Malmö Konsthall exhibition reimagines Öresund region through contemporary art
Malmö Konsthall is hosting 'Drain the Öresund,' an exhibition curated by Post Brothers that delves into the intricate dynamics of the Öresund region, which links Sweden and Denmark. The exhibition showcases 14 artists addressing themes such as colonialism, immigration, capitalist impact, and environmental degradation. Ina Nian's glass cases highlight Sweden's iron exports and colonial history, while Kalle Brolin's video work investigates immigration and labor regulations. Hanni Kamaly's steel sculptures pay tribute to migrants deported in the early 1900s. Historical waste molds by Andreas Rønholt Schmidt and Sebastian Hedevang comment on class changes. Hannibal Andersen's wall art features colors from Scandinavian companies, and Silas Inoue's coin sculpture reflects on the relationship between humans and nonhumans. Jessica Olausson's installation hints at the consequences of draining the Öresund Strait. The exhibition is open until May 4, 2025.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Drain the Öresund' runs through May 4, 2025 at Malmö Konsthall
- Curated by Poland-based, US-born curator Post Brothers
- Features 14 artists from Sweden and Denmark
- Thematically explores industrial materials, colonialism, immigration, and environmental issues
- References Ruben Rausing's 1953 proposal to drain the Öresund Strait
- Includes works by Ina Nian, Kalle Brolin, Hanni Kamaly, Andreas Rønholt Schmidt, Sebastian Hedevang, Hannibal Andersen, Silas Inoue, and Jessica Olausson
- Examines historical iron exports from Sweden to Britain between 1600-1815
- References post-World War II immigration policies and seasonal labor
Entities
Artists
- Post Brothers
- Ina Nian
- Kalle Brolin
- Hanni Kamaly
- Andreas Rønholt Schmidt
- Sebastian Hedevang
- Henriette Heise
- Hannibal Andersen
- Silas Inoue
- Jessica Olausson
- Ruben Rausing
- Herman Lundborg
Institutions
- Malmö Konsthall
- ArtReview
- Dagens Nyheter
- Tetra Pak
- Ikea
- Husqvarna
- Mærsk
- Red Bull
- Duracell
- BP
Locations
- Malmö
- Sweden
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Öresund Strait
- Öresund Region
- Poland
- United States
- Britain
- Scanian