The Home and Art of Carl Milles : Millesgården - ett konstnärshem

Stockholm s Millesgården is one of the most exciting artist s homes in the world. Building began in 1906 after Carl Milles, one of Sweden s most prominent sculptors, and his wife Olga commissioned a home with studios on Herserud Cliff on the island of Lidingö. In 1936, the Milles couple donated their home to the Swedish people, and it has since turned into a renowned museum, boasting of a sculpture park by the water with meandering walkways, terraces and fountains. The award-winning addition of the art gallery in 1999 completed the artist s grand vision and his lasting legacy. The book presents the rich history of the artist s home with contemporary photographs by Yanan Li, illustrating one of the jewels of Sweden.