Market Talks is our engaging programme of curated conversations highlighting interesting topics, change makers and current issues on the Nordic art scene. Join us for an engaging programme at the fair over the weekend.

Besides hundreds of engaging artworks, you will be able to take part in the Market Talks programme, visit the Market Extended gallery of large scale works of art that goes beyond the booth context and meet some of the artists taking part in the fair. Below you can explore the full programme. 

The Art of Collecting

Saturday May 18
13:00–13:45
Market Art Fair

Language: Swedish

Being able to collect art is often seen as an economic privilege. Does it really have to be that way? What can art collecting look like and how does one start? Liljevalchs Director Joanna Sandell Wright engages in conversation with three art collectors about the intricacies of art collecting. The discussion is inspired by Liljevalchs' recent and current exhibitions, "Vårsalongen" and "Hjärtahjärna."

Portrait photo of Marika and CG Wachtmeister by Mikael Olsson

The conversation is hosted by Liljevalchs Konsthall.

Participants: Marika and CG Wachtmeister (Collectors and founders of Wanås Konst), Ashik Zaman (Co-founder and Editor in Chief of C-Print, Curator). Moderated by Joanna Sandell-Wright (Director Liljevalchs Konsthall).

Gallerists and artists – how do they cohere?

Sunday May 19
13:00–13:45
Market Art Fair

Language: Swedish

As an artist, being able to navigate one's creative path while simultaneously trying to make a living can be a challenging journey. This conversation highlights the relationship between galleries and artists, with voices from both the artists' and gallerists' perspectives.

What does it mean for an artist to be represented by a gallery? Can an artist collaborate with multiple galleries simultaneously? Do gallerists only sell art? What is the difference between commercial and non-profit galleries?

The conversation is hosted by Liljevalchs Konsthall.

Participants: Joakim Ojanen (Artist), Katrin Westman (Artist), Katarina Sjögren (Gallerist) and Pontus Hammarén (Gallerist). Moderated by Jenny Danielsson (Co-founder of Konstkompaniet)

Reclaiming scrap: Learning from Sustainable Creative Practices

Sunday May 19
15:00–15:45
Market Art Fair

Language: Swedish

To infuse one's creative process using inherited, found, or discarded materials. In this conversation, we meet three creators with different practices but a shared philosophy of creating new pieces of art, furniture or garments from recycled materials and the meaning and expression it creates. The conversation will be moderated by Li Pamp.

Participants: Maja Freiman (Creative Director and co-founder Main Nué), Jack Dalla Santa (Designer and co-founder Contem Furniture), Nadine Byrne (Artist), Kirsi Mattila (CEO of Hantarbetets Vänner). Moderated by Li Pamp (CEO Hantverkarna Stockholm and Hantverkarnas Riksorganisation).

Guided Tour: How to Start Collecting Art

Friday May 17
17:00–17:30
Meet at Booth 39 (Belenius)

Language: Swedish

What might art collecting entail, and how does one begin? Must artwork be expensive? What constitutes a gallery, and what roles do gallerists play? Moreover, what defines an edition? These and many more questions are to be answered on this guided tour, offering an introduction to the art market and its stakeholders, providing opportunities to engage with galleries and artists exhibiting at the fair.

Guided Tour: Introduction to Market Art Fair

Saturday May 18
12:00–12:30
Meet at Booth 39 (Belenius)

Language: Swedish

Get to know the galleries and artists participating at Market Art Fair 2024! This guided tour provides insight into this year's fair and highlights the presentations adorning the walls at Liljevalchs.

Guided Tour: Young Painters

Saturday May 18
13:00–13:30
Meet at Booth 39 (Belenius)

Language: Swedish

During this tour on Saturday afternoon, we'll have the opportunity to meet some of the artists showcasing their work at the fair, particularly focusing on the young painters featured in this year's presentation. We'll delve into what inspires them, their perspectives on painting, and much more.

Guided Tour: Market Debut

Saturday May 18
14:00–14:45
Meet at Spritmuseum

Language: Swedish

Discover the talented young artists making their market debut this year! Gain insights into Amanda Karlsson's imaginative sculptures, Jonatan Pihlgren's expressive paintings, and Jesse Stevenson's captivating artworks.

Guided Tour: Heartbrain

Saturday May 18
15:00–15:45
Meet at Liljevalchs+

Language: Swedish

Art Collectors Marika & CG Wachtmeister guide you through their collection exhibition 'Heartbrain' at Liljevalchs+

Guided Tour: Sculpture

Sunday May 19
13:00–13:30
Meet at Booth 39 (Belenius)

Language: Swedish

Join us on Sunday afternoon for a dive into the world of sculptures! Get an introduction to the many sculptors whose works are on view in the fair booths and outside the venue as part of Market Extended.

Guided Tour: Market Debut

Sunday May 19
14:00–14:30
Meet at Spritmuseum

Language: Swedish

Discover the talented young artists making their market debut this year! Gain insights into Amanda Karlsson's imaginative sculptures, Jonatan Pihlgren's expressive paintings, and Jesse Stevenson's captivating artworks.