Vasastaden, the city centre and Lorensberg
In Vasastaden there are galleries everywhere you look and during weekends it’s almost impossible to open a door without finding yourself at an opening party. Galleri Backlund and Galleri Engleson are two of the most prominent galleries in the area.
Galleri Hammarén, on Aschebergsgatan 19, is focusing on Swedish artists, and collaborates with famous painters like Lena Cronqvist, Ann Edholm, Ernst Billgren and Charlotte Gyllenhammar.
Nevven Gallery focuses primarily on international contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. The gallery has a program featuring a selection of some of the best uprising and mid-career artists from Europe and North America, along with some of the most interesting Scandinavian artists.
Galleri Résistance, which you’ll find on the street Stora Badhusgatan, proposes a place where artists active in Gothenburg can meet and collaborate. The gallery is based on collaboration and co-organization. The gallery supports artists at different stages of their careers and brings them together in a common space.
V2 Alleri is at the street address Västergatan 2, and is a place where art meets curiosity and playfulness. Here, art is presented in many expressions: paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry and sculptures. The exhibitions bring together several artists at the same time and create a lively atmosphere where different forms and ideas meet.
Galleri Kim Anstensen on Götabergsgatan has been part of Gothenburg’s art scene since the early 1990s. The gallery presents a variety of artists and artistic practices, with a focus on the personal encounter between the art, the artist and the visitor.
Monitor and Rotor2 are student-run galleries affiliated with HDK-Valand. Here, students have the opportunity to present their work to a wider audience, with exhibitions changing regularly and offering a glimpse into the work of the next generation of artists and designers.
Galleri Lindén on Geijersgatan focuses on contemporary art by Swedish and internationally active artists. The gallery presents works including painting, sculpture and objects, and collaborates with established figures on the Swedish art scene.
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Art gallery in the neighbourhood of Vasastaden.
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Contemporary art with a focus on painting.
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International contemporary art gallery.
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Gallery in the central parts of Gothenburg.
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Art gallery in the neighbourhood Vasastan.
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An art gallery with a long history in Gothenburg.
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Student-run gallery for contemporary art and design.
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Student-run gallery on Teatergatan.
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Gallery for contemporary art in Gothenburg.
Grafik i Väst, Storgatan 20, is a non-profit association and gallery for print makers. The gallery houses an impressive bank of some 4000 edition prints.
Next to the cathedral Domkyrkan you’ll find Miva Fine Art, that specialises in international and national pop art and offers painting, sculpture, photography and contemporary art.
Lerverk is an arts and crafts cooperative with a gallery and shop in Kronhusbodarna. In the galleries iGALLERI and iPOPUP new exhibitions are shown every month from both Swedish and international artisans, from both Lerverk’s own members and invited external artists and guests.
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Miva Fine Art Galleries was founded in 1986 and is Sweden’s leading gallery for international pop and contemporary art.
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Glass, ceramic art and jewellery at Kronhusbodarna
Andra Långgatan, Haga and Linnéstaden
The area around Andra Långgatan, Linnégatan and the square Järntorget is crowded with bars, restaurants, cafés and galleries.
If you’re interested in jewellery and design, make sure to visit Gallery Four in the Linné neighbourhood. They also show temporary exhibitions. Sintra is a shop and gallery in Haga owned by local artists and craftsmen. Students from the School of Design and Crafts often have exhibitions here.
Galleri PS can be found at Kaponjärgatan 54 in Haga. The gallery’s exhibition program is varied and includes both painting, graphics, sculpture, photography, film and installations by Swedish and international artists. The exhibitions are shown for two weeks.
Konstepidemin, the colourful home of more than a hundred artists, sculptors, ceramics, dancers and more, is situated just up the hill from Linnéplatsen. There are four galleries in the area and always something well worth seeing.
Galleri 54, on Kastellgatan 7, is run by professional artists and has been showing resonating artworks since 1959. On the same street, at number 10, is Galleri Box, also an artist-run gallery with a focus on contemporary art.
Gothenburg Art Society, Göteborgs Konstförening was established in 1854 with the vision to promote art in the city and has continued to do so until the present day. The gallery at Kastellgatan 9 show sculpture, painting, drawing, design, photography, installations and more.
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Central venue for art and culture.
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Gallery, shop and workshop focused on jewellery.
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Gallery focused mainly on contemporary art.
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Galleri Box is located between the historic neighbourhood of Haga and the vibrant neighbourhood of Linné in Gothenburg. The gallery showcases contemporary art by both Swedish and international artists. Occasionally, it also hosts talks, lectures, and seminars.
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A gallery established in 1854.
Klippan and Majorna
The neighbourhood Majorna is full of cosy cafés and excellent second hand shops, but there’s also a lot of artist’s workshops and studios. One of the most prominent off-centre galleries, Röda Sten, is located here. In a three-storey brick cube just a stone’s throw away from the sea you will find installations, paintings, video art and all kinds of interesting performances from Swedish as well as international artists.
A stone’s throw from Röda Sten, you’ll find Sockerbruket, home to both Galleri Thomassen and 3:dje Våningen. Galleri Thomassen, founded in 1990, represents both up-and-coming and established artists. 3:dje Våningen primarily focuses on contemporary dance and choreography, but its 600-square-metre premises also provide space for exhibitions, concerts, performances, and much more. Galleri PS can now also be found in Sockerbruket. The gallery’s exhibition programme is varied, featuring painting, graphics, sculpture, photography, film, and installations by Swedish and international artists.
Göteborgs Konstnärsklubb have their own gallery, Galleri Majnabbe, located inside one of Gothenburg’s oldest cultural buildings, Kustens Hus. They put on around 10 exhibitions each year, ranging from tradtidional art to avant-garde. You’ll also be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the river Göta älv and the bridge Älvsborgsbron.
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Contemporary art, theatre, music and dance.
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Contemporary art gallery in the area Klippan in western Gothenburg.
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Dance stage and art gallery in the old Carnegie sugar mill in Gothenburg.
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Gallery in the area Klippan that shows Swedish and international contemporary art.
The island Hisingen
At Eriksberg, a bit further down the river Göta Älv, you’ll find Rivercity Gallery. The gallery’s ambition is to exhibit a wide range of contemporary art. While focusing on visual arts, the gallery also shows photography, glass art and sculpture.
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Contemporary art at Västra Eriksberg