Biography
Ann Makander
Ann Makander, born in Malmö in 1954, is a painter and printmaker. She studied at Forum Art School in Malmö, Brage Art School in Umeå and the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm. She divides her time between her Malmö studio and her home in the Scanian countryside.
Colour, geometric abstraction, repetition and pattern run throughout her work. Her sources of inspiration include structures found in nature, textiles and games.
Selected solo exhibitions
2020
- Galleri Rostrum, Malmö, Sweden
2018
- Österåker Art Gallery, Sweden
- Vandalorum, Värnamo, Sweden
- Grafiska Sällskapet (The Swedish Printmakers Association), Stockholm, Sweden
- Lomma Art Association, Lomma, Sweden
2016
- Galleri Strömbom, Uppsala, Sweden
- Umeå Art Gallery, Sweden
- Brösarp Art Gallery, Sweden
2014
- Tomelilla Art Gallery, Sweden
2013
- Härnösand Art Gallery, Sweden
2012
- Enköping Art Gallery, Sweden
- Galleri Hörnan, Falun, Sweden
2011
- Konstforum, Norrköping, Sweden
2010
- Museum of Lithographic Art, Tidaholm, Sweden
- Galleri Gullmarn, Skredsvik, Sweden
- Ljungberg Museum, Ljungby, Sweden
Show 47 exhibitions before 2010
2009
- Galleri Oijens, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Galleri Persson, Malmö, Sweden
2008
- Konstnärshuset Print Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden
2007
- Galleri Helle Knudsen, Stockholm, Sweden
2006
- Hanaholmen Cultural Centre, Helsinki, Finland
- Limhamn Art Gallery, Malmö, Sweden
2005
- Sölvesborg Art Gallery, Sweden
2004
- Konstens Hus, Luleå, Sweden
- Galleri S, Östersund, Sweden
- Grafiska Sällskapet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Galerie Oijens, Gothenburg, Sweden
2003
- Ystad Art Museum, Sweden
2002
- Galleri Svenska Bilder, Stockholm, Sweden
- Stadsgalleriet, Halmstad, Sweden
2001
- Växjö Art Gallery, Sweden
2000
- Galleri Svenska Bilder, Stockholm, Sweden
1999
- Synvinkeln, Nordanå, Skellefteå Museum, Sweden
- Galleri Bergman, Malmö, Sweden
1998
- Galleri Gullmarn, Skredsvik, Sweden
- Galleri Danielson, Borgholm, Sweden
- Galleri Smedhamre, Uppsala, Sweden
- Display case at Stureplan during the European City of Culture year, Stockholm
1997
- Ystad Art Museum, Sweden
1996
- Galleri Svenska Bilder, Stockholm, Sweden
1995
- Galleri Gerthel, Malmö, Sweden
- Galleri Lotsen, Karlshamn, Sweden
- Härja Rectory, Tidaholm, Sweden
- Smålands Art Archive, Värnamo, Sweden
1994
- Galleri J B, Västerås, Sweden
- Galleri Ferm, Malmö, Sweden
- Tjörnedalagården, Baskemölla, Sweden
1993
- Galleri Konstkammaren, Umeå, Sweden
- Galerie Konstruktiv Tendens, Stockholm, Sweden
1992
- Galleri Tobisborg, Simrishamn, Sweden
- Galleri Arton Karat, Söderhamn, Sweden
1991
- Galleri Sankt Olof, Norrköping, Sweden
1990
- Galleri 1, Gothenburg, Sweden
1989
- Galleri Bernhardson, Malmö, Sweden
- Galerie Konstruktiv Tendens, Stockholm, Sweden
- Galleri Gouachen, Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen, Denmark
1988
- Skövde Art Gallery, Sweden
- Galleri Ferm, Malmö, Sweden
1986
- Galleri Sankt Olof, Norrköping, Sweden
- Galerie Blanche, Stockholm, Sweden
- Bildhörnan, Umeå, Sweden
1985
- Galleri Ferm, Malmö, Sweden
1984
- Galleri Mejan, Stockholm, Sweden
Selected group exhibitions
2024
- 17th Print Triennial, Uppsala Art Museum, Sweden
2022
- Concrete artists from Scania and Denmark, Vargåkra gård, Hammenhög, Sweden
2014–2015
- Galleri Lindqvist, Arkelstorp, Sweden
2014
- Brösarp Art Gallery, Sweden
2012
- Fullersta Bio Art Gallery, Huddinge, Sweden
- Project Printmaking, Galleri Nordens Ljus, Stockholm, Sweden
2011
- Konstens par, Hälleforsnäs Art Gallery, Sweden
Show 31 exhibitions before 2010
2009
- Hälleforsnäs Art Gallery, Sweden
2008
- Galleri Villåttinge, Flen, Sweden
- No Roses Without Thorns, Galleri Valfisken, Simrishamn, Sweden
2007
- The Gallery’s Artists, Galleri Helle, Stockholm
- Project Printmaking, Galleri Nordens Ljus, Stockholm
2005
- Wanås, Knislinge, Sweden
2000
- Konstfrämjandet, Norrköping, Sweden
1999
- Touring exhibition at Staffanstorp Art Gallery, Kristianstad Regional Museum and Tomarp Manor, Knislinge, Sweden
1998
- Longing, with Ann Blom, Gittan Jönsson and Carin Person Åström, Kulturhuset Valfisken, Simrishamn, Sweden
1996
- The Wish Exhibition, Ystad Art Museum, Sweden
- With Lotti Ringström, Galleri Mellby skola, Kivik, Sweden
1995
- Creations, Mariestad and Lidköping, Sweden
1994
- K-banan, Mariestad, Sweden
- Glass, Trelleborg Museum, Sweden
- Adriana, Galleri Glemminge, Glemmingebro, Sweden
- We Are Malmö – City of Culture, Galleri Adlers, Sweden
- Salon d’automne des Amis de Grez, Grez-sur-Loing, France
1993
- Flags Around Kinneviken, Lidköping, Sweden
- Painters as Printmakers, Hässelby Palace, Sweden
1992
- 5+5, Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm
- Print Triennial, Liljevalchs Konsthall, Stockholm
1991
- With Kicki Bergqvist-Selder, Karby gård, Täby, Sweden
1988–1990
- From the Studio, touring exhibition produced by Riksutställningar
- Geometric Abstraction, Galleri Roxman, Båstad, Sweden
1988
- Touring exhibition with KG Nilson, Skellefteå, Örnsköldsvik and Gävle, Sweden
- Five Women Printmakers, Sandviken Art Gallery, Sweden
1987–1993
- Geometric Abstraction, Galerie Konstruktiv Tendens, Stockholm
1987
- Musique, Forme et Couleur, Musée des Arts, Cholet, France
- Lund Biennial, Sweden
- Space and Form, Kulturmagasinet, Sundsvall, Sweden
1985
- Skånska Konstmuseum, Pictura, Lund, Sweden
Public commissions
2009
- Life in Water, painting for a short-term care home, Järfälla Municipality
2002
- Terrazzo floor and painting, Uppsala University Hospital
- In the Sea, painting, Fire and Rescue Station 21, Helsingborg
1999
- Bubbles, laminated glass porch, Tierp Hospital
- Cells, laminated glass for the server room, Tierp Hospital
1998
- Cross-sections, five laminated-glass doors, Kristianstad Central Hospital
1994
- Paintings on sheet metal and laminated glass, Möllebackshemmet, Åhus
1993
- Terrazzo floor and laminated-glass stair railings, Institute of Technology, Örnsköldsvik
1992
- Laminated-glass stair railings, St Göran Hospital, Stockholm
1990–1991
- Natural-stone floor inlay, Skövde City Hall
1989
- Summer and Winter, murals, Umeå Airport
- Laminated-glass window, County Council Offices, Uppsala
1988
- The Chestnut Grove, stucco lustro, Swedish Telecom, Haninge
Awards and residencies
2023
- Emil Olsson Memorial Fund, City of Malmö
2016
- First Swedish studio exchange resident at Women’s Studio Workshop, Rosendale, New York
Education
1978–1984
- Royal Institute of Art, Stockholm, Sweden
1977–1978
- Brage Art School, Umeå, Sweden
1974–1977
- Forum Art School, Malmö, Sweden
Public collections
- Eskilstuna Art Museum, Sweden
- Gothenburg Museum of Art, Sweden
- Hanaholmen Cultural Centre, Helsinki, Finland
- Regional Museum, Kristianstad, Sweden
- Malmö Art Museum, Sweden
- Musée des Arts, Cholet, France
- Norrköping Art Museum, Sweden
- Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art, Lund, Sweden
- Sundsvall Museum, Sweden
- Sörmland Art Museum, Sweden
- Public Art Agency Sweden
- Uppsala Art Museum, Sweden
- Västerås Art Museum, Sweden
- Ystad Art Museum, Sweden
Contact
Artwork enquiries
For questions about works, exhibitions or collaborations, please get in touch.
ann@bastekille.se