In the spring of 2013, the Stockholm School of Economics and Magasin 3 Stockholm Konsthall launched a collaborative project to bring new perspectives and inspiration into the academic environment. Since May, a program of film-based artworks from the Magasin 3 collection has been presented in the Atrium of the Stockholm School of Economics. The purpose of the program is to demonstrate how art can place things within a broader context, and address the complexity of the human experience by challenging our deep-seated—and often simplistic—views of the world around us.

The project is timely, as witnessed by a current debate in the media in which some assert that humanities are essential for a creative business sector. Citing studies that show how the arts can help to substantiate theoretical studies, they argue that the field of economics must be broadened.

The Atrium is a public space located within an institution of higher learning, a natural arena for the debate of ideas. Appropriately, the content and the presentation of some of the films have sparked a variety of reactions. This seminar Why art at SSE? provides the opportunity to consider some issues that often arise: How does art affect us? What function does art serve in a public space? And what can the humanities do for economics?

The panel will include participants from the Stockholm School of Economics, Magasin 3 and the Stockholm art scene. Discussions will address the role of art in society and the importance of taking advantage of the diverse perspectives that art can provide culturally, politically and economically. Following the panel discussion, the floor will be open to further questions and conversation.

Panel: Kristina Möster Nilsson, project manager Public Art Agency; Ann-Sofi Sidén, Artist and Professor, The Royal Institute of Arts, Stockholm; Lars Strannegård, Vice President and Professor, Stockholm School of Economics; Nina Øverli, Curator, Magasin 3, and curator of the film program at the School of Economics.

Moderator: David Neuman, Museum Director, Magasin 3 and Affiliated Professor, Stockholm University.

Curator Richard Julin gives a guided tour of Chapter III of the exhibition Thrice upon a time. In Swedish.

Chris Burden (1946, USA) gives a lecture in Stockholm in relation to his exhibition at Magasin 3.

Curator Tessa Praun talked with Mika Rottenberg about her art and the exhibition Sneeze to Squeeze. Afterwards, Mika Rottenberg was available to sign her new catalogue.

Exhibition curator Tessa Praun guided visitors through Mika Rottenberg’s exhibition Sneeze to Squeeze and also presented new additions to the exhibitions Something Turned Into a Thing and Chris Burden.

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A guided tour through the exhibitions with Erik Sigerud.

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Curator Tessa Praun guides us through the exhibitions Something Turned Into a Thing and Chris Burden.

Exhibition curator Tessa Praun presents Something Turned Into a Thing and discusses the works and shares anecdotes about how they found their way into the Magasin 3 collection with museum director David Neuman.

Curator Richard Julin guides us through the exhibition Too much Skin, Taste & Turpentine.

Curator Richard Julin talks to Anton Henning about his artistry and the exhibition Too much Skin, Taste & Turpentine.