Non violence

Non Violence displays a Colt Python revolver with its barrel knotted, cast in bronze as a powerful statement. The artwork stands in Malmö and transforms an instrument of harm into a symbol of resistance against conflict.

Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd created this sculpture in 1980 following John Lennon's assassination. The work quickly became an international symbol against gun violence and armed conflict.

The sculpture serves as a symbol against gun violence that draws people from different backgrounds to pause and reflect. Visitors often stop to photograph the twisted weapon and share their own thoughts about what the artwork means to them.

The sculpture sits near Malmö central station and is freely accessible at any time of day or night. You can visit and photograph it without worrying about opening hours or entrance restrictions.

The bronze work shifts color through natural oxidation, displaying different green and brown tones as years pass. This slow color transformation makes each season and every visit reveal slightly different visual details.

Location: Norr

Location: Malmö

Creator: Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd

Made from material: metal

Address: 211 18 Malmö, Sweden

Website: https://nonviolence.com/about/the-knotted-gun

GPS coordinates: 55.60875,12.99724

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:01