Stockholm Craft Week:
Bombyx Mori – Toolness of the Loom
October 2nd – November 2nd 2024
at K. A. Almgren silk mill & museum
During Sthlm Craft Week, metal artist and object maker Tobias Birgersson will exhibit at K. A. Almgren silk mill & museum. The exhibition will show newly created works that are inspired by silk weaving – but in slightly different materials than what we are used to at K. A. Almgren silk mill & museum.
K. A. Almgren silk mill & museum is the only still active silk factory that remains in Scandinavia. Here, silk fabrics and ribbons are woven on original machines in their original factory environment from the 1860s. It is also a place for exhibitions and programs where textiles run like a common thread. It is a place where present and history meet.
Bombyx Mori – Toolness of the Loom
Welcome to “Bombyx Mori – Toolness of the Loom” an exhibition featuring works by metal artist and object maker Tobias Birgersson. He presents newly created pieces inspired by silk weaving, its historical techniques and materials, and ties it together with a contemporary context in the living museum.
The exhibition and associated program activities are taking place as part of this year’s Stockholm Craft Week. On two occasions, we offer the opportunity to hear Tobias Birgersson himself talk about his works and the exhibition.
Viewing Friday, October 4 at 2:00 pm
Viewing Saturday, October 5 at 4:00 pm
Pre-registration is required to attend the viewings at info@kasiden.se.
Maximum of 25 people per viewing.
Opening hours for the rest of the week:
- Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Thursday, October 3, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Friday, October 4, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Saturday, October 5, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Sunday, October 6, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
“Bombyx Mori – Toolness of the Loom” will then be on display through the end of October.
Stockholm Craft Week – Contemporary craft in focus
The Stockholm Craft Week fifth year anniversary took place in October 2023 – It was celebrated with a grand opening and an all-day conference. Next Stockholm Craft Week will be held 2–6 October 2024. See you then!
What is Stockholm Craft Week?
Stockholm Craft Week is an annual event aiming to make contemporary craft visible and strengthen its position on the contemporary art scene, both nationally and internationally. Since the premiere in 2019, the event has grown bigger and become a success for professionals as well as an audience interested in art.
Organizers: Konsthantverkscentrum, Svensk Form and Konsthantverkarna
Press contact: Maj Sandell, maj.sandell@konsthantverkscentrum.se
Stockholm Craft Week is carried out with the support of the City of Stockholm, Region Stockholm and the Swedish Arts Council.