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Svenskt Tenn wins 2023 Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize
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On 3 June, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell presented the Government’s 2023 Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize. The Prize has been awarded since 2017 and the winner is chosen by a jury consisting of representatives of the cultural and creative industries. This year’s Prize went to Svenskt Tenn, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The Rising Star Award was presented to Hanna Hansdotter, one of the most interesting and innovative glass artists of our time.
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Maria Veerasamy, CEO of Svenskt Tenn.
Photo: Stina Gullander/Government Offices of Sweden
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Hanna Hansdotter is a Swedish glass artist.
Photo: Stina Gullander/Government Offices of Sweden
“The cultural and creative industries are important basic industries for Sweden and really help put our country on the map. Svenskt Tenn is one of Sweden’s most iconic brands. The company is a prime example of economic growth and creativity going hand in hand while also building Sweden’s brand globally,” says Mr Forssell.
The Government’s Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize is awarded to highlight achievements in Swedish exports and the promotion of Sweden as an innovative and creative country. The prize is awarded to an actor who sets a particularly good example in their area, contributing to Swedish exports and to promoting Sweden abroad.
This year, alongside the honour and a diploma, the winner will get to participate in Expo 2025 in Osaka.
The other nominees were Liv Strömquist, Prime Weber Shandwick, Toteme and Virpi Pahkinen.
Hanna Hansdotter was presented with this year’s Rising Star Award.
“Hanna Hansdotter has attracted national and international attention and has won a number of prestigious awards and scholarships. Sweden needs these kinds of entrepreneurs and artists. They reinforce Sweden’s image as an innovative and creative country,” says Mr Forssell.
The jury’s citations
“Over the course of a century, Svenskt Tenn has become a cultural institution in Sweden. By adhering over time to the principle of sustainability and combining traditional handicrafts with modern technology, it remains relevant to every new generation.”
“Hanna Hansdotter’s innovative artistry is permeated by an unconventional relationship with her craft. Her works, whether a magnificent lantern, glass wall art or a sculpture that is five metres tall, demonstrate her unique expression and revitalise the legacy of Swedish glass traditions.”
The Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize has been awarded since 2017.
More about the cultural and creative industries
One in ten Swedish businesses operates within the cultural and creative industries. Almost 30 per cent of them export, which is twice the average for all small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Government highlights cultural and creative businesses in its communication Strategy for businesses in the cultural and creative industries and in Sweden’s strategy for foreign trade, investment and global competitiveness.
Background
The cultural and creative industries have an important role to play as Sweden mobilises its efforts for global competitiveness and foreign trade, with a view to strengthening Sweden’s international position. Businesses in the cultural and creative industries not only contribute to major export value, but also function as important bearers and ambassadors of Swedish ideas, knowledge and culture. This helps spread facts-based and positive information about Sweden and Swedish solutions, resulting in a greater impact for Sweden globally.
The Government has renewed the Swedish Institute’s assignment to support the cultural and creative industries. The Government has also clarified Business Sweden’s assignment to offer small and medium-sized enterprises in Sweden and abroad services that are specifically tailored to their needs and circumstances, regardless of business model. This will enable better support for internationalisation among cultural and creative businesses.
Press contact
Press Secretary to Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell
Phone (switchboard) +46 8 405 10 00
Jury for the 2023 Prize
The jury members for the 2023 Cultural and Creative Industries Export Prize were:
- Madeleine Sjöstedt, jury chair and Director-General, Swedish Institute
- Peter Levin, CEO, Goodbye Kansas (winner in 2020)
- Karina Ericsson Wärn, Vice-Chancellor, Beckmans College of Design
- Patrik Liljegren, Cultural Services, City of Stockholm
- Caroline le Bongoat, Strategic Development Officer for the cultural and creative industries, City of Malmö
- Elin Frendberg, CEO, Fotografiska
- Rasmus Heyman, Business Region Göteborg
- Bongi MacDermott, Swedish Arts Council
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