“12 Swedish Sculptors” showcased contemporary sculptures. Several generations were represented, from the then 80-year-old Christian Berg to the over 50 years younger Anders Åberg. Sivert Lindblom’s works, often three-dimensional forms of his body and profile, were strategically placed, gazing out through Malmö Konsthall’s large glass panels. Hanns Karlewski’s work, “Människa du är iakttagen (Human, You Are Being Watched)”, clearly revealed social criticism – depicting a surveillance center that registers your life patterns. A reality that is palpable in many urban environments today.

Torsten Rehnqvist’s sculptures carved in wood, monumental yet incredibly sensitive, also captivated the youngest visitors. Anders Åberg’s models of houses portrayed inhumane environments, decay, and boredom. He often drew inspiration from different suburban settings in the Western world that lack a sense of hope for the future, from the high-rises in Tensta to the shantytowns of West Virginia.