8/23/2011
Art In Office - Elekta and AmCham invite to an open house
Enjoy an early evening event admiring Elekta's impressive art collection. The collection will be presented by Peter Hagdahl and Johan Scott, two of the artists exhibited.
In many European countries today, there is interplay between culture and industry. Successful collaborations contribute to the development of companies, a dynamic cultural life and Sweden's growth.
Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Time: 17.15 - 19.30
Venue: Elekta, Kungstensgatan 18, Stockholm
Peter Hagdahl's background within a sculptural tradition and with spatial configurations is clear in his work with New Media. He became the first Professor of New Media Art at the Royal University College of Fine Art in Stockholm in 1999.
Johan Scott is an artist living and working in Stockholm. He is a Member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Sweden and was between 1998-08 Professor at the Royal University College of Fine Arts in Stockholm.
Elekta's art collection was started by its Founder, Laurent Leksell, due to his great interest in art. The purpose of the collection is that it should give expression to the current events and happenings - this is why it is focused on contemporary Swedish art.
The aim of the collection is to contribute to the joy and well-being of Elekta employees. There are a total of more than 200 art objects in the collection.
Responsible for the collection is Lotta Särnman, M.sC. and Manager Sales & Marketing Coordination International Neuroscience, Elekta Stockholm.
Please register online or send your binding registration to amcham@chamber.se by August 19, 2011.
Free of charge. No-show fee SEK 100 (+VAT)
About Elekta
Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The company develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy and radiosurgery, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care.
Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, providing intelligent and resource-efficient solutions that offer confidence to both healthcare providers and patients, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives, making the future possible today.
Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 5,000 hospitals globally, and every day more than 100,000 patients receive diagnosis, treatment or follow-up with the help of a solution from the Elekta Group.
