Fancy seeing an art show this weekend but no idea where to go? Well look no further, Stockholm boasts an abundance of art galleries and exhibitions showcasing both Swedish and international talents, contemporary artists and established pioneers. Stockholm's cultural art scene is thriving with a little something for everyone. The offering includes traditional paintings, photography, installations, performance art and graffiti. Looking at great art needn't cost the same as buying great art. We've put together a comprehensive guide to the best art galleries in Stockholm to help you really zone in on the city's cultural core.
The best art galleries in Stockholm
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Stockholm's best art galleries
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1Wetterling Gallery Reputable reputation
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2Galleri Stockholm Unique artworks by Swedish artists
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3Gallery Steinsland Berliner Street art
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4Galerie Nordenhake Famous art collector
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5GSA Gallery International big shot
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6Andréhn-Schiptjenko A contemporary art pioneer
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7Artipelag Nautical inspirations
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8WAY gallery Sthlm Colourful
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9Galleri Flach A creative bridge been the North and Africa
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10Galleri Magnus Karlsson From Västerås to France
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11ID:I Galleri Run by artists
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12Cfhill In a 17th-century palace
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13YellowKorner Budget-friendly photo art
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14Misschiefs Art by women and non-binary individuals
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15Alice Hair & Art Combine business with pleasure Sponsored
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16Cornelia Sojdelius Gallery Young, female Artists
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17Konstfack The art students' own gallery
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18Artten Peace and freedom
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19Oak Island Gallery Sociable rock 'n' roll gallery
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Stockholm's best art galleries
Reputable reputation
Wetterling Gallery has been catering to art-lovers since 1978 and is one of Scandinavia's most prominent galleries. During recent years, more Swedish talent has been showcased - both up-and-coming and established artists. The gallery focuses upon paintings, photography and sculptures.
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Kungsträdgården 3, City/Norrmalm
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Unique artworks by Swedish artists
Galleri Stockholm in the city centre sells artworks from some of Sweden's best-known artists. They exhibit some 240 framed artworks, ready to take home and hang on your wall. You'll find many unusual, unexpected paintings on the more than 170 metres of wall space.
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Karlavägen 69, Östermalm
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Galleri Stockholm
070-740 44 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Street art
This gallery prides itself with a carefully curated collection of street art, exhibiting the works of New York artist Neck Face and Dash Snow (curated by Leo Fitzpatrick from the movie Kids) for example. Steinsland Berliner appeals to a younger audience eager to view performance art as well as paintings.
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Bondegatan 70, Södermalm
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Famous art collector
Galerie Nordenhake has been around since the 70's and has amassed quite a reputation for itself. Since the 90's they also have a branch in Berlin. The gallery exhibits popular international and domestic artists and participates in all major art fairs.
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Lützengatan, Östermalm
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Galerie Nordenhake
08-21 18 92 - Read more on Thatsup
International big shot
With 500 square meters at its disposal, next to a courtyard in Vasastan's gallery district, Andersson/Sandström exhibits an exciting assortment of contemporary international artists, both famous and unknown. Louise Bourgeois is just one of the many creatives to have showcased their work there.
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Hudiksvallsgatan 6, Vasastan
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GSA Gallery
08-32 49 90 - Read more on Thatsup
A contemporary art pioneer
Since the 1990's founders Cilene Andréhn and Marina Schiptjenk have enhanced Stockholm's art scene, introducing several major players. Famous artists have had their big break-through here, and the gallery's exhibitions attract a wide audience.
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Linnégatan 31, Östermalm
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Andréhn-Schiptjenko
08-612 00 75 - Read more on Thatsup
Nautical inspirations
Artipelag is a popular contemporary art destination beautifully located by the sea. The venue boasts art gallery, boutique and restaurant as well as conference facilities. Botanise among the transitional art collections and pop into the Artipelag Gallery if you feel like taking a piece with you home.
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Artipelagstigen 1, The Archipelago/Värmdö
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Artipelag
08-570 130 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Colourful
Way is young, colourful, and well-curated. Experience various art forms in different materials from contemporary and upcoming artists. Through their exhibitions, events, and collaborations, they aim not only to showcase art, but also to initiate conversations and discussions about art.
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Upplandsgatan 57, Vasastan
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WAY gallery Sthlm
08-660 11 03 - Read more on Thatsup
A creative bridge been the North and Africa
Galleri Flach is also located in Vasastan’s gallery district. Contemporary artists are highlighted with a wide scope of art forms. Flach differentiates itself from its peers though its partnerships, introducing talented artists from Africa.
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Jakobsgatan 27 C, City/Norrmalm
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Galleri Flach
08-661 13 99 - Read more on Thatsup
From Västerås to France
Galleri Magnus Karlsson was founded back in 1990, in Västerås. A few years later, they moved to Stockholm and started their gallery focusing on promoting new Swedish artists and establishing long-term relationships.
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Fredsgatan 12, City/Norrmalm
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Galleri Magnus Karlsson
08-660 43 53 - Read more on Thatsup
Run by artists
This gallery on Södermalm is run by the artists themselves and it reflects their individual visions. The members take turns exhibiting but they also invite guest artists and curators to show their work.
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Tjärhovsgatan 19, Södermalm
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In a 17th-century palace
Cfhill is an art gallery located in a 17th-century palace near Kungsträdgården. They opened in 2015 and have since exhibited works by artists such as Hilma af Klint, Yayoi Kusama, and Andy Warhol.
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Västra Trädgårdsgatan 9, City/Norrmalm
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Budget-friendly photo art
The boutique inside MOOD Stockholm is a dream come true for art buffs that want their walls covered with the works of famous photographers but can't afford one-of-a-kind pieces. Larger volume = lower prices. The offering ranges from nature to fashion and is available in numerous different formats.
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Regeringsgatan 48 (Mood), City/Norrmalm
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YellowKorner
08-664 48 66 - Read more on Thatsup
Art by women and non-binary individuals
Misschiefs started as an exhibition featuring works by 10 women and non-binary individuals selected for their groundbreaking art. Or as Misschiefs puts it: art that is "punk by nature". The gallery has continued exhibiting alternative art created by women and non-binary individuals.
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Norra Stationsgatan 61, Vasastan
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Alice Hair & Art
SponsoredCombine business with pleasure
At Alice Hair & Art, you can combine business with pleasure and get your hair done while enjoying some art. The founder, Sara Alice Dahlgren, describes it as a concept studio where she exhibits everything from paintings, photos and sculptures to jewellery and clothes from various creators. As well as enjoying art and getting a haircut, you can also take part in various creative events here.
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Regeringsgatan 87, City/Norrmalm
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Young, female Artists
This gallery is the brainchild of the artists Cornelia Sojdelius and Eric Gadd. The gallery mainly focuses on young, female artists who work in various techniques. Above all, they aim to spark conversation and surprise with the art.
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Cardellgatan 6, Östermalm
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Cornelia Sojdelius Gallery
070-817 39 94 - Read more on Thatsup
The art students' own gallery
Naturally, an art school needs its own art gallery. Right next door to Konstfack art school on Telefonplan is Galleri Konstfack, where the students exhibit their own art. Discover the great artists of tomorrow.
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LM Ericssons väg 14, Hägersten-Liljeholmen
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Konstfack
08-450 41 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Peace and freedom
Artten is a bohemian gallery, where art, fashion, and craftsmanship with a focus on peace and freedom come together. As well as exhibitions, various types of workshops and events also take place here.
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Artillerigatan 10, Östermalm
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Artten
073-509 69 86 - Read more on Thatsup
Sociable rock 'n' roll gallery
Get your daily dose of rock 'n' roll at Oak Island Gallery, in the form of unique art. The gallery is run by siblings Jesper and Nella Hurtig, who created the gallery to provide Stockholm with a welcoming space dedicated to art, inspired by art galleries they'd visited in cities such as London, New York, Berlin and Santa Barbara. Oak Island isn't just a gallery, it's an inviting and creative space where you can meet around art and music.
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Birkagatan 31, Vasastan
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Oak Island Gallery
072-717 47 89 - Read more on Thatsup