Terracotta Army first time in Europe

Between the 28 August 2010 and 16 January at Skeppsholmen China’s Terracotta Army will be displayed in the caverns beneath the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. This exhibition is unique and shows the newest findings of the earliest emperors’ gravesites. Furthermore, you can discover living history about the creation of China and about the vision of everlasting power whereon this enormous empire was build on.

Overall, 320 representative exhibition samples from the Qin and Han dynasty (221 B.C. – 220 A.D.) will be shown. The tunnel system of the rock cellar creates a mysterious surrounding and dramaturgical tension to build up the world of the first emperor.

 

Terracotta Army - Picyure by btdevil

The interest is high; about 20,000 tickets had been sold in advance. Visitors under 20 years get free admission with prove of birthday. Entrance fee is SEK 150 and tickets can be bought at the entrance.

Humorous History

In some cases the Swedes have a special way of looking at things. Like their country´s history for example. Not only do they proudly exhibit the majestic ship Vasa – that sank just a few minutes after setting sail – but now prince Carl Philip designed a fire screen that displays the castle Tre Kronor…which burnt down in the 17th century. Like the famous (fashion) designer Sir Paul Smith states: you can find inspiration everywhere!

Design and innovation – where else but in Stockholm?!

Stockholm is a city that harmonizes contrasts already by it’s structure: the Old Town and the modern City Center are simply connected by a bridge.  Now in the beginning of February Stockholm is hosting the annual furniture fair. We at MANDEL took a closer look at the exhibitors and their products in advance and proudly present you our Favourites. Criteria were the bridging of design, environmental awareness, and national manufacturing. Acqwool Development AB, Green Furniture Sweden, Kapabel AB, Matilda Ringer and Urnatur Hb are our choosen ones so far.

Acqwool’s Qwaiet Single: sound absorber made from 100% wool – a natural material that doesn’t burn and doesn’t attract much dust

Green Furniture’s @-space: armchair with integrated soundsystem and space for a computer. Made from recycled material, wool and Swedish wood. Why not putting one into the office

One of Kapabel AB’s desks: made from Swedish wood. Follows Kapabel’s standards: usable, beautiful, durable, environmentally friendly

Matilda Ringer’s rainman: hand-blown decanter, produced by the Swedish glasswork Skruf

Urnatur Hb’s design: urnatur is a wood hermitage with different hand-crafted cottages and a kitchen that works with local ingredients. Additional a store offers different design products which are inspired by nature. Wonder if that rabbit got to the kitchen after the photo shooting…