New Consul General of Sweden in New York
Ambassador Ulf Hjertonsson has been appointed to the post of Consul General of Sweden in New York, succeeding Kjell Anneling as of March 1, 2006.
Ambassador Ulf Hjertonsson is a highly experienced and accomplished diplomat who has worked for the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs since 1965. His career in the Swedish foreign service has included a number of key appointments, both in Stockholm and abroad.
Swedish Music Showcase Introduces Five Swedish Acts to U.S.
Export Music Sweden and the Consulate General of Sweden in New York are set to present five Swedish acts in a music showcase on March 18 at the legendary CBGB's in New York City. The bands will also perform at the music festival South by Southwest in Austin, TX, on March 16 and 17.
Evil Starring Andreas Wilson Released in U.S. Theaters by Magnolia Pictures
The Swedish film nominated for an Academy Award® in the category Best Foreign Language Film 2003 opens in U.S. theaters this month, beginning with a limited engagement at Cinema Village in New York on March 10-17.
Swedish Art Galleries at The Armory Show
Stockholm galleries Andréhn-Schiptjenko, Galleri Charlotte Lund and Galleri Magnus Karlsson will showcase contemporary art at The Armory Show in New York on March 10-13.
Video Exhibit by Johanna Billing at P.S.1
P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center presents the first New York museum exhibition of Swedish artist Johanna Billing, who uses performance and video to portray group interactions, merging the real and the staged.
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