Swedish Grace
Nov 15 - Jan 31
Jacksons Design is pleased to present to you our new exhibition 'Swedish Grace' in collaboration with Lee F. Mindel, FAIA and Galerie 56.
The beginning of the twentieth century brought great cultural, scientific, and political change to a world splintered by chaos and war. The advent of the machine obfuscated the presence of the hand of man. An embattled Europe and Asia were consumed with the struggle for power, while Sweden and Scandinavia were oceans apart physically and idealistically, in search of a kinder, gentler world. The white temple-like Swedish Pavilion at the 1925 Paris exhibition, designed by Carl Bergsten, was a standout. It was rooted in a celebration of grace, simplicity, and elegance that expressed the Swedish ethos. Featuring masterpieces and garnering numerous awards, this expo catapulted Sweden onto the global stage. The exhibition became an expression of a new romantic movement aptly named “Swedish Grace”. The architecture and interiors were executed with impeccable details.
In 1927, Sweden was the first European country to be represented with a solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum. Titled ‘The Swedish Exhibition of Decorative Arts’, it featured the monumental table envisioned by the female designer Anna Petrus. This exhibition had the largest attendance at the Metropolitan to date. Nearly a century later, this important table returns to New York and will be included in Swedish Grace.
Open from November 15 until January 31 2025.
Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 18:00, or by appointment
Galerie56, 240 Church Street, New York City