Fotografiska in Stockholm – photographic art that provokes thought

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Fotografiska in Stockholm is a museum we like to return to. The exhibitions change all the time, but our experience over the years has been the same: here you are often met with strong images, beautiful presentations and topics that provoke thought and make you reflect.

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Food on Sifnos – local flavors and the island’s ceramic tradition

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Sifnos is known for its food culture, but the food is also closely connected to another of the island’s strong traditions – ceramics. During our days on the island we managed to try local specialties like mastelo, revithadas, chickpea balls and melopita, find some really charming restaurants and visit potters who still keep the old craft alive.

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Island of Light on Smögen – when the rocks are illuminated by art

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Darkness descends over Smögen and the boat slowly glides out onto the almost black water. All around us, the rocks lie like dark silhouettes against the sky. But then suddenly something starts to move across the mountain in front of us… Shapes emerge, change and disappear. The rocks have suddenly become a gigantic canvas.

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Céret and Collioure in southern France – a journey in the footsteps of Cubism and Fauvism

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Text and photo: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré

Do you like to travel in the footsteps of great artists, sit in the café where Picasso sat, walk outside Matisse's house, then Céret and Collioure in the south of France are perfect for you. We are in the Roussillon region where there is incredibly beautiful nature and many interesting places to visit. So it's not just the art that attracts, but also history and beautiful nature with snow-capped mountains and deep forests.                

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Mardin Biennial in Turkey – an art experience in historical settings

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

The Mardin Biennial is a recurring international art festival held in the southeastern corner of Turkey. The festival showcases contemporary art – in beautiful historical settings.

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You've never experienced Alfons Mucha like this - magical premiere at Artipelag

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Writer: Helena Bergström

On 27 March, the exhibition ”Mucha - Beyond Art Noveau” will premiere at Artipelag outside Stockholm. We checked out the exhibition at the press preview beforehand and we were completely sucked into the immersive experience. This is art for everyone - regardless of age and interests!

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Colourful in Bukhara, Uzbekistan - crafts, arts and dance

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Some buildings in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, are sand-coloured and almost colourless. In stark contrast, everything else is: the carpets, the silk scarves, the long flowing skirts, the embroidered jackets and the ceramic dishes. It was an explosion of colour that hit us ...

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Visiting the Carl Larsson farm in Sundborn

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to visit the Carl Larsson farm in Sundborn? This artist's home was a absolutely must during our campervan trip in Dalarna. Here we tell you about the artist couple, the visit and the gems you don't want to miss.

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Visiting Zorngården and the Zorn Museum in Mora - fascinating!

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to visit Zorngården and the Zorn Museum in Mora? We made a visit here last week and were incredibly fascinated. It is not only the art that is impressive, but also the special house and, of course, the story of Anders and Emma Zorn.

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Visiting Hälsingland Farms - 7 Unesco World Heritage Farms

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated May 2026 | Do you want to visit the Hälsinge Farms in Hälsingland? Then it's important to know one thing right away: Some have general opening hours, while others are privately owned, have limited opening hours or require a guided tour.

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