My self-image

Self-portraits by Year 4 pupils in Lund Municipality

14 June – 16 August 2026, Birgit Rausing Hall
Opening Sunday 14 June, 12:00–17:00, free admission. Opening ceremony at 13:00.

What image do we present of ourselves? And how do we interpret portraits of others?

During the spring semester, 38 Year 4 classes in Lund Municipality took part in a guided tour and workshop at Skissernas Museum. In the creative workshop, the pupils worked with sketches and printing techniques to create self-portraits – a kind of analogue selfie. In their portraits, they had the opportunity to add words or symbols describing who they are or what they like.

During the visit, the pupils were inspired by works of art from the museum’s collection, which depict people in various ways in public art. They discussed what facial expressions, poses, clothing and objects might symbolise. They also practised analysing images and discussed concepts such as identity, norms and messages.

Together, we have created a collection of portraits featuring a large number of Year 4 pupils from Lund municipality. It is on display at Skissernas Museum during the summer holidays.

The school visits and the exhibition are part of the Culture Guarantee scheme and are implemented in collaboration with Lund City Council.

Participating schools: Vallkärra School, Uggleskolan, Tunaskolan, Hagalundskolan, International School of Lund, Hubertusgården, Nyvång School, Lund International School, Prästäng School, Vårfruskolan, Vikingaskolan, Fäladsskolan, Genarp School, Gunnesbo School, Östratorn School, Lerbäck School, Freinet School, Fågel School and Klostergård School.