Sculpture in Pilane 2026, 20th anniversary

Every summer in the historic Bohuslän landscape, alongside Stone Age remains and grazing sheep, is a sculpture exhibition of world-leading artists. One of the world's largest works of art, the 14 meter high sculpture ANNA, by the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, sits high on the cliffs with her timeless face turned to the sea.

This year’s exhibition, Sculptural Landscape, presents works by Tony Cragg.

The Nordic Watercolour Museum is beautifully situated by the sea on Tjörn and showcases temporary exhibitions year-round. Swedish artists such as Gunilla Bergström and Lars Lerin, as well as international stars like Louise Bourgeois and Salvador Dali, have been featured here.

Summer Exhibitions

10 May–6 September: Asger Jorn and Per Kirkeby – a powerful exhibition featuring two of Denmark’s most influential artists, exploring spontaneity, ideas and the layers of nature through colour and form.

Pater Noster

The Pater Noster lighthouse on the island of Hamneskär guided sailors for over 150 years. The masterful architecture of this legendary lighthouse is now a home on the horizon. The solitary lighthouse keeper's residence is one of the world's foremost design hotels, and has won several awards such as the World's Best Hotel Concept 2021 and the Stora Turismpriset 2022.

Between May and October, the exhibition Art & Science of Water explores the world’s oceans from both artistic and scientific perspectives. This year’s highlights include Rachel Moore’s Galaxies in Her Eyes, alongside works by Lara Zankoul, Christy Lee Rogers and Olle Nordell.

The summer programme also features an outdoor concert with Lisa Miskovsky on 28 July.