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A school shrouded in whispers. We’re standing before the Royal Institute of Art, a place where creativity has flourished for centuries. Its history stretches back to 1735, entwined with the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Imagine, a drawing school established during the grand construction of Stockholm Palace. It eventually blossomed into this institution, a beacon of artistic pursuit. In 1775, the Royal Academy found a new home, a palace gifted by the renowned statue and bell-caster, Gerhard Meyer. This historical connection earned the art school its endearing nickname, “Mejan”. The Royal Institute of Art officially split from the Academy in 1978. It finally found its permanent abode here on Skeppsholmen in 1995. The Royal Institute of Art has nurtured generations of leading artists who shaped the Swedish art world. Many even returned to inspire new waves of talent as professors. Names like Lennart Rohde, Olle Nyman, and Evert Lundquist echo through its halls. This institution thrives on a legacy of artistic excellence, a testament to the enduring power of creativity.

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