“What does it mean, ‘Här och nu, där och då’?” someone whispers. It means “Here and now, there and then.” This intriguing title belongs to a statue by artist Linnéa Jörpeland.
Let’s explore the story behind this artwork. “Här och nu, där och då” invites us to reflect on time. It makes us consider how the past connects to the present. The statue encourages a dialogue between then and now.
Think about Stockholm’s history as you gaze upon this artwork. Stockholm has undergone dramatic changes. Many remember a different city. “Här och nu, där och då” encourages us to remember.
Consider Kungsgatan. Once, it was a narrow alley. Today, it is a grand boulevard. Places transform. “Här och nu, där och då” reminds us of this constant evolution.
The statue’s title echoes a theme found in many books about Stockholm. These books juxtapose old and new photographs. They reveal how much the city has changed. These books capture Stockholm “då och nu” then and now.
One such book highlights the vanished Norra Smedjegatan. It once ran where Gallerian stands today. “Här och nu, där och då” invites us to imagine what was. It makes us think about the layers of history beneath our feet.
Another book recalls a shantytown near Karlaplan. It existed as recently as the 1970s. “Här och nu, där och då” encourages us to appreciate the present. The statue helps us understand how different the past was.
Even the TV-eken, a famous oak tree, was once surrounded by countryside. Now, it stands amidst urban bustle. “Här och nu, där och då” speaks to the contrast between rural past and urban present.
The Jubileumsutställningen or Jubilee Exhibition in Gothenburg in 1923. It was a display of Gothenburg’s importance. It showcased trade, technology and culture. The exhibition used modern methods to communicate its message. It used graphics, photography and film. The exhibition aimed to connect with an international audience.
The exhibition took place where the University Library and the Faculty of Humanities are now located. “Här och nu, där och då” reflects the themes of such exhibitions. It blends past visions with current realities.
“Här och nu, där och då” is more than just a statue. It’s an invitation to contemplate time. It encourages us to reflect on Stockholm’s ever changing face. It bridges the gap between what was and what is. It leaves us pondering the flow of time.