Johan Thurfjell was born in 1970 in Solna. He currently lives and works in Stockholm.
His recent solo exhibitions include From Here, Galerie Nordenhake, “Dim Bearing”, Eskilstuna Konstmuseum (2011), Jim’s Room, Magasin III Stockholm Konsthall (2007), Färgfabriken in Stockholm (2004) and Index in Stockholm (2001).
His group exhibitions include the Lewis Glucksman Gallery in Cork (2007), Bonniers Konsthall in Stockholm (2007), 21c Museum in Louisville (2006), Moderna Museet in Stockholm (2006), Signal Malmö (2005), MOMENTUM the Nordic Festival of Contemporary Art in Moss, Norway (2004), Norrköpings Konstmuseum (2003) and Dunkers Kulturhaus in Helsingborg. Public commissions by Johan Thurfjell include the walkway to Åregaraget in Vällingby (2008) and the new main entrance to Münchenbryggeriet (2006), both in Stockholm.
Public commissions by Johan Thurfjell include Byggmästargruppen, Barkaby (2015), SiS Residential home for young people Råby, Lund, Poseidons gränd, Haning (2014), Danderyds Hospital, Ward 65 (2012), the walkway to Åregaraget in Vällingby (2008) and the main entrance to Münchenbryggeriet (2006), both in Stockholm.
In June 2008 he was honored with an award from the Marianne and Sigvard Bernadottes Artist Fund.
Johan Thurfjell was born in 1970 in Solna. He currently lives and works in Stockholm.
His recent solo exhibitions include From Here, Galerie Nordenhake, “Dim Bearing”, Eskilstuna Konstmuseum (2011), Jim’s Room, Magasin III Stockholm Konsthall (2007), Färgfabriken in Stockholm (2004) and Index in Stockholm (2001).
His group exhibitions include the Lewis Glucksman Gallery in Cork (2007), Bonniers Konsthall in