Arvtagarna Sculpture

What whispers do the steel figures of Arvtagarna share? Here before the Arvtagarna Sculpture in Malmö, we’re about to uncover a hidden history. The Arvtagarna Sculpture, crafted by Bie Norling, isn’t just steel and artistry. It’s a powerful narrative woven into the fabric of Malmö. Completed in 2018, it speaks to the city’s complex narrative of white supremacy and colonization. Artist Hanni Kamaly, during her project “Markings” with Moderna Museet Malmö, shed light on these often-overlooked aspects of the city’s landscape. She discussed how public art, like the racist caricature at Stig Blomberg’s Torgbrunn fountain, can spark important conversations about what should happen next. These are matters of fact, not subjective opinions. Kamaly’s own sculptures, though not directly related to Arvtagarna, offer a similar unheroic perspective on history, memorializing victims of state violence. So, as you stand before the Arvtagarna, consider its place within this dialogue. What stories does it echo? Who does it remember? The steel figures seem to whisper these questions to the wind, inviting us to reflect on the city’s past, present, and future.