Giant Blue Penis
This mural has opened up conversation but maybe not the ones the artist hoped for.
The collective household Livet (Life) has since 2008 collaborated with artists to paint this wall in central Stockholm. The decorating is sanctioned by the property owner in a city that otherwise has a grafitti zero tolerance.
The artist, Carolina Falkholt, wants her piece to open up for a discussion on body, sexuality and freedom. Instead the discussion has been dominated by whether or not such a motive is suitable for a mural.
Falkholt did a similar piece in New York six months prior to the one in Stockholm. It caused similar reactions and was painted over the day after she had finished it. It is unclear what the reactions from Stockholmers will lead to, if the mural will remain or if it will meet the same destiny as its cousin in New York.
Know Before You Go
The Giant Blue Penis is located at Kronobergsgatan 35 at the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The easiest way to get there is to take the blue metro line to Fridhemsplan, walk towards the exit to Fleminggatan, walk Fleminggatan to the east and turn down onto Kronobergsgatan.
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