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Cristina Iglesias is a sculptor from San Sebastián, Spain, who lives and works outside Madrid. Born in 1956, she has been active as an artist for more than 40 years. She has created sculptures in many places around the world—surprising sculptures in unexpected locations.

Her works often relate closely to a specific place and its history, while at the same time taking us beyond both space and time, across a threshold into something entirely different. Perhaps into our memories, our imagination, or even another dimension of consciousness that offers perspective and inspiration.

She frequently works on a large scale, using materials such as bronze, steel, glass, and water. Her artistic language exists at the intersection of sculpture, architecture, and nature. Before becoming an artist, Cristina studied chemistry.

See more of her work and learn more about her art:

about the artist: CRISTINa Iglesias

about the artwork: Aurora borealis star dome

Aurora Borealis Star Dome was created in 2026 and is located in Princess Estelle Sculpture Park, on Djurgården in Stockholm. The work is site-specific and permanent.

The sculpture is situated deep within the forest, at the highest point of the area. It is a special place, previously unknown to most visitors, and the walk through the enchanting pine forest serves as a prelude to the encounter with the artwork.

The site is also historically significant. During parts of the 17th and 18th centuries, the Royal Djurgården was used as a hunting park. The location where the artwork now stands was once the center of a so-called hunting star. Long, straight sightlines were cut through the forest, radiating out across the landscape so that animals could be driven toward the center, increasing the hunter’s chances of success.

The artwork is made of aluminum and glass. One of its sources of inspiration is the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The micro-lesson also explores the Northern Lights as a natural phenomenon, making it especially suitable for subjects such as science.

The artwork is free to visit and can be experienced 24 hours a day, all year round.

For maps and visitor information: Princess Estelle Cultural Foundation (PREKS)

Cristina Iglesias. Photo: Örjan Furberg

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Available from august 2026