Lars Tunbjörk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lars Tunbjörk
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Lars Tunbjörk at the 48th Guldbagge Awards in 2013
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| Born | 15 February 1956 Borås, Sweden
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| Died | 8 April 2015 (aged 59) Stockholm, Sweden
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Years active | 1971–2015 |
Lars Tunbjörk (born 15 February 1956 – died 8 April 2015) was a famous Swedish photographer. He was known for his unique photos of everyday life. His pictures often showed office spaces and suburban areas in a simple, direct way.
About Lars Tunbjörk's Photography
Lars Tunbjörk was born in Borås, Sweden. This town greatly influenced his work throughout his life. He was inspired by other photographers like Christer Stromholm from Sweden and William Eggleston from America.
His photographs are held in major art collections around the world. These include the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His work is also at the Centre Pompidou and the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris.
Tunbjörk was part of Agence Vu, a group of photographers. He also worked for well-known magazines. These included The New York Times Magazine, Time, and GEO.
Exhibitions and Shows
Lars Tunbjörk's work was shown in many exhibitions. These shows took place in different cities around the world. Some of the places where his photos were displayed include:
- Hasselblad center in Gothenburg, Sweden (1993)
- International Center of Photography in New York City (1995)
- Galerie Vu in Paris, France (1999)
- Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden (2007)
His photos were also shown in Russia and the United Kingdom. A special show of his work happened at Fotografiska in Stockholm in 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Lars Tunbjörk para niños
