Just in case you haven’t heard, and have somehow missed the posters plastered all over the entire city, the Swedish House Mafia are making their comeback this summer after five years on the ice with a bunch of shows at the Tele2. One of the people that’s been with them for the entirety of their […]

Jesper Waldersten is maybe one of Sweden’s most distinctive artists. Through photography, drawing and paintings, his style and aesthetic is instantly recognisable, as he depicts a world of dark, bitterly humorous and violent chaos, a playground of nihilism and sculpted fear. Waldersten’s work has gained popularity through his illustrations in Dagens Nyheter, as well as […]

After an exhibition at Gallery Steinsland Berliner earlier this year, the artist Arvida Byström is now bringing her world to Fotografiska. The photography gallery’s Black Box becomes the Pink Box as it plays host to Byström’s new exhibition Inflated Fiction, which explores femininity, identity and gender norms via her trademark form-fluid, multi-dimensional style. We met […]

Fotografiska are celebrating a lot of anniversaries these days. After we brought you news of their eighth anniversary and related book The Eye in our last issue, they’ve now moved on to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their open-application exhibition Höstsalongen. The exhibition, for which a jury selects the best entries from thousands of applications to […]

Fotografiska, as they often do, approach things a little differently. While most places would take a retrospective glance back after 10 years, they’re doing it, to a certain degree, after eight. They’re celebrated their eight-year anniversary a new photo-book, The Eye, featuring selected images from Fotografiska’s exhibitions. With that on the table, and a new […]

Born in East Germany, the French-German photographer Cathleen Naundorf has for twenty years worked with the big hitters of international fashion, including Dior, Valentino, Armani and more. Naundorf’s work seeks to go deep than normal fashion photography, to not only capture the image but also a sense of the passion that goes into the clothes […]

This Saturday you’ll have the chance to visit a club in a venue a little out of the ordinary. Exuberant disco duo Fabio & Stef are taking over at Fotografiska for their very own Night At The Museum, to celebrate the opening of the museum’s new rooftop bar. You can dance among the photos of […]

The amount of events surrounding craft beer seems to be ever-increasing. But what about something for the wine fans? Those wine fans are getting their own thing this February, when importers Vinovativa and Fondberg host the Sthlm Wine Weekend. The Wine Weekend, which is exactly what the title makes it very clear it is, is […]

Photo: Chen Man, Long Live The Motherland, Shanghai 2010 Chen Man is one of the major figures in China’s emerging fashion photography world, photographing both international stars when they visit the world’s most populous country (including Rihanna and Keanu Reeves) and working in domestic photography. At the age of only 37, she’s established herself at the […]

”You look at what happened last night in Sweden. Sweden! Who would believe this?”. This eye-raising statement by The Donald caused quite a stir, because no-one had any idea what he was referring to. Especially not here. As a response, non-profit foundation Expressions of Humankind initiated The Last Night in Sweden project where Swedish photographers, […]

We go way back, horse and man. Humans began to domesticate horses around 4000 BC, and since then we have struck up quite a relationship. This multifaceted and fascinating partnership has been depicted for almost as long as that, going back to pre-historic cave paintings. Fotografiska’s group exhibition Like a Horse consists of work from […]

Ever since Fotografiska opened its doors in 2010, photographic art has clearly been on the rise. With their annual Höstsalongen  exhibition, they try to provide an uncontested stage for showcasing and celebrating Swedish photo art and inspire its continuous evolution. We spoke to Exhibition Coordinator Jessica Jarl about this year’s edition. This is the third year […]

The Swedish Museum of Photography (Fotografiska) is a popular meeting point not only because of its exhibitions featuring the work of world renowned photographers, but also for the museum’s fantastic view and great food

 Martin Schoeller  hast taken some of the most iconic photos of this generation. From Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Barack Obama, Katy Perry, Hillary Clinton, a blood splattered Christian Bale, a lone dining Jay-Z, to a  makeup wearing Martin Sheen, Schoeller  has a reputation for being able to get Up Close with his subjects and show them in a dynamic personal […]

Dinner at Fotografiska: Eat Your Veggies! Nutritional recommendations such as the classic Swedish ‘food pyramid’, which dates back to 1974, and the 2011 US equivalent MyPlate-model are under serious scrutiny, and for good reason – is there really such a thing as a general dietary guideline that is perfect for every human?             While the […]

“The reaction of the first boy I photographed reminded me of my own helplessness that I felt for our political and social situation. Our children will suffer for our mistakes,” said Jill Greenberg reflecting on her meaningful message. The series of images displaying crying children is Greenberg’s most controversial piece, a body of work created […]

I was pretty excited to head to the premiere of F1-6. I’ve always thought Fotografiska to be an interesting building in the city and the perfect place to have a kick-ass party. The location is a bit isolated which makes it more of a thrilling place to spend the night.   It gives off that old […]

From March 8 Fotografiska present the ultimate retrospective of Cartier-Bresson, titled The Man, the Image & the World. French photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson is considered the father of modern photojournalism. He helped develop street photography, a style of reportage which has influenced  photographers for generations. Cartier-Bresson searched for something he described as the “decisive moment”.To him, the camera […]

