Artipelag, located in Stockholm's archipelago, is an art museum that blends art and nature. Opened in June 2012, the building was designed by the late architect Johan Nyrén to fit into the surrounding landscape. The museum was the brainchild of Björn Jakobson, who founded the Swedish infant-care products company in 1961, and his wife, Lillemor. The parent company Lillemor Design provided funding of approximately $69 million according to estimates in Swedish media.
The building covers an area of approximately 10,000 square meters and includes 3,000 square meters of art galleries. It is surrounded by 22 acres of natural scenery. The name of the museum is a pun on 'arkipelag,' the Swedish word for 'archipelago.'
Artipelag has hosted notable exhibitions, such as works by William Wegman, Candida Höfer, and Poul Gernes. The museum offers art galleries, a shop, event venues with artist spaces, activity areas for children, and conference rooms. Visitors can experience the various exhibitions while surrounded by the landscape of the archipelago.
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