Simon Grind

Simon Grind is a collections registrar at Statens konstråd, the Swedish National Council for Cultural Affairs. He plays a key role in managing the state's art collection and ensuring the integrity of its inventory. Recently, he was in the news for his involvement in the recovery of a sculpture by artist Olle Nyman that was mistakenly put up for sale on the auction site Tradera by a secondhand chain, highlighting the ongoing challenge of tracking state-owned artworks and preventing their unauthorized sale.