Settle down in a quiet spot, listen to the music of the forest and watch the sunset over the lake: seven themes are connected through a walk in between glades of the forest, representing everything from spiritual space to industrial cradle. The paths wind around rolling hills and trees that carry a voice telling you what they died from: be it forest fire, deforestation or environmental degradation. In connection to the main hall the laboratory presents the future of wood material.
The project was created in 18 months and opened in May 2024. The exhibition is primarily about man's relationship with the forest and revolves around four different concepts: value, ownership, time and innovation. The process started through conversations with an environmental psychologist. A great number of research institutions, companies, forest owners, forest companies and private individuals have contributed with knowledge to the production. The content was meticulously chosen to correspond to the up-to-date information and challenges. The exhibition is a space for seminars as well as for visitors of all ages.
"The Swedish woods, nature and trees, that's where we're heading! The woods are on everyone's lips! Here you will also learn about biophilic design, which is about the love of nature. Biophilic designers let plants come out and of course design in wood." Spanarna, Sveriges Radio
"We wanted to keep the number of signs and screens down in favour of sensory storytelling. We have not tried to recreate a forest, but we want to open up your senses to things you cannot perceive in a real forest." Dagens Nyheter
“Skogen is a major new exhibition at the Tekniska museet that stands out among the others. (...) The opening large room is undoubtedly beautiful and poetic. The whole, the filmigloo, the house of mirrors, the trees in the pillars, the films covering the walls. (...) The Forest is beautiful, playful and solidly built.” Utställningskritik
Photo: Anna Gerdén
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