is one of Northern Europe’s finest museums for visual art.
The collection of the Gothenburg Museum of Art includes primarily Western art from the 15th century until today, with an emphasis on Nordic art. In particular, the section containing Nordic art from around the turn of the century 1900 is unique of its kind.
With the goal of extending the understanding of what an art museum can be, the Gothenburg Museum of Art exhibits and acquires a broad range of visual expressions that include art, children’s book illustrations and comics. In terms of both exhibitions and acquisitions, there is a strong focus on Nordic contemporary art, in which the emphasis is on the artwork’s unique qualities, rather than technical aspects.
The Gothenburg Museum of Art aims to change the way we see and experience art by showing artworks and artists from unexpected perspectives, in order to expand and problematize the narrative of art history. In the display of the permanent collection, historical and contemporary artworks enter a dialogue that activates and vitalizes the collection for visitors. The exhibition program also cross-fertilizes classical art with contemporary art, and local art with national or international art. With a diverse exhibition program and a multitude of mediating activities, the Gothenburg Museum of Art is a cultural and social meeting point for an exchange of knowledge and experiences.
