As part of Stockholm Art Week, the Stockholm School of Economics warmly invites you to an after-work event exploring how we live with art and how it can shape our personal and professional lives.

The event is organized in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Sweden, the Art in Embassies program, and The Swedish Program - a U.S.-based non-profit study abroad program affiliated with SSE.

The ART/LIFE lecture at SSE brings together art, education, and cultural diplomacy during Stockholm Art Week.

The Art in Embassies program reflects a longstanding commitment to cultural diplomacy, using visual art to foster dialogue, mutual understanding, and cross-cultural exchange. This event continues that tradition by bringing together perspectives on art, education, and international collaboration.

Art has the power to build bridges between cultures and individuals. By engaging with art, we can deepen curiosity, expand perspectives, and better understand both others and ourselves. This lecture explores how art can serve as a meaningful part of everyday life and contribute to broader societal dialogue.

Program

The event begins with sparkling wine and light refreshments, followed by a lecture by Chuck Olson and concluding with an open conversation with the artist.

Speaker

Chuck Olson, artist and former Professor of Art, will share perspectives on the role of art in everyday life.

Chuck Olson is a postmodern painter who has participated in over 300 solo and group exhibitions across the United States, France, Italy, Germany, and Japan. His work is represented in major museum, corporate, and private collections.

He previously served as Professor of Art at Saint Francis University (Pennsylvania, USA), where he taught art history, painting, drawing, and photography. Find Chuck's professional webpage and resume here.

About the lecture

This lecture explores the role of art in everyday life and its potential to expand human experience. Art can enhance curiosity, foster openness, and challenge how we interpret the world around us. By engaging with art, individuals can develop new perspectives and a deeper understanding of both themselves and society.

Registration

Register for the event here.