A gateway stands in Malmö, telling stories since 1891. The Old Gate at Folkets Park isn’t just an entrance – it’s a living piece of history that keeps changing with the times. Built from scaffolding and bits and pieces people saved from the scrapheap, it shows how Malmö has grown from a factory town into a place buzzing with art and music. This spot is where worlds meet. Here, you’ll find retired factory workers teaching young people everything they know, especially about building sound systems. Old electricians work their magic with audio wiring, while former carpenters shape wooden speaker boxes with the care that comes from years of practice. Metalworkers who once worked in the factories now bend and weld frames to hold all the equipment steady. The gate area keeps the spirit of Malmö’s working people alive in a new way. Where workers once gathered to sing in choirs and dance to orchestras, now people come together to make music of all kinds. It’s amazing to see former textile workers, who used to keep factory machines running smoothly, now fixing audio cables and putting together circuit boards. Through these sound systems, pumping out everything from hip-hop to community festivals, the city’s factory days live on in today’s music scene. The “Även staden drömmer om att vara en annan” series presents alternative visions of Malmö City Hall, Folkets Park, and the gallery at Drottninggatan 6. At the Edge II – Featuring works by Jamila Drott, Maxime Hourani, Maia Torp Neergaard, Kristoffer Ørum Curator: Kevin Malcolm Dates: March 14 – April 13, 2025 Vernissage: Friday, March 14, 5–8pm The exhibition is supported by Kulturrådet, Malmö stad, Region Skåne and Statens Kunstfond. Thanks to Lisa Strømbeck for Swedish proofreading. #frihedlighedoghiphop #tankhiphop
