The Abecita Pop art and Photo museum
Borås

Pop art and tailor-made artifacts

The Abecita Pop art and Photo museum's unique collection of art is centred on the pop art breakthrough of the 1960s and features prominent works from every decade until the present.
Experience iconic works by the greatest artist names of modern times, including Warhol, Rauschenberg, Bourgeois, Hockney, Bacon and Hamilton. The collection contains everything from Ellsworth Kelly's more minimalist art to Jim Dine's bold color explosions.

The museum's permanent exhibition includes about 500 works of award-winning Nordic textile art that are displayed in a traditional industrial environment from the time when 300 seamstresses sat in long rows and sewed underwear.

Photo art, cafe and design shop

The Abecita museum is famous for its different photo exhibitions by Swedish and international photographers, in addition to the permanent collection of pop art and graphics. The museum arranges lecture evenings, beginners’ courses and full day workshops with famous photographers for photography enthusiasts.

The exhibitions change every four months and are displayed on three floors. There is also a cafe, a design shop and a well-stocked bookshop with unique photo books.

InfoPoint

Would you like more ideas about what you can find nearby? The Abecita Pop art and Photo museum is a certified InfoPoint where you can pick up brochures and maps and knowledgeable staff can help with your questions about the area.