Mammografiska

Mammografiska is a museum and exhibition space dedicated to mammography and breast health. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, it presents exhibitions that trace the history of breast imaging, explain the technology behind modern screening, and explore the social and personal dimensions of breast cancer detection. The institution aims to illuminate how imaging shapes medical practice, patient experience, and public health policy.

The collection and displays combine historical X-ray images and radiographs with photographs, archival materials, and multimedia installations. Temporary and permanent exhibitions encourage visitors to consider questions about screening benefits and harms, informed consent, privacy, and the cultural meanings of the body.

Programming includes curatorial projects, lectures, workshops, and collaborations with hospitals, universities, patient groups, arts organizations, and researchers. The venue also hosts educational programs for schools and healthcare professionals, as well as opportunities for storytelling through patient narratives and artist commissions.

Mammografiska is part of a broader movement to present medical imaging in cultural spaces, aiming to increase health literacy, destigmatize breast cancer, and foster dialogue about imaging, diagnosis, and care. It receives support from a mix of public funds, private donations, and institutional partnerships.