Throughout its long history spanning over a century, Blandaren has undergone significant transformations.[7] Initially, it published two annual issues: Vårblandaren[8] and Gåsblandaren.[9][10] The latter being released around St. Martin's Day. In its contemporary form, releases an annual issue in December.[11][12] In 2016, Blandaren released a historical work to commemorate the 153-year-long history.[13]Blandaren has also released several similar historical editions to celebrate the 80-, 100- and 126-year-long history.[13][14][15]
Blandaren was still a part of the Student Union at the Royal Institute of Technology towards the end of the 1960s. Blandaren accounted for a large share of the student unions income, and had their facilities at the KTH campus.[21] Due to the spirit of 1968, Blandaren came to be viewed as socially unacceptable.[21]Blandaren subsequently left the student union and is since 1969 a voluntary association.[22][23]
Historical trivia
During the late 50s Jean Tinguely stayed in Blandaren's facilities during the recording of the avant-garde movie En dag i staden (English: A Day in the City).[10]
Characteristics
Blandaren stands out in the magazine world due to its unusually large size. It is sold by teknologer[24] most commonly in central Stockholm during December.[1][25] The teknologer have a rather unusual approach to selling Blandaren, they don boilersuits adorned with bells and whistles and simply shout 'Blandaren!' to capture the attention of presumptive readers."[26]
Blandaren stipend fund dedicated to the bad memory of Edward Sminks
Blandaren operates a stipend fund dedicated to Edward Sminks bad memory.[27][28] Although there are no strict application criteria, there exists a list of twelve demands that recipients should ideally meet.[29][30] The final application date is the first of March every year.[29] Over the years, recipients of Blandaren's stipend fund dedicated to the bad memory of Edward Sminks" have received support for a diverse range of creative endeavors.
These recipients represent a wide array of creative endeavors, ranging from literature and visual arts to comedy, space exploration, and more. The fund has been instrumental in supporting individuals and groups in their pursuit of unique projects, ensuring that the legacy of Edvard Sminks lives on through their creative contributions.[29]
Recipients - Blandarens stipend fund to the bad memory of Edward Sminks:
↑ (Teknologer are comparable to the Finnish Teekkari)
↑ "150 år av Blandat Bludder". KTH (in Swedish). Retrieved 2023-09-30. Blandaren, tidningen med det opraktiska formatet som brukar säljas av unga män och kvinnor i knasiga overaller, fyller alltså 150 år.
↑ Translation: There are no specific application documents required to apply for the scholarship. Please submit what you believe to be appropriate. However, we would like you to meet one or more of the following twelve criteria: 1.The applicant should be an applicant, for it is all the more blissful to seek than to find. 2.Applicants who have found what they sought, for example, gather at Sveavägen 97. 3.The applicant's reason should not be taken captive. 4.The applicant should always strive for the unbridled flight of thought. 5.The applicant should have a burning passion for LANGUAGE, nurturing its smallest components and preserving the delicate words. 6.The applicant should have an appreciation for poetic nuances and aspire to what lies beyond the ordinary. 7.The applicant should have idealistic ideals. 8.The applicant should also have a passionate interest in IMAGE, both in terms of the power of its darkness and the vitality of delicate lines. 9.The applicant's motto may, like that of Blandaren, be as incomprehensible as that of blue whales. 10.The applicant should be female or, failing that, male. 11.Applicants who likely faced adversity in their pursuit of a higher and purer life from childhood should not hesitate in this endeavor. 12.The scholarship can also be awarded to those who do not apply. The deadline for applications is the first of March each year."
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