Watercolor of a large red wooden house in a maritime environment.
Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.

The Naval City’s Buildings by Sven-Olof Bergström

Discover Karlskrona’s unique architecture through the detailed watercolors of Sven-Olof Bergström. This temporary art exhibition presents large-scale prints of his works, depicting buildings strongly connected to the Naval City.

About the Exhibition

The art exhibition highlights Karlskrona’s architectural heritage through the intricate watercolors of Sven-Olof Bergström. His works capture the city’s historic buildings and its maritime history. Among the featured landmarks are the Boathouse and Barge Shed, the Sculpture Workshop, and the Admiralty Church – all important buildings of the Naval City of Karlskrona.

Thanks to his wife, Karin Bergström, the original artworks have become part of the Naval Museum’s collection. They are now being displayed as large-scale images in the art exhibition, open for the public to enjoy.

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  • Watercolor of a large red wooden house in a maritime environment.
    Konst: Polhemsdockan och Vasaskjulet av konstnären Sven-Olof Bergströms. Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.
    Watercolor of a large red wooden house in a maritime environment.
    Konst: Polhemsdockan och Vasaskjulet av konstnären Sven-Olof Bergströms. | Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.
  • Watercolor of a red building with a light green roof. A wooden staircase leads up to the house and trees without leaves can be seen all around.
    Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.
    Watercolor of a red building with a light green roof. A wooden staircase leads up to the house and trees without leaves can be seen all around.
    Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.
  • Watercolor of a harbor with water and a large white building with dark wood details.
    Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.
    Watercolor of a harbor with water and a large white building with dark wood details.
    Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.
  • Watercolor of two historic buildings in a lush green environment.
    Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.
    Watercolor of two historic buildings in a lush green environment.
    Photo: Erling Klintefors, Marinmuseum/SMTM.

    About the Artist

    Sven-Olof Bergström (1929–2012) worked as a planning engineer at the City Planning Office of Karlskrona Municipality and had a strong passion for art alongside his profession. He was inspired by his hometown Karlskrona and its unique buildings in the Naval City.

    His artistic process began with pencil sketches, which he then enhanced with ink before applying watercolor to bring depth and life to his works.

    Welcome to experience the art exhibition in the South Wing of the Naval Museum!