Cosmos and Vanitas: a solo exhibition by Ylva Snöfrid at the Swedish Institute

After having devoted exhibitions to the talented Sara-Vide Ericson, then to the trio Lars Fredrikson, Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund, theSwedish Institute is now opening its doors to Ylva Snöfrid. Born in 1974 in Umeå, northern Sweden, this Scandinavian artist regularly presents her astonishing work and figurative paintings in exhibitions, rituals and performances in galleries throughout Europe, the United States and Asia.

From October 15, 2024 to February 23, 2025, Ylva Snöfrid takes up residence at theSwedish Institute for her very first solo exhibition in Paris. She presents " Cosmos et Vanitas " , an installation billed as a " pictorial and metaphysical interweaving of cosmos, art and life by Ylva Snöfrid ".

Part of a philosophical and existential reflection on the universe, this free exhibition will feature 24 oil paintings, one for each hour of the day. These works were created during the artist's two trips to Jungfraujoch. This spot in the Swiss Alps, often referred to as the " roof of Europe ", was chosen by Ylva Snöfrid as a place of metaphysical pilgrimage. Affected by a deep-seated mountain sickness, the artist has created works that reflect her visions and hallucinations.

The " Cosmos et Vanitas " exhibition will also feature a diary kept by the artist between the winter solstice of 2020 and the winter solstice of 2023. A total of 1,200 drawings are organized in three volumes, devoted respectively to birth, life and death.

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To coincide with this unique installation, theSwedish Institute is also announcing a series of public discussions, performances and encounters, notably with curator, art historian and art critic Nicolas Bourriaud, and writer Marie Darrieussecq. The full program, which is gradually being updated, can be found on the Swedish Institute website.

If you'd like to find out more about the work of this Swedish artist, considered by some to be one of the most talked-about of her generation, then head to theSwedish Institute from October 15, 2024 to February 23, 2025. Note that the exhibition is open free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12pm to 7pm, with late-night opening on Thursdays until 9pm.