This mission is in line with a royal tradition in Sweden to support culture and the conviction that cultural activities are essential to an open, modern society. The Crown Princess Couple wish to highlight this and demonstrate their long-term commitment through the establish- ment of the Foundation.

The initial focus of the Foundation is the development of the Princess Estelle Sculpture Park, a permanent world-class sculpture park in the Rosendal area, in collaboration with the Royal Djurgården Administration. The Foundation is committed to encouraging interest in contemporary art and enhancing Sweden’s cultural standing globally. The aim of the sculpture park is to make contemporary art accessible as experiencing art has been found to be beneficial both on the individual level and for society at large.

The interaction with art opens our senses, makes us reflect, develops new thoughts and knowledge, and teaches us to embrace the unforeseen. To enrich our shared environment with contemporary art is not only about creating timeless monuments, but also about inspiring discussions and contributing to a better quality of life for everyone in the longer perspective.