Malmö Konsthall — Klas Anshelm's 1975 Bright Pavilion of Nordic Contemporary Art

At a Glance

Malmö Konsthall opened September 1975 by Swedish architect Klas Anshelm. Its 2,000 m² column-free Great Hall with 80 skylights is considered the ideal of neutral exhibition space. Free entry.

A Welfare-State Kunsthalle

The city funds it entirely so any citizen can experience contemporary art for free. Director Eje Högestätt brought the first Nordic solo shows of Judd, Flavin, Beuys and Darboven.

Highlights

• The Great Hall — 2,000 m², 80 skylights.
• Major retrospectives — Klein, Judd, Horn, Rist.
• Film, talks and performances.
• Architecture archive and tours.
• Smak Café.

Visiting Tips

10-min walk from Malmö C; 35-min train from Copenhagen across the Øresund Bridge. Free. 1–1.5 hours. Closed Mondays.