Konstakademien - the Royal Academy of Fine Arts - was founded in 1735 and is one of Sweden's oldest cultural institutions. It occupies a neoclassical palace on Fredsgatan in central Stockholm, hosting exhibitions, seminars and award ceremonies related to the visual arts. The premises open to the public during selected events.
exhibitionin progress
A jubilee exhibition gathering ten years of Den tänkande handen award winners - an overview of drawing's significance in contemporary art.
lecture11:00in 2 days
Guided tour of the historic Royal Institute of Art building in Stockholm, exploring the building's architecture and artistic rooms.
lecture17:30in 2 days
Drawing workshop at the Royal Institute of Art where you learn figure sketching with artist Stina Wollter.
exhibition18:00An exhibition at Konstakademien exploring how artistic thought translates into creative practice and design.
exhibition19:00An artistic presentation of preparations and later works at Konstakademien.
operaThe newly founded Opera på Konstakademien presents a baroque collage with music by Rameau, Corelli, Monteverdi and Händel, performed by four soloists.