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Gotlands Museum opens exhibition on EPA and A-tractor culture

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Gotlands Museum opens exhibition on EPA and A-tractor culture
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  • Gotlands Museum has opened a photo exhibition on EPA and A-tractor culture running from March 14 to May 3.
  • The exhibition features photos by Karl Melander from a workshop where eight young people designed decals for their vehicles.
  • Armin Scholler notes that EPA culture divides public opinion, with some finding it disturbing and others creative.

According to sources, the exhibition is a smaller photo exhibition focusing on the EPA and A-tractor culture on Gotland. It takes its starting point in young people's own expressions and their relationship to their vehicles. In the autumn of 2025, the museum invited young people to a creative workshop where they could create their own designs and decals for their A-tractors.

Eight young people participated in the workshop, and their personal expressions were printed and mounted on the cars. The vehicles and their owners were then photographed by photographer Karl Melander, whose photos form the core of the exhibition. Armin Scholler, whose specific role or affiliation is not specified, commented on the cultural significance, saying, 'I believe there is a large public interest.

I believe there is a large public interest. EPA is a bit of a dividing line. Some find them disturbing, others find them helpful and creative. We often build an image of EPA culture that may not match reality.

Armin Scholler, Not specified in source

EPA is a bit of a dividing line. Some find them disturbing, others find them helpful and creative. ' The exact dates in 2025 when the workshop was held have not been disclosed.

The exhibition will be on display until May 3.

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