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TITLE: The Swedish Gazebo - Science & Adventure DATE: JANUARY 2005 ARTICLE CONTENT:  An international platform of exhibition material organised in the spirit of Carl Linnaeus for 2007-2009! Exhibitions, seminars, media publications, theatres, children's schools, shops etc - all designed to encompass The Swedish Gazebo. A fresh approach to the world of Carl Linnaeus, Swedish research and Swedish values in a multicultural world! THE SWEDISH GAZEBO is a collaborative project involving IK and the following Swedish organisations - The Swedish Institute, The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, The Swedish Academy of Verbovisual Communication, Växjö University and Lund University. The idea is to establish an international platform that surrounds a beautiful gazebo - the focal point of the exhibition. This new format will lend weight to an international exhibition about Linnaeus and his world, Swedish research and Swedish values. The various permanent exhibitions will be:
Apart from the exhibitions, The Swedish Gazebo will be a platform for live and specially designed programmes for each location. The programmes will include seminars, theatre, media and shops. Wherever possible, the exhibition will be held outside, typical venues will be botanical gardens, university campuses, embassy gardens, museum parks and other interesting or unusual and well visited venues. It will also be possible to hold the exhibition in exhibition halls that have a minimum of 150 sq m. Three identical platforms are to be made for three travelling exhibitions that will be shown in the following countries between 2007 and 2009:
A final decision about this investment will be taken in early 2005. If you or your organisation is interested in participating in the Swedish Gazebo project please contact IK. CONTACT: For additional information about this article, please contact IK |
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