Plaque commemorating 150 years of the Lund Carnival

The artist behind the plaque

Christer Liljemark (1943–2021) was an architect and illustrator. He grew up in Malmö and began studying architecture in Lund during the 1960s. As a student, he was active in the Lundaspexarna theatre group, taking on many leading roles. One of his most famous performances was the "Blankett Song" from the 1974 carnival revue.

Liljemark was also a member of the Uarda Academy, where he served as both secretary and writer. He illustrated the Uarda Academy’s dictionary and worked professionally at the Malmö City Planning Office.

About the artwork

The Lund Carnival is a major student celebration held every four years. The first official carnival took place in 1849, when students from the Småland nation staged a mock country wedding and paraded through the streets of Lund. In 1999, the Lund Carnival celebrated its 150th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the then-living carnival generals initiated the creation of the commemorative plaque.

Its motif is a humorous timeline that begins with the Exodus from Egypt (1200 BC), continues through Alexander the Great’s conquests (331 BC) and the raids of Genghis Khan (1215), and ends with the student carnival parade in Lund in 1849.