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Valhallabadet - a venue for unexpected events

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Architects Emma Svanberg and Benoit Marie have delved into the history of Valhallabadet. Through this exhibition they invite visitors to take an architectural look at the university library’s archives. What unexpected treasures might be hidden in the collections, and what insights might they offer?

Exhibition
Date
11 May 2026 - 9 Aug 2026
Location
Humanities Library

Kvinnor Kan

Throughout its history, Valhallabadet has been the venue for many events, primarily in swimming and water sports. But it was also once the venue for the world’s first Kvinnor Kan (Women Can) fair, which was inaugurated in Valhallabadet’s pool hall in 1984. Mrs Christina Magnuson gave the opening speech, Queen Silvia was in attendance, there was aqua aerobics, opera singing and folk music – and as the highlight of the opening programme, Ulrika Knape demonstrated the ‘jump for the future’ that won her Olympic gold and silver in 1972 and 1976.

About the exhibition

The exhibition forms part of a dialogue on the architectural qualities found at Valhallabadet. The exhibitors are Emma Svanberg and Benoit Marie, an architectural team who share an interest in swimming and bathing culture and are frequent visitors to Valhallabadet.

Opening of the exhibition

Thursday 14 May, at 17:30

At the opening, the architects Emma Svanberg and Benoit Marie will guide visitors through the exhibition. An open discussion about the building and its uses beyond the usual as well as the potential of the archives, will also take place.

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