3 To the moon and back - a conversation with Björn Weckström -

3 To the moon and back - a conversation with Björn Weckström

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Multitalented artist, sculptor and jewellery designer Björn Weckström’s artistic career spans over 7 decades. This episode “To the moon and back” opens up Weckström’s fascinating creative world. He talks about the source of inspiration for his sculptures deriving from ancient mythology connecting it to today’s world in an intriguing way. You’ll also get to find out how his jewellery ended up in a Star Wars movie and why he designed his own furniture. The conversation ranges from topics to the moon and back and everything in between.

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