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Ateljé Bastaskär — Walter Bengtssons Museum

The guide was updated: 2024-01-22

Studio, gallery and museum in one. Ateljé Bastaskär is the old studio of sculptor, painter, and graphic designer Walter Bengtsson. The artist’s workshop is preserved in its original condition and recurring exhibitions present artists that are connected to Walter Bengtsson in one way or another. Guided tours can be booked all year round and on summer weekends, there is even a café.

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Address: Grötviksvägen 36, Halmstad
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 4pm–7pm, Sat & Sun 1pm–4pm
Website: bastaskar.se
Phone: +46 35 344 96
Email: info@bastaskar.se

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The Four Major Art Venues

The Four Major Art Venues

Mjellby Art Museum has varied exhibitions with the Halmstad Group — the Swedish surrealists — and high-quality national and international art. At Halland Art Museum, you will find art and cultural history exhibitions. Works by, among others, the Halmstad Group, Sven X:et Erixson, and Olle Beartlling. Halmstad Art Gallery (Konsthall) shows exhibitions at the Town library with contemporary art by local and national artists. Tres Hombres Art, Sweden's biggest gallery, has checked in to Hotel Tylösand where the corridors abound with art.

Mjellby Art Museum

Mjellby Art Museum

Mjellby Art Museum highlights the pioneering works of Swedish art of the 20s and 30s. The museum is also known as the Halmstad Group’s Museum (or Halmstadgruppen Museum), whose work is often presented here in new formations. The museum's art gallery shows annually four to five exhibitions of everything from contemporary art to modernism. Alongside the art itself, there are workshops for children, a cafe and a shop.

Halmstads Konsthall

Halmstads Konsthall

At Halmstads Konsthall (Halmstad’s art hall), you can experience contemporary art by local and national artists. The Konsthall shows 6-8 exhibitions per year, which makes it a lively and ever-changing centre for Halmstad’s art scene. The gallery is fairly small, or rather bite-sized, which makes for a great quick visit if you are passing by Halmstad or stopping by at the library.

Public Art

Public Art

In the centre of Halmstad, art is an integral part of the cityscape and you can reach all the public works on foot. Discover Pablo Picasso's 'Head of a Woman', Carl Mille's 'Europa and the Bull', '91:an Karlsson' by Nils Egerbrandt, or take a look at one of the many murals around the city. Take an art walk with a guide or on your own with the art map.

Halland Art Museum

Halland Art Museum

Halland Art Museum is located by Nissan and Norre Katts Park in central Halmstad. There are several exhibitions running at the same time, so you will definitely find something that speaks to you personally. Best choice for a rainy day. The museum includes the open-air museum Hallandsgården, where you can find old buildings from all parts of Halland.

Strandskatorna

Strandskatorna

Strandskatorna, a design store in Skintaby Smedja, crafts and sells elegant outdoor furniture and utility items. With a focus on durable, timeless and aesthetically pleasing products, they work with a variety of hard materials, yet it’s the softer values that shine through. Offering a range that includes both their own and Martin Berntson designs, Strandskatorna emphasizes quality, environmental responsibility, and sustainability in every piece.

Steninge Glashytta

Steninge Glashytta

Hyttmaster Magnus Andersson harbours a passion for glass, and he shares it with others. Witness professionals working with glass, design a personal gift, try your hand at glassblowing, or purchase a beautiful glass piece.

Konstliv Halland

Konstliv Halland

Visit the Halmstad Art Round (Konstrundan), which takes place during the Ascension Day weekend every year. Over 100 artists from Halland open their studios for four days, offering the rare opportunity to ask them about their art.

Hübner Bokform

Hübner Bokform

Hübner Bokform is a combined gallery and workshop. Here, you'll find high-quality bookbinding workshop in a newly built facility right by the Nissan river. Both Swedish and international book artists are showcased, with traditional materials like papyrus and parchment providing inspiration.

Galleri 70

Galleri 70

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Black & White Art

Black & White Art

The combined gallery and art dealership offers a selection of artworks by Swedish and international masters, including oil paintings, graphic works and statuettes. Groups can book guided tours in order to experience the artsy atmosphere.

Ateljé Bastaskär — Walter Bengtssons Museum

Ateljé Bastaskär — Walter Bengtssons Museum

Studio, gallery and museum in one. Ateljé Bastaskär is the old studio of sculptor, painter, and graphic designer Walter Bengtsson. The artist’s workshop is preserved in its original condition and recurring exhibitions present artists that are connected to Walter Bengtsson in one way or another. Guided tours can be booked all year round and on summer weekends, there is even a café.

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