Cristina Iglesias Unveils Aurora Borealis Star Dome in Stockholm Forest

Cristina Iglesias, a Spanish artist, has unveiled the Aurora Borealis Star Dome, a permanent inhabitable sculpture located in Stockholm's Royal Djurgården. Positioned at the highest elevation of the Princess Estelle Sculpture Park, this structure stands 4.8 meters tall and spans seven meters in width, crafted from cast aluminum, steel, and colored glass. Its branch-like shapes rise from the bedrock, creating a geometric canopy. The green and blue glass panels filter natural light, reminiscent of the aurora borealis. Historically referred to as the 'hunting star,' this site served as a gathering place in royal hunting grounds during the 17th and 18th centuries. Iglesias, invited by the Princess Estelle Cultural Foundation, first explored the area in January 2025, inspired by sunlight filtering through trees. The sculpture was inaugurated on June 2, 2026, marking the seventh permanent installation in the park. Iglesias views it as a sanctuary that fosters a connection with the cosmos.