Det är fortfarande den klassiska industrisemestern som gäller när svenskarna tar ledigt för sommaren. Statistik pekar på att cirka femtio procent tar ut semester under veckorna 28–31, det vill säga mellan den 6 juli till den 2 augusti. Av dessa förlägger en del sin semester till utlandet – något som bland annat illustreras av svårigheterna med att […]

Stockholm, vår vackra huvudstad har mycket att erbjuda när det gäller både sevärdheter och aktiviteter. Det är inte fel att testa på att göra olika saker så väl som se dig omkring. Om du vill ha en uppstyrd aktivitet, testa då upplevelser i Stockholm. Du kan köpa en upplevelse till dig själv eller för att […]

This exhibition, Distant Lands, posits that Western materialism suffers from a lack of space for mystique, the things in life that seem to exist outside of the hard concrete of that we understand. So as a remedy it provides the work of Finnish photographer, poet and artist Pentti Sammallahti. Sammallahti has a talent for capture […]

Capitalism is brutal and blood-soaked everywhere, but in Brazil it’s always barely bothered to hide that fact, as anyone keeping an eye on Jair Bolsonaro’s government and its rancher allies burning the rainforest and displacing native peoples for a quick buck can see. Those events make Sebastião Salgado’s exhibition at Fotografiska especially timely. Here’s another […]

A one-time resident at Seoul club Pistil Dance Club, 박혜진 Park Hye Jin has broken out internationally as an artist over the last year or so, her 2018 EP IF YOU WANT IT establishing her as an artist with a toe in the worlds of avant garde production, rap and techno. Swinging between icier techno […]

PARTY: JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE PARTY  Jamaica gained its independence on August 6 1962, and now 57 years later Debaser are throwing a party to celebrate the country, and the rich musical legacy it has given the world. Four days after the actual independence day, they’re throwing a Jamaican Independence Party, hosted by club night Radical Rhythm […]

GIG: BEATRICE ELI Club night Moxy (“for lesbians, by lesbians”) take over Fotografiska’s Studio Live sessions for Pride weekend, and they’ve made a big booking with Beatrice Eli. The Girls singer proved her live chops with the release of her live album Showgirl (Live At Dramaten) a couple of months ago, and it’s sure to […]

CLUB: FOTOGRAFISKA STUDIO LIVE Not strictly a club but in that family, Fotografiska’s Studio Live sessions continue this week, setting up camp for the summer just outside the Fotografiska building and offering some easy-going house and techno along with a wide range of cocktails. Petrina Hinas, Dan Redholm, Linn Stigsson Stern and Omar Santis are […]

The strange power of isolated natural landscapes provides part of the power of Scarlett Hooft Graafland’s photographs, and the surrealist forms she inserts into them take the images to a whole other level. Graafland travels the world armed with a rucksack and camera, and uses these wild wide spaces as her canvas, upon which she […]

PIZZA: AW FRIDAY WITH MARKUS & MARTIN Blique By Nobis is one of Stockholm’s newest hotels, and they’ve also added a bunch of dining and drinking options to the city. This week they’re hosting an AW, with pizza and Apertivo Sprizt on the menu and DJs Markus Hård & Martin Hendrikse taking care of the […]

GIG: BEVERLY KILLS/ PHARMACIST Beverly Kills are Gothenburg’s new rising stars, a band that take a little inspiration from that city’s classic post-punk sound, but sharpen and clean it up to make it their own version of bright, brutal shoegaze pop, exemplified by the sleek power of latest single Revellers. Here, they’re joined by fellow […]

Bonniers Konsthall’s Wednesday evening discussions hone in on the world of photography this week, as they aim to ask the big questions about the issues active in the medium today, as well as what we can expect from its future in their panel discussion Photography NOW. Participants in the debate include the artist and photographer […]

FILM: THERESA TRAORE DAHLBERG Swedish artist Theresa Traore Dahlberg is the star of this evening at Bonniers Konsthall, with her poetic expression of post-colonial and feminist themes in focus. Three of her films will be shown, Ambassadörens fru (2017), Taxi Sister, (2010) and Ouaga Girls (2017). Traore Dalhberg will herself be around to present the […]

Stockholm is often being named to be the best city to visit in Scandinavia. This city has everything from museums and concert venues to great restaurants and beautiful views. Experience modern and historical culture all in one place, and learn how to relax while having a “fika”. In this city, you can go sightseeing and […]

The Norwegian artist Anja Niemi specialises in what are dubbed “tableaux-vivants”, photos that relyi on the painstaking construction of a landscape of detail that creates the impression of a whole story or event wrapped in one photo. Niemi says: “When I was younger I always had many ideas, but no coherent way to express them. […]

Photography is a tool, albeit a subjective one, with which we can document our everyday lives and the interesting moments that happen throughout it. Two people who have documented their lives are the late Linda McCartney and her daughter Mary. Linda became the first person to both be photographed for and to have taken a […]

