#15 jan Matsson

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ONE DAY AT KUMMELHOLMEN #15


Book Launch, Exhibition, Performance, Conversation & Reading

22 August 2026, 12–18

During One Day at Kummelholmen #15, artist Jan Mattsson presents his newly published book Till det slutna rummet (To the Closed Room).

The publication combines photographs and texts developed over many years, reflecting an installation that Jan worked on in his apartment over a period of nearly three decades.


Lägenhetsbild  Foto Jan Matsson

Programme (14:00–16:00)

1. Jan Mattsson introduces his artistic practice and the book Till det slutna rummet. A conversation follows with Gunnar Olsson, Professor Emeritus of Economic Geography and author of the book's concluding essay, together with Anna Wikberg Mattsson (Jan's mother) and Olle Mattsson (Jan's father). Jan reads selected passages from the book.

2. Artist Dan Fröberg and artist Rakel Berghan Fröberg perform Dan and Rakel Have a Sofa, first presented in 1989.

3. Dan Fröberg performs a live sound piece.

4. Closing reflections by Gunnar Olsson.

Throughout the day, visitors can also experience an ongoing collaborative artwork by Jan Mattsson and Dan Fröberg.


Jan Matsson presents his newly published book Till det slutna rummet (To the Closed Room)