To see the world in a grain of sand
Subtopia is a production hub for art and creativity in Alby, Botkyrka, run by the local muncipality. Housed in the former production facilities of LM Ericsson’s dairy farm in Alby, it’s a place with high ceiling and space for experimentation. LM Ericsson (1846-1926) was the entrepreneur that brought phones into the lives of people in … Continue reading Subtopia: Street art and DIY veggies
One theme I posted about when I visited Singapore two years ago was Trees of Singapore. In just a few days I had taken lots of pictures of trees that I found interesting. Trees come in many different sizes and shapes and when you travel to a new climate you notice that trees are not … Continue reading Trees of Botkyrka
I invited the family for an early morning hike to listen to birds and to take in spring. I picked a trail near Bornsjön close to where we live. I wanted to get there early to have the hours of first light. My dad used to take me on bird watching trips when I was … Continue reading Bornsjön in May
I went to explore Stockholm Old Town one morning in April. I wanted pictures of Old Town with the sunlight coming in from the east. A walk through Old Town is a significant part of the Stockholm Inner City Tour I am offering this summer. I wanted more pictures to promote the tour. Plus maybe … Continue reading Old Town in the morning light
I invited a friend for a hike in the archipelago to enjoy early spring. We wanted to see migratory birds, cranes, geese, and catch the first wild flowers waking up after winter. My friend is an archaeologist; he knows of every Viking Age treasury hoard, Bronze Age relic, and Stone Age settlement found in the … Continue reading A spring hike in the archipelago
I'm on a mission to visit more stations of the Stockholm Metro. The Stockholm Metro is the world's longest art exhibition. Most of its more than 100 stations feature art prominently and have their own unique identity. I'm particular fond of the cave stations -- the underground stations where colourful and decorated concrete walls surround … Continue reading Exploring the caves of Stockholm
One sunny weekday in March, I took a detour to visit Thorildsplan, a metro station on the Green line six stops north from T-Centralen. The Stockholm metro is the world's longest art exhibition with most of its 100 or so station featuring art more or less prominently. I have an ambition to visit more stations … Continue reading Playtime
My quest to visit more stations of Stockholm’s metro in 2026 brought me to Stadion, two stops north of T-centralen on the red line towards Mörby Centrum. Named after Stockholm Stadion, built for the 1912 Olympics, and with the Music Academy also near by, the art of the station reflects these themes. I love how … Continue reading Stadion
After New Year came snow. The cold grip of Winter got hold of my local neighbourhood with temperatures sometimes dropping to minus 20 Celsius. Even the dog agreed to sometimes wait until after 8 am for the morning walk. Lakes freezing over. Most days overcast and grey but every now and then we are blessed … Continue reading Winter
In my project to visit more stations of the Stockholm Metro in 2026, I made a detour to visit Kungsträdgården on my latest trip to Stockholm City. Kungsträdgården is perhaps the most exquisite of them all. To submerge your senses to the art of Kungsträdgården is like entering an ancient temple of a forgotten civilisation. … Continue reading Kungsträdgården