GIG: AZURE BLUE/ JUNIOR BRIELLE Azure Blue is the solo-project of Tobias Isaksson, and he released his fourth album in May. Fast Falls The Eventide is packed with high-grade synth-music, an old-school, neon sound used to craft dreamy, shining melodies. He comes to Debaser Strand on Friday, joined by pop upstarts Junior Brielle. Jun 8, […]

Sustainable food is not a trend, it’s a natural development of gastronomy. So says Paul Svensson, acclaimed chef at Fotografiska, who’s spearheading the sustainable movement. He’s recently made it on to the Plant-Forward Global 50 list over the world’s most influential chefs within health, sustainability and the food of the future. In May he’s behind […]

Now that spring is here again (almost anyway), Stockholm Art Week is also returning for 2018. SAW is the week when Stockholm’s galleries, museums and artists highlight their work with new exhibitions, parties, events and special programmes that take over the city’s art world. We picked out some of the highlights. Bonniers Konsthall Bonniers Konsthall […]

GIG: FRIDA SUNDEMO Frida Sundemo marked herself out from the crowd on her debut album Flashbacks & Futures with her delicate and intricate take on modern electronic pop. That record was released in late 2017, and she’s now taking it out on the road. She performs at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern’s Studion on Saturday. Feb 3 @ 2000, […]

Heading to Stockholm anytime soon? Make sure you make the most of your stay in the Scandi capital. But make sure you keep your personal belongings somewhere safe while strolling around town. Just like any other big city in the world you never know when someone’s out to get your money or credit card. Get […]

Why: Surely you haven’t forgotten that October 1 is World Vegetarian Day? If so, you are forgiven for the oversight. Although it is reported that Swedes are consuming more meat than ever before, veg-ism (vegetarianism and veganism) is simultaneously rising, with every tenth person completely cutting out animal proteins from their diet. The term flexitarian […]

EAT and the Culinary Institute of America present Plant-forward Global 50, a gathering of 50 of the world’s most forward-thinking chefs who lead the way in developing healthier, more sustainable eating habits. “When it comes to food, chefs are the ultimate trendsetters – from what’s on the plate to what’s creating conversations”, says Dr. Gunhild […]

Photo agency Getty Images are building on their global success with the launch of a Stockholm photo gallery, modelled on their London equivalent established in the 90s. ”Images are the language of our time and the demand for high quality photos has never been higher,” says Carolin Jaques of Getty Images Stockholm. Stockholm has been […]

GIG: ADAM CHIA AND RABBII So compiling a gig highlight this week is slightly overshadowed by the monster music fest happening at Way Out West. But if you’re not lucky enough to be going then don’t worry, because not every part of the music industry is going to Gothenburg this week and there’s still plenty […]

FRIDAY July 1 Art Loyal Gallery Zoe Barcza – Texas Liquid Smoke On display until Jul 2 Lars Bohman Gallery Donald Baechler – Early Works On display until Jul 2 Clubbing Summertime Madness Josef Hermansson and Disa Sjöstrand’s summer club returns. Bar Brooklyn, Debaser Strand, 18–03 Hornstulls Strand 4 DJ Johannes Forsberg  and DJ Wilhelm […]

FRIDAY MAY 13 Art Tensta Konsthall Flaka Haliti – Space: I Miss You, I Miss You, ‘Till I Don’t Miss You Anymore A video installation. On display until May 15 Lars Bohman Gallery Juri Markkula On display until May 28 Kulturhuset Videokonst i vår tid- Om krig, förtryck och flykt Featuring the work of Tobias Bernstrup, […]

HIGHLIGHT: DEATH TEAM    Death Team describe their music as a blend of Abba and Eminem. That’s a pretty good description, although I would lean more towards describing them as a pop culture Frankenstein, as if someone figured out how to take every idea that’s ever hit the internet and mash them all together into […]

Just in case you hadn’t noticed, the Sónar Stockholm festival at Nobelberget is imminent. Unlike the standard festival, Sónar is a definitively night-time experience, both in time of day it occupies (although to be fair, in Sweden in February anything that takes place after 17:00 is essentially a night-time experience) and in the line-up. Sónar has booked some […]

Minnestund  Going to a wake is never going to be anything other than traumatic, and particularly when it’s the wake of a childhood friend. So when, in Alejandro Leiva Wenger’s new play Minnestund, Jon gets a call from Minna telling that her son and his childhood friend Sackarias has passed away, it’s understandably a shock […]

Guy Bourdin-Avant Garde @Fotografiska. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 LIVE Melissa Horn. Sweden’s indie-folk favourite starts a monster tour after the release of her new album Jag Går Nu. Södra Teatern, 1930. Magnus Uggla. A career-retrospective stage show from the veteran performer.Orionteatern, 2000.  Lindi Ortega.Country-pop.Debaser Medis, Ballroom, 1800.  Le Maitre. Smooth, poppy electronica. Debaser Strand, 1900. ART The National […]