Mås Sculpture

High above a Stockholm sledding hill a concrete seagull plunges. This is Mås Sculpture. It’s not just any seagull. It’s a giant 25-foot artwork. A collaboration between Pablo Picasso and Carl Nesjar. Nesjar a Norwegian sculptor created a unique technique. He mixed black rocks into concrete. This made a kind of concrete painting. Picasso and Nesjar worked together on about 30 pieces. They enlarged Picasso’s drawings and sculptures. They transformed them into gigantic concrete works. Mås one of their masterpieces stands proudly. It sits atop a hill in the Kungshamra student housing complex. Allan Skarne the architect donated the sculpture in 1969. He loved concrete and wanted to celebrate the new buildings. The sculpture is completely unexpected in this setting. It’s a whimsical surprise. A breathtaking splash of art in a modern concrete landscape. Imagine the students sledding down the hill past this enormous bird. Its form abstract yet powerful. The rough texture of the concrete feels almost ancient. It contrasts with the smooth modern buildings. Mås Sculpture is more than just art. It’s a symbol of unexpected beauty. It’s a testament to a unique collaboration. It’s a fascinating piece of Stockholm history. So next time you’re in Bergshamra Solna. Take a moment to appreciate this concrete seagull. It is a true hidden gem of Stockholm.