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ABOUT KAREN SVENSSON OLAVARRIA
Karen Svensson Olavarria has worked as an art curator since 2017. She previously founded and managed an art gallery, which closed during the pandemic. Since then, she has curated exhibitions in southern Sweden and collaborated with artists, cultural organizations, and educational institutions. Her professional experience and commitment to contemporary art position her as a valuable contributor to cultural initiatives.
Malmö Gallerihelg 2026
This year in collaboration with NGBG we are going to present a new exhibition, info comming soon, stay tuned.
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Your art is truly remarkable and deserves to be showcased to a wider audience. I would be honored to discuss with you how we can give your art the recognition it deserves, including providing it with a platform and a fair price. Additionally, I would greatly appreciate your valuable perspective if you are interested in any of the artists showing on this page. Please feel free to get in touch with me so we can start a conversation. Thank you
CALENDAR, WORKSHOPS AND MORE
I would like to kindly invite you to explore our upcoming events and publications. I understand that your time is valuable, and therefore we suggest syncing your calendar with ours to ensure that you don't miss out on any of our exciting opportunities.
Additionally, I offer online booking for our workshops, and we welcome you to contact us for more information. Here is a glimpse of what we do at the Atelier, and please note that we also offer the same workshops in Swedish.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to the possibility of working with you.
Additionally, I offer online booking for our workshops, and we welcome you to contact us for more information. Here is a glimpse of what we do at the Atelier, and please note that we also offer the same workshops in Swedish.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to the possibility of working with you.
COLLABORATORS
Along my carrier I've met people who had helped me to grow. First of all the artists I displayed and talked to, There's always a unique experience in each one of them. I would like to show this year's collaborators on the next page.
CURATORS PICK - AGNES HJALMARSSON
PAST EXHIBITIONS
LLUC QUERALT
Lluc Queralt is a photographer and filmmaker based in Barcelona, Spain. He is known for his work documenting human rights and social justice issues around the world, including conflict and post-conflict zones.
Queralt has won several awards for his photography and filmmaking, including the International Photography Award, the LensCulture Emerging Talent Award, and the Sony World Photography Award. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
Queralt has won several awards for his photography and filmmaking, including the International Photography Award, the LensCulture Emerging Talent Award, and the Sony World Photography Award. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
BEHNAZ ALEBOUYEH
Behnaz Alebouyeh is an Iranian contemporary artist who creates mixed media artwork that explores themes of identity, memory, and human connection. She uses a wide range of materials, including paint, ink, paper, fabric, and thread, to create complex compositions that challenge stereotypes and societal norms surrounding women in Iran.
One of Alebouyeh's notable series, "The Book of Memory," features mixed media paintings that incorporate family photographs, embroidery, and calligraphy. The series explores the interconnectedness of memory, identity, and cultural heritage, reflecting on her personal experiences growing up in Iran, as well as the experiences of other Iranian women who have lived through periods of political and social upheaval.
In addition to her visual art, Alebouyeh also works with performance and installation art. Her innovative approach to contemporary art has earned her recognition and awards in Iran and internationally. Through her art, Alebouyeh sheds light on the complexities of gender and power dynamics within Iranian society and promotes a deeper understanding and appreciation of Iranian culture.
Behnaz Alebouyeh's artwork is also known for its intricacy and attention to detail, with each piece consisting of many layers of different materials and textures. Her mixed media approach allows her to combine different elements in unique and unexpected ways, creating compositions that are both visually striking and intellectually stimulating.
Furthermore, Alebouyeh's art is often deeply personal and reflects her own experiences and perspectives as an Iranian woman. Through her work, she aims to challenge the status quo and advocate for greater equality and empowerment for women in Iran and around the world.
Overall, Behnaz Alebouyeh's innovative use of mixed media and her exploration of themes related to identity, memory, and the female experience make her an important voice in contemporary art. Her work encourages viewers to question their own assumptions and beliefs, and to gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the world around them.
One of Alebouyeh's notable series, "The Book of Memory," features mixed media paintings that incorporate family photographs, embroidery, and calligraphy. The series explores the interconnectedness of memory, identity, and cultural heritage, reflecting on her personal experiences growing up in Iran, as well as the experiences of other Iranian women who have lived through periods of political and social upheaval.
In addition to her visual art, Alebouyeh also works with performance and installation art. Her innovative approach to contemporary art has earned her recognition and awards in Iran and internationally. Through her art, Alebouyeh sheds light on the complexities of gender and power dynamics within Iranian society and promotes a deeper understanding and appreciation of Iranian culture.
Behnaz Alebouyeh's artwork is also known for its intricacy and attention to detail, with each piece consisting of many layers of different materials and textures. Her mixed media approach allows her to combine different elements in unique and unexpected ways, creating compositions that are both visually striking and intellectually stimulating.
Furthermore, Alebouyeh's art is often deeply personal and reflects her own experiences and perspectives as an Iranian woman. Through her work, she aims to challenge the status quo and advocate for greater equality and empowerment for women in Iran and around the world.
Overall, Behnaz Alebouyeh's innovative use of mixed media and her exploration of themes related to identity, memory, and the female experience make her an important voice in contemporary art. Her work encourages viewers to question their own assumptions and beliefs, and to gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the world around them.
HILARIO SILVA
Hilario Silva was born in the Dominican Republic, (1964-) and studied at the National School of Fine arts in the Escuela Del Alto Chabón (American school) and in New York, he studied art prints. He is the fourth of twelve siblings.
When young Silva showed his skills as an artist, the support of his family was not as he expected. To pursue his dream he had to work hard and help his mother support the family and pay for his own education. He dropped out of Art School after a while but he returned thanks to the church that helped him with the art materials.
Silva’s inspiration in art was his uncle, a local artist to whom Silva showed admiration since he was a child. Later in New York, his frequent visits to the museum inspired him to find his own path, being attracted to African masks and formations of composition in different art movements that determined the launch of his career as an artist.
Silva paints feelings, roots, and history. Contouring figures and heap forms and formed masses. He believes in art unification apart from the harmony and the changes he has been acquiring on the track of his career. Never jealous of his art tries to enjoy life painting and sharing with others knowledge, enriching each other’s art. His work is a work of admiration and connection. Measuring their capacities, and finding individual development, he reached harmony and created his works for the soul.
When young Silva showed his skills as an artist, the support of his family was not as he expected. To pursue his dream he had to work hard and help his mother support the family and pay for his own education. He dropped out of Art School after a while but he returned thanks to the church that helped him with the art materials.
Silva’s inspiration in art was his uncle, a local artist to whom Silva showed admiration since he was a child. Later in New York, his frequent visits to the museum inspired him to find his own path, being attracted to African masks and formations of composition in different art movements that determined the launch of his career as an artist.
Silva paints feelings, roots, and history. Contouring figures and heap forms and formed masses. He believes in art unification apart from the harmony and the changes he has been acquiring on the track of his career. Never jealous of his art tries to enjoy life painting and sharing with others knowledge, enriching each other’s art. His work is a work of admiration and connection. Measuring their capacities, and finding individual development, he reached harmony and created his works for the soul.
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