FROM OUR COLLECTION
Accelerator presents Gravity, Be My Friend by Pipilotti Rist
September 13, 2025 – February 8, 2026
Curator: Richard Julin
On September 13, Accelerator at Stockholm University opens a new exhibition featuring a central piece from Magasin III’s collection – Gravity, Be My Friend by Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist.
Widely recognized as one of the most influential artists of our time, Rist is associated with her colorful and dreamlike video installations. Her work often explores the body, our human senses, rituals, and taboos – in ways that are both playful and poetic. Gravity, Be My Friend is a large-scale audiovisual installation that will fill an entire gallery at Accelerator.
The title work was originally created for Magasin III Museum for Contemporary Art, where Rist’s first solo exhibition in Scandinavia was held in 2007. It is now part of the museum’s collection. Accelerator’s exhibition program is supported by Magasin III and the Robert Weil Family Foundation.
Magasin III Museum for Contemporary Art (Stockholm) has for the moment ceased its public exhibition program. Founded in 1987, Magasin III has served as a platform for the most compelling contemporary art by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Since its inception, the museum has offered artists the opportunity to create new works, known as Magasin III Productions. Over the years, and in tandem with our exhibition program, an extensive collection has developed. The institution has also produced numerous publications and hosted a wide range of programs connected to its exhibitions. On our Play page, you can explore recorded materials from past talks, lectures, and other events.
Magasin III is now entering a new phase dedicated to analyzing and evolving its distinctive collection. Please view our homepage for updates on current loans of works from our collection to institutions worldwide, as well as access to our archive, which documents the institution’s history. For further questions, please contact our head office.
Image: Tal R, Natten (The Night), 2019 (detail). Collection Magasin III.