This is the way it’s supposed to be. An assortment of the big bottle versions of great Belgian beers, right there in your local shop. January 12, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 2
My workspace for the next few weeks. Outside, the French traffic sounds in the distance, in here the Beatles are singing and I’m testing a new Belgian beer, bought in the convenience store nearby for a pittance. As a dear friend of mine says: “Sometimes you feel like you deserve.” January 11, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Hot panini sandwich with melted emmenthaler and a big vanilla latte. Heavenly breakfast as a compensation for being stuck in Köln, due to late trains… January 11, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Another merchandise with the Swedish comics character Adamson/Silent Sam that I have acquired, a German ashtray from 1931 that I have not seen anywhere else. January 9, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 3
Inspired by a Christmas gift of an antique decanter with a painting of Adamson/Silent Sam, I have found some more merchandise with this Swedish comics character. Here is an old porcelain decanter of mine, that now has a “brother”. January 9, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
What happens when your wife goes out to buy something small to sort your LEGOs in… January 4, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Today’s project: disassembling all LEGO objects in order to build a whole new world. December 29, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Complete and utter relaxation in the aftermath of Christmas: not getting dressed for a whole day, reading book after book with Asterix, and eating nothing but saffron buns. December 25, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Just got the best Christmas gift ever: a beautiful 1930s decanter with a great painting of the Swedish character Adamson (Silent Sam). I’ve never seen it before, but it fits right into my collection. December 22, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
To do today: hang all Christmas cards on a string accross the hall. Deck the halls with cards of jolly! December 22, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
And now for the just as traditional Christmas smorgasboard. Mahalia Jackson signing in the bakgrund and everyone reading each others Christmas comics. Peace on Earth, or at least at the Comics Art School. December 21, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The fun and games part of the traditional Christmas celebration at the Comics Art School. December 21, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Having a great big tree in your living room is admittedly a bit strange, but it sure smells nice. December 17, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Today’s haul of new books. Really looking forward to reading these! December 11, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
This year’s Christmas competition at the Skåne chapter of The Swedish Comics Association comprised of recognizing self portraits by comics artists. Some were easy, some were really, really tricky. December 10, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Part of the haul of Christmas beers that I have carried home today. Bring on the merry! December 8, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Heaven and Hell. At Systembolaget, going through all new Christmas ales, and fighting with a massive crowd with the same intent… December 8, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Christmas feeling at my work space. Getting ready for the evening work session. It is, after all, Friday night. December 7, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
At the brand new workshop and exhibition room for the project Tusen Serier, and the grand opening of the Slovenian comics exhibition Drawing for Life. December 7, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The comics artists and activists from Kosovo, led by Swedish comics teacher Esbjörn Jorsäter, talks about their project Drawing for Life, at the open Friday brunch at the Comic Art School. December 7, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The artist Tony Cronstam talks about his creation, the comic Elvis. December 6, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Showing the Comics Art Centre in Malmö to seven comics artists from Kosovo. The skeleton in the studio of the Comic Art School was an instant favourite. December 6, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Part of the results from the workshop held by comics artist Sara Granér, on display in the corridor just ouside my office at Malmö Högskola. I just love coming to work :) December 5, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The amaryllis that is sitting on my desk is gearing up for a full-blown celebration of Christmas. A bit premature, maybe, but full marks for effort! December 3, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Whoa! Snow, in the very south of Sweden. Makes it feel much more right to be preparering for Christmas, baking gingerbred cookies, applying Christmas lights and writing wishlists. December 2, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
A view from the board meeting of the Swedish Comics Association. December 1, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
My home right now. Still on the theme of owning a comics library… December 1, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
More images on the theme of my comics library. Here’s part of a beautiful drawing by Knut Larsson, from the time when I had a full set of hair… November 30, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The lawyer from the The Association of Swedish Illustrators and Graphic Designers talks about copyright, contracts etc. Important stuff! November 30, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Part of my comics library. I love just being here, reading, but I can’t seem to capture the feel of it with a camera. This is just part of one wall in one of the rooms. Oh well, I’ll try with the 360-camera next… November 29, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Lots of action at the Swedish Comics Association today. Promoting comics every which way we can. November 27, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
A piece of art bought directly from the artist, Swedish cartoonist and embroidery expert extraordinaire Åsa Grennvall. November 27, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Preparing for an interview tomorrow. No bonus points for figuring out to whom I am going to talk… November 26, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The Skåne chapter of the Swedish Comics Association, celebrating having won Coniquiz! November 24, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The Skåne chapter of the Swedish Comics Association taking part in this year’s Comiquiz, the Nordic Championship of comics knowledge. November 24, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Today I have been documenting the workspace of Sara Granér, for an upcoming interview in Bild & Bubbla. November 23, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Comics artist Natalia Batista (A Song for Elise, Mjau!) is guest teacher this week. November 22, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Niklas Asker in front of one of his new paintings, at tonight’s unofficial studio showing of his new work before they are shipped to Gothenburg and the grand opening there. November 21, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
A present from my colleague Jakob Dittmar. I just love going to work at Malmö University! November 21, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
My great, great grandparents, Karl and Bengta Håkansson, both born in the 1850s. No retro filter needed on this photo. November 21, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Today the official envelope with the questionaire for this year’s Comiquiz, the Nordic Championship in comics knowledge, arrived. It is not to be opened until Saturday 16.00, though. Personally, I think it should have had red markings on it, stating “Do NOT open until Saturday!” in big BLOCK letters. Oh well, may the best team win! November 19, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Now I’ve reached Nirvana: I’ve sent out an image of what I’m about to eat… #food November 18, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
A UNICEF smurf that was supposed to be painted, but I kind of liked it being all white. Now he lives in the French-Belgian part of my comics library. November 17, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The proud artists, after the official presentation of the wall painting at Kulturhuset Mazetti. November 16, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
The wall painting at Kulturhuset Mazetti nearing completion. November 16, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Today I recieved a parcel with the latest issue of the German Academic Journal Amerikastudien, with my article on “Arab and Muslim Superheroes in American Comic Books after 9/11”, as well as a big bunch of off-prints of the article. Always exciting when something new arrives from the printers. November 15, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
After Work with the Swedish Comics Association. #theswedishcomicsassociation #comics November 15, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Two freshly poured Kilkenny, slowly clearing. Soon, soon… #beer November 15, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
The new wall painting at the entrance to the Mazetti Culture House in Malmö is being created as we speak, by students from the second year at the Comic Art School. November 15, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Some of the books I’m re-reading right now for an article about how we decode comics. November 14, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Two comics historians bragging about the size of their… comics collections. November 13, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
American comics historian William H. Foster III visiting the Comics Art Centre and looking At the art of Lars Krantz. November 13, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
American comics historian William H. Foster III fitting right into our workaholic kind of home… November 12, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Loka Kanarp’s contribution to the exhibition on Strindberg and comics. #comics #livetäringetföramatörer #lokakanarp #strindberg November 12, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Anerican comics historian William H. Foster III reading the catalogue at the exhibition “Livet är inget för amatörer”. #comics #strindberg November 12, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 2
My exhibition “Livet är inget för amatörer”, now in my home town Malmö, after stints in both France and Germany. #comics #livetäringetföramatörer #strindberg November 12, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Me and William H. Foster III on stage, talking about Black people in comics. #altcom #comics November 11, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Allan Haverholm, giving me his “Don’t mess with me, I’m from Denmark” look. November 10, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
At the Wormgod table, with Mattias Elftorp and c:o. #comics #altcom #wormgod November 10, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Kalle Hakkola from Finland interviews German artist Paula Bulling about her book I’m Land der Fruhausteher. #comics #altcom November 10, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
Breaking news: there was a comic produced advertising Mazetti about 60 years before it became the Comics Art Centre! November 9, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Historian Christian Kindblad talks about the history of the chocolate factory that today houses the Comic Art Centre and the Comic Art School. November 9, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Johannes Klenell (editor/publisher Galago) being interviewed on stage by yours truly at the Comics Art School. November 9, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Starting the day with a chat on AltCom Festival at Swedish Radio. November 9, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
According to the representatives of the Stripburger collectibe, this sign proudly presented at the exhibition in Malmö, reads “Dick Cunt Forum Lubljana”… #altcom #comics November 8, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Domen Finzgar and Kaja Avbersek of Stripburger at the exhibition in Malmö. #altcom #comics November 8, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
The Portuguese artist Ana Biscaia shows a collage of notebook drawings from a relationship that seems to have gone sour. The exhibition ends with an unopened envelope on the wall, with a man’s name written on it… At the exhibition Sem Fronteiras. #altcom November 8, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
The Portuguese artist André Lemos at the exhibition Semi Fronteras. November 8, 2012 By Fredrik Strömberg 2