On the shore of the Torne River, in the exact location where ICEHOTEL attracted thousands of visitors this past winter, ten specially invited artists created a sculpture park of magnetite.

Kiruna Municipality can thank its existence to magnetite, which is also referred to as iron ore. Magnetite becomes pellets, which then go on to become iron and steel. Magnetite is to a lesser extent used in everything from industrial products, such as flooring and wall material, to jewelry. In Magnetite Heavy Art, magnetite will be seen in a whole new light.

The symposium took place between the 25th of June and the 7th of July 2007, but you will be able to visit Magnetite Heavy Art at ICEHOTEL through the year. 
 
Photographs depicting the theme ”Clean Water”, taken by a selection of  esteemed photographers, accompanied the magnetite sculptures. This photography exhibition was most recently displayed at the Swedish Embassy (House of Sweden) in Washington, D.C.