Trollhättefallen (the troll's hat waterfall), one of Sweden's most dramatic waterfalls, has long been a significant site for harnessing hydroelectric power. The dam and the industrial development around it have transformed the area, yet Carl Eldh's sculpture and the myth of Strömkarlen remains as a caution about the complexity of nature’s exploitation… Continue Reading →
Harald Wiberg (1908-1986): Capturing the Spirit of Scandinavian Wildlife & Folklore
Harald Wiberg was a renowned Swedish artist, illustrator and writer. He is known internationally for his illustrations of the Tomten from Scandinavian folklore, though the vast majority of his work primarily features animals, particularly those native to Scandinavia. He had a special talent for capturing the essence and behavior of animals in their natural habitats… Continue Reading →