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Ongoing Exhibitions

Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund
Art and Truth-Telling

What accounts as truth? In what ways can art expand the language of truth and the process of truth-telling?

Utställning med konstverk av tuftat garn, svetsad plåt, keramik och teckning.
Sara Granér / Derail Us from Evil

Where are we heading? Granér combines playfulness with political gravity and existential confusion.

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Belkis Ayón / Mythologies

Belkis Ayón (1967-99), one of Cuba’s most distinguished artists, for the first time presented in the Nordics.

Shubigi Rao / Pulp I–IV. View from the exhibition at Bildmuseet 2025–2026. © Shubigi. Rao. Courtesy of. Bildmuseet. Photo: Malin Grönborg
Shubigi Rao / Pulp I–IV

In Shubigi Rao's exhibition we encounter histories of cultural destruction and resistance.

Illustration ur Utflykt av Anders Holmer, årets svenska bilderbok 2024.
Swedish Picture Book of the Year / The Excursion

Bildmuseet presents an exhibition of original illustrations from Swedish Picture Book of the Year.

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Art Friday with Exhibition Opening
Today
17
Oct
Art Friday with Exhibition Opening
Time Today 17:00 - 23:59 Today 17:00 - 23:59
Place Bildmuseet

Opening. Welcome to Art Friday with opening of two new exhibitions. There will also be guided tours, a creative workshop, DJ, and food and drinks by Bygden.

Artists Presentation of Art and Truth-Telling
Sat
18
Oct
Artists Presentation of Art and Truth-Telling
Time 14:00 - 15:00 18 October 14:00 - 15:00
Place Bildmuseet

Artists Tour. The exhibition Art and Truth-Telling is presented by participating artists in conversation with its curators.

Public Discussion: Myth, Power and Humanity
Sun
26
Oct
Public Discussion: Myth, Power and Humanity
Time 14:00 - 15:00 26 October 14:00 - 15:00
Place Bildmuseet

Conversation. Why do we need something to believe in? Welcome to a public conversation about worldviews, belief systems, and the human need for storytelling.

November

Water Sprites and Glass Orchestras
Sun
9
Nov
Water Sprites and Glass Orchestras
Time 14:00 - 15:00 9 November 14:00 - 15:00
Place Bildmuseet

Lecture. Art historian and cultural journalist Paulina Sokolow speaks about Swedish-Jewish art history.

Curator´s Tour: Belkis Ayón / Mythologies
Sun
23
Nov
Curator´s Tour: Belkis Ayón / Mythologies
Time 14:00 - 15:00 23 November 14:00 - 15:00
Place Bildmuseet

Curators Tour. Get a unique insight into Belkis Ayón / Mythologies with a guided tour by Brita Täljedal, Museum curator.

Umeå Film Festival visits Bildmuseet
Sat
29
Nov
Umeå Film Festival visits Bildmuseet
Time 12:00 - 13:00 29 November 12:00 - 13:00
Place Bildmuseet

Film. Umeå Film Festival visits Bildmuseet during the weekend. Today: A short film programme for young children.

News

Besökare skapar i Bildmuseets öppna bildverkstad.
Autumn holiday at Bildmuseet

During the autumn holiday, we invite visitors of all ages to our creative workshop.

I förgrunden samiska trummor med text och bild inpräntat på trumskinnet, i utställningen Art and Truth-Telling. I bakgrunden stommen till en samisk kåta.
A yearlong collaboration between Gaaltije and Bildmuseet

Art and Truth-Telling at Bildmuseet marks the beginning of the collaboration between Gaaltije and Bildmuseet.

Plan your visit

Welcome to Bildmuseet

Bildmuseet is situated next to the river just a few minutes' walk from the city centre. See directions.

Activities

Here you will find events, guided tours, artist interviews and much more.

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Museum shop

Books, exhibition catalogues, jewellery, ceramics, art magazines, posters can be found in the museum shop.