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Lars Tunbjörk — A View From The Side

For one month only this January, the American Swedish Institute presents Lars Tunbjörk — A View From The Side, the captivating photography of acclaimed Swedish photographer Lars Tunbjörk (1956–2015). 

Known for his warmth, humor, deep exploration of loneliness, and the search for meaning, Tunbjörk’s work invites viewers to pause and reflect, causing a variety of emotions, from happiness and recognition to sadness and anger. His photographs are often described as deadpan—offering a documentarian-like snapshot into the absurd yet familiar. The richness in detail and emotion transports viewers into these vivid, dreamlike moments.  

Tunbjörk started with photography at the age of 15 and soon established himself as one of Sweden’s most prominent press photographers, and, in 1993, he created his breakthrough photo project on Sweden titled Landet utom sig. The photographs on display in this exhibition are from the series Landet utom sig (1993), Office (2001), Home (2003), and Winter (2007). Following his sudden passing in 2015, the Lars Tunbjörk Foundation was established to preserve Tunbjörk’s full body of work to be shared with generations to come.   

Curated by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, DC in collaboration with the Lars Tunbjörk Foundation, this exhibition showcases Tunbjörk’s iconic, colorful, and vibrant images, immersing visitors in the time, place, and process of his artistic journey. 

Exhibition Supporters

Lars Tunbjörk — A View From The Side is presented by the American Swedish Institute with support from ASI’s members and donors. The exhibition’s media partner is the Star Tribune. Minnesota artist activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.