New artwork outside the Swedish Defence University
Welcome to attend the unveiling on September 10 of the sculpture Hope and Despair, that is currently being installed at the entrance. Please register in advance!
The artwork will be officially unveiled on September 10 and only then will external information go out.
The creator of Hope and Despair is the artist Michel Östlund. You can read more about the artist and watch a film about the sculpture here: Hope and Despair. Art in the shadow of war.
The Swedish Defence University has acquired the work, which was previously exhibited outside Visby Cathedral. The acquisition has been made possible through a private donation.
The sculpture will be unveiled on 10 September at 16.00 and all staff and students are welcome to attend.
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- 2024-08-30
- Last updated:
- 2024-09-03
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