Bildmuseet opens the MFA exhibition from Umeå Academy of Fine Arts.

The exhibition presents works by Christian Abrahamsson (b. 1984, Orust), Amanda Angeli Blombäck (b. 1999, Kalix), Time Bohlin (b. 1997, Sjövik/Gothenburg), Renan De Menezes Anan (b. 1999, São Paulo, Brazil), Elna Dani Liljedahl (b. 1994, Gothenburg), Joanne Löfling (b. 1995, Umeå), Måns Palmberg (b. 1995, Långshyttan), Sofia Tien (b. 1997, Stockholm), Fanny Åberg (b. 1995, Stockholm) and Tin Åling (b. 1999, Stockholm), all of whom are graduating from the Master’s Programme in Fine Arts at Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, Umeå University.  

In the exhibition, there are traces of ancient thoughts about life – everyday phenomena and existence beyond the measurable. The artists are moving beyond news feeds and social media, and further away from the overtly political and consumerist messages that so strongly characterise our time. Instead, here at Bildmuseet, we are embraced by a generation of artists whose multifaceted expressions reflect love, care, astonishment, frustration and mysticism. They express the wonder of existing by revealing what is hidden in the folds and the gaps between concrete reality and abstract emotions. Perhaps this is simply an act of re-enchanting the world.
/ Maria Lantz, artist, curator and main supervisor 

Of Love and Care  is the culmination of a period of intensive work. During the master’s programme, the students have created images, films, sounds and sculptures based on themes that deeply engage them. After working with materials, forms and content, they have decided on what they want to show their audience, in dialogue with each other and with their supervisors. The works offer insights into where contemporary art finds itself today. 

Umeå Academy of Fine Arts / Of Love and Care  will run from 22 May to 23 August 2026. 

Press Images | www.bildmuseet.umu.se/en/press/press-images
Additional press images will be added as artworks and the exhibition are finalised.  

Press Preview | Wednesday 20 May at 10:00 
The artists will present their works in conversation with curator Maria Lantz, an artist and professor at Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, and museum curator Cecilia Andersson, Bildmuseet.  Museum curator Lisa Lundström will introduce a series of events accompanying the exhibition. 

Opening | Art Friday 22 May at 17:00–24:00 
Inauguration talks at 19:00 in the presence of the artists. Contributions from museum director Katarina Pierre, Bildmuseet, and Per Nilsson, head of the Umeå Academy of Fine Arts. Curator Maria Lantz gives a brief introduction to the exhibition. Performance, guided tours, creative workshop, live music by Top 10 Babies, DJ and bar throughout the evening.  

Artists’ Tour | Sunday 31 May at 14:00 
The master's students will present their artworks in the exhibition in conversation with curator Maria Lantz.  

Scholarship Presentations | Sunday 31 May at 15:00 
Scholarships will be awarded among the graduating master's students, from the Royal Skyttean Society, Umeå Municipality, Region Västerbotten, Verkligheten Gallery and the Umeå Academy of Fine Arts. The awardees will be announced by Per Nilsson, head of the Academy of Fine Arts. 

Finissage | Sunday 23 August at 14:00
On the final day of the exhibition, the artists will present a finissage programme. Further information to follow.