A celebrated Swedish painter, sculptor, and conceptual artist, best known for his sculpture Non-Violence—the iconic �... View More

A celebrated Swedish painter, sculptor, and conceptual artist, best known for his sculpture Non-Violence—the iconic “knotted gun” displayed outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. Studied at KKH between 1952 and 1955 under Fernand Léger, Reuterswärd became a key figure in Swedish modern art and a professor at his alma mater. View Less

A distinguished 19th-century Swedish portrait painter and philanthropist, Eva Bonnier studied at the Royal Institute of ... View More

A distinguished 19th-century Swedish portrait painter and philanthropist, Eva Bonnier studied at the Royal Institute of Art during its formative years. Her portraiture, marked by realism and sensitivity, captured notable Swedish figures of her time. She later endowed funds for public art projects in Stockholm, leaving a lasting cultural legacy. View Less

One of Norway’s most influential post-war Modernist painters, Weidemann studied at the Royal Institute of Art after Wo... View More

One of Norway’s most influential post-war Modernist painters, Weidemann studied at the Royal Institute of Art after World War II. His abstract expressionist style, marked by vibrant colours and nature-inspired motifs, shaped Scandinavian modern painting and influenced future generations of Nordic artists. View Less

A Swedish illustrator, painter, and children’s-book author, Borg is best known for creating the beloved character Plup... View More

A Swedish illustrator, painter, and children’s-book author, Borg is best known for creating the beloved character Plupp. She studied at the Institute in 1949, developing a gentle, nature-focused artistic voice that translated into visual storytelling, making her one of Sweden’s most recognised children’s illustrators. View Less

A versatile Swedish artist, Lundgren was a painter, ceramist, glass and textile designer, and art critic. Trained at KKH... View More

A versatile Swedish artist, Lundgren was a painter, ceramist, glass and textile designer, and art critic. Trained at KKH, she became one of the first women to work for the Swedish glassworks Orrefors, where she pioneered modern glass design. Her career reflected a bridge between fine and applied arts. View Less

A Swedish sculptor and glass artist noted for combining art and architecture. He studied at KKH and is renowned for his ... View More

A Swedish sculptor and glass artist noted for combining art and architecture. He studied at KKH and is renowned for his monumental glass-and-steel sculpture Kristallvertikalaccent (“Crystal Vertical Accent”), a striking landmark in central Stockholm. His innovative approach merged craft tradition with modern form. View Less

A trailblazing Swedish modernist artist and sculptor (1888–1973), Siri Derkert studied at the Royal Institute of Art a... View More

A trailblazing Swedish modernist artist and sculptor (1888–1973), Siri Derkert studied at the Royal Institute of Art and became known for her feminist and pacifist themes. Her concrete reliefs in Stockholm’s Östermalmstorg metro station are iconic examples of public art that merge aesthetics with social commentary. View Less

A contemporary Swedish visual artist who studied photography at KKH in 1995–1996. Her conceptual works often explore p... View More

A contemporary Swedish visual artist who studied photography at KKH in 1995–1996. Her conceptual works often explore power, gender, and memory, using staged photography and installations. She has represented Sweden at the Venice Biennale and is internationally exhibited in major contemporary art museums. View Less