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The 7 artworks of Sven-Erik Magnusson

Grums, Värmlands län

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There are 7 artworks placed around Grums dedicated to the local music legend, Sven-Erik Magnusson.

Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the name of culture in Grums by checking out the 7 artworks dedicated to the local music legend, Sven-Erik Magnusson.

Sven- Erik Magnusson was the lead singer of the Swedish hit group, Sven Ingvars. Sven-Ingvars are a music group from Slottsbron in Grums municipality. They are one of the leading groups within the genre "dansband" (a type of swedish folk music). One of their most-well known songs is called "Två mörka ögon" (Two dark eyes) and this song spent 71 weeks on the swedish charts.

Sven- Erik Magnusson was the frontman and lead singer since the band was created in 1956 up until his passing in 2017. The band still tour today but with Sven-Eriks son Oscar as the lead-singer.

After his passing Grums Municipality placed 7 artworks around the municipality as a tribute to Sven-Erik. The artworks show some lyrics from Sven-Eriks music career, one on each installation. They are designed by the artist Bo Jonzon and were created with the help of Sven-Eriks son, Oscar Magnusson. They are also locally created by the company, WIPAB in Grums.

You can find these permanent art installations at:

  • The main square in Slottsbron
  • Mickelsön in Slottsbron
  • Liljedals hembygdsgård
  • Sveaparken in Grums
  • Segmons Folkets park
  • Next to Borgviks church
  • Next to Värmskogs café