Founders of TCG Nordica
Anna Mellergård was once a writer and poet, while her husband was a neurosurgeon. In 1998, they moved to Kunming. The city’s small streets, lined with plane trees and adorned with French-style architecture, evoke a sense of Southern European charm. Establishing an art center here perfectly aligns with the city’s unique character.
Wu Yuerong is a cultural professional specializing in international cultural communication and exchange. She is dedicated to building an equitable bridge for dialogue and understanding between the cultural differences of the East and the West.
Tomas Tranströmer with TCG Nordica's founders.
Tomas Tranströmer, the renowned Swedish poet and recipient of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Literature, lent his name to the cultural center founded by Anna Mellergård and Wu Yuerong in Kunming, China. In 2001, Tranströmer visited T’café, the initial phase of what would become TCG Nordica. Remarkably, TCG Nordica remains the only cultural institution in the world named in his honor.
Historical Highlights
On November 23, 2017, one of the founders, Wu Yuerong, was awarded the “Order of the Polar Star” by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden for her contributions to enhancing cultural understanding and fostering genuine friendship between Sweden and China.