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Galleri Glas presents the artist Maja Witt in the exhibition Nattbok – Dagbok. Maja Witt, born in 1964, is a painter based in Gustavsberg, where she lives and works. Her practice is grounded in the tradition of painting while engaging freely with its contemporary possibilities. Witt’s work investigates space, structure, and materiality, allowing colour, fragmented form, and accumulated traces of time to meet in shifting, layered compositions. She holds an MFA from Konstfack and has also studied philosophical aesthetics and literary studies at Stockholm University. In Nattbok – Dagbok at Galleri Glas, Witt continues her exploration of painting’s liminal states, where material, memory, and time overlap and gradually dissolve into one another. By tearing away, relocating, and reinserting layers of paint into new works, she approaches painting as both an act of remembrance and transformation. Multiple temporalities coexist within these pictorial spaces. Something is in the process of emerging while something else has just begun to disappear. Fragments and remnants search for new constellations, and the painted surface becomes a site where colour simultaneously adheres and slips away. It is a space poised between language and silence, between thought and dream. Maja Witt has previously exhibited at institutions including Liljevalchs, the Nationalmuseum, Sven-Harrys Art Museum, Botkyrka Konsthall, and Vara Konsthall. Her work is represented in public collections such as Stockholm County Council, Mångkulturellt Centrum, and Sveriges Allmänna Konstförening. She has received grants from, among others, the Längmanska Cultural Foundation and BUS, and has been an artist in residence at Ricklundgården in Saxnäs. Read more about the exhibition here  photography Per Mannberg

Heading Birkenstock Care Essentials A Winter Ritual for Dry Skin Rooted in the belief in simple, clean, and effective formulas, Birkenstock’s Care Essentials Body Care range extends the brand’s expertise from the feet to the entire body. Developed in Germany and formulated with 100 percent natural origin ingredients, the collection is designed to care from the ground up, supporting everyday routines with clarity and intention. During winter, when skin is exposed to cold air and dryness becomes part of daily life, the dual purpose products offer a considered approach to cleansing and care for both hands and body. The range includes carefully crafted washes and lotions, available in relaxing and balancing iterations, bringing moments of calm and consistency to everyday self care. Made in Germany to high standards of quality and craftsmanship, and presented in functional, sustainable packaging, Care Essentials reflects Birkenstock’s holistic view of well being. It is a range created for everyday use, where function meets feeling, and where caring for dry winter feet and skin becomes part of a simple, grounding ritual. Read more here Image courtesy of Birkenstock  

Sandain 126 Years of Leather Craft and Global Responsibility Founded in 1899 at Böle Tannery in northern Sweden, Sandain has grown into a premium brand where craftsmanship, design, and global responsibility meet. Early production relied on spruce bark, river water, and time, establishing a philosophy rooted in respect for materials and the belief that true quality must be allowed to take shape slowly. Today, Sandain’s bags are produced on a small scale by skilled leather artisans at the company’s own factory in Bangladesh. Full grain leather is vegetable tanned without chrome and paired with linings in organic cotton developed by a women’s collective, embedding craftsmanship and community into each piece. Over time, the bags evolve, gaining character through use. Sandain’s design language is shaped by the northern landscape and guided by simplicity, function, and longevity. The brand has expanded rapidly across Sweden and recently opened its first flagship store in Stockholm, marking a new phase of growth. At the heart of Sandain’s identity is the Cow Funder Initiative, launched in 2018. The program links every sold bag to tangible change by providing calves to women in rural Bangladesh, supported by training and veterinary care. As the cows contribute to long term livelihoods and eventually to production, a circular system of value is created. With its strong heritage and clear direction, Sandain continues to define a thoughtful approach to contemporary luxury. Read more here Image courtesy of Sandain

Lisa Larson X Skultuna Lisa Larson, born in 1931 and passing in 2024, remains a central figure in twentieth century Swedish ceramic design. Her work stands as a widely recognised expression of a period marked by both artistic clarity and enduring craftsmanship. Her design language is defined by warmth and humour, often accompanied by a subtle sense of irony. Between 1954 and 1980 she worked at Gustavsbergs Porcelain Factory, a formative chapter in which many of her most recognised ceramic works were created. Her significance within Swedish design history is further reflected in her representation at the National Museum. In 2023 Lisa Larson spoke of her long standing interest in materials and her anticipation of seeing her figures interpreted in brass through a collaboration with Skultuna. Having primarily worked with clay, she described brass as an ancient and genuine material that had always fascinated her. Find the collaboration here  Image courtesy of Skultuna

Holiday Gift Guide December 24th To capture the holiday in motion I have long looked for a camera I can bring with me, to finally put the phone away for a moment and still catch the beauty of everyday life. This year, at the very top of my wish list, is the Leica Q3 Monochrom. Designed for those who love pure and authentic black and white photography, the Q3 Monochrom features a specially developed full-frame sensor with no colour filter and no low-pass filter. It captures only light, delivering exceptional sharpness, a wider dynamic range, and beautiful tonal depth that reveals even the most delicate details. Crafted in Germany, it also comes with IP52 weather sealing to protect against dust and rain, making it a trusted companion in any environment. One of its most important updates is support for Content Credentials, allowing photographers to create image files whose authenticity can be verified, a valuable safeguard in an age of AI-generated visuals. The Leica Q3 Monochrom is priced at 77,990 SEK and you can find it here  Image Courtesy of Leica

Holiday Gift Guide December 23rd Lisa Yang – The Ylda Balaclava Since we are based in Stockholm, we are used to snow, rain and cold windy winters that demand warm and durable layers, yet we still want to feel stylish and fashion forward. We love Lisa Yang’s sporty yet feminine cable knit balaclava in beautifully soft grey cashmere. It is perfect pulled up to protect the face and hair from harsh weather, but it looks just as chic worn down when the temperature is milder. You can find The Ylda Balaclava here Image Courtesy of Lisa Yang