Discussions about where the art hall should be moved in conjunction with Växjö municipality's savings requirements are still ongoing. One suggestion was that the Art Hall and the Emigrants' House should move in together with it is not a desirable position from either side.
- I go for myself and wait for clarity. It is a very bad situation for us not to know and I have not been told when I should know this, says Filippa de Vos, director at Växjö Art Center.
“Interesting social phenomenon”In the situation that has arisen, Felippa de Vos is also worried that politicians may influence which art will be displayed in the future. She refers to the development in Sölvesborg - where the municipality recently decided to completely stop the purchase of "challenging contemporary art".
- It is about stepping in and detailing artistic freedom. I think that you can see trends in several municipalities. I am thinking about how to maintain his justification for existence, because perhaps it is more important than ever I think, says Filippa de Vos.