Nimis Arx, Ladonia

In 1980, the artist Lars Vilks started to work on Nimis (lat. "too much") on the Kullaberg north coast. He chose that place because it was quite hidden, and he could work for almost two years before his piece was discovered.

The construction was made of driftwood and rests from the close cutting areas.

When the piece was discovered, the County Council ordered to remove the building immediately. Lars Vilks was sent to trial. Whereas he was fined, he managed to support his work by selling some parts of the piece, and, in 1986, Nimis was already an impressive sculpture (25 tons of wood, more than 100 meters of length, with 15m high towers) attracting thousands of visitors who climbed on the statues.

In 1991 Vilks started another project next to Nimis : Arx (lat. "fortress").

In 1995, some people tried to set fire to the piece.

After years of vain trials, Nimis Arx became a National Monument, whereas the little Nimis Arx piece of land was also declared as an independent state : Ladonia.

Ladonia is a country of about 1 square km. The currency is Örtug. One Örtug is about 10 Swedish crowns... Taxes are to be paid in Ladonia but not with money. Citizens pay by giving away a part of their creativity.

Like more than 10,000 people, you can if you want become a Ladonian Citizen : common citizenship is free, nobility costs $ 12...