The Struggle of Elements: Move and Funding…

Delve into the story of Anders Jönsson's bronze fountain group Elementens kamp, moved from Olskrokstorget to Redbergsplatsen in Göteborg, funded by Swedish baron Charles Lindberg, and the reasons behind the move and community's response.

Elementens kamp, created by Anders Jönsson, is a popular fountain group in bronze. Originally built for Olskrokstorget, the statue was moved to Redbergsplatsen in Göteborg in 1968. Funded by the generous donation of Swedish baron Charles Lindberg, it was unveiled on Swedish Flag Day in 1930. However, Hjalmar Wijk, the statue's creator, made it clear that the figures in the statue should not be seen as an illustration of life in Olskroken. Following the move, Göteborg's city council chairman, Malte Jacobsson, expressed his gratitude for Lindberg's donation and was pleased to see public art expanding beyond the city center.

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The Struggle of Elements: Move and Funding Behind Anders Jönsson's Bronze

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