The Museum of Design and Applied Arts exhibits works by graphic designer Hjalti Karlsson, last year’s recipient of the Nordic Torsten and Wanja Söderberg prize. In its statement the prize jury writes:  “From the newspaper page to moving graphics, from educational exhibition form to the place-specific art installation, Hjalti Karlsson’s...

Play Nordic is a a three-month long festival celebrating Nordic music, design and creativity at the Nordic Embassies’ Felleshus.  The event will showcase contemporary furniture and cutting-edge design objects by young Nordic designers in collaboration with a handful of production companies, as well as more hand-picked everyday design objects from all...

Umeå is Europe’s Capital of Culture. As part of the Umeå2014 programme we invite you to an international conference focusing on how culture-driven growth contributes to sustainable urban development. Welcome to Umeå on 23–24 September 2014! Make new contacts, acquire knowledge, interact and be inspired! These two days will offer a variety of seminars on...