Vägen till skulpturen (The Path to Sculpture)

”The way to sculpture” is a package consisting of both material and method, available for children between the age of 1 and 3 years. It is a tool for children to explore their local public art and area. This exhibition displays the work of four different preschools in Malmö, all created in autumn of 2025.

The way to sculpture-project was developed by Malmö Konsthall in close collaboration with local preschools. The material consists of a map with instructions, and is free to download for all preschools in Malmö, at kulturbokning.malmo.se. In the first step of the process, the educators and children decide on a sculpture or art piece in their local area. They will then visit the sculpture on multiple occasions, each time documenting or interacting with the sculpture in a new way. They make their own models in clay and capture every detail through frottage (covering the object with paper and using a pen to transfer an imprint of the texture) and stamp printing. They will then create their own individual folders where they collect all the information.

How the method works

The emphasis is on easily accessible materials, like paper, graphite and clay, often already available at the preschool. Children are also encouraged to note and document the route they take to the sculpture. What can they notice and observe on the way there? This helps with increased orientation and awareness of their local environment. The method is very adaptable, and every child can participate according to their own interest and ability. Some might prefer to just observe and gather information, while others like to be more hands on with the creative work.

Involving 30 preschools

From May to August 2025, 30 kits were handed out to preschools in and around Malmö. Everyone who took part also had the option to be part of this exhibition. Four preschools are displaying their results around you, showing the final product, but also give you an insight to their process and journey to get to this point. One thing is clear, this method inspires both children and educators, and many chose to continue the work on their own. Participating preschools are Triangelns Preschool, RF Bergs Preschool, Rönnbärets Preschool and Annelunds Preschool. Many thanks to all the educators and children who took part!

Everyones right to culture

According to the UNs Convention of the Rights of the Child, Article 31, every child has the right to take part in and experience Arts and Culture. To uphold this convention, Malmö stads Kulturförvaltning has created “Everyone’s right to culture in School” – a range of free and accessible cultural experiences for children and young people. The program covers preschool all the way up to high school, including children with special needs or those who don’t attend school. This ensures that every child and young person gets at least one cultural experience every year, and also gain insight into the full variety of and scope of the cultural activities available in Malmö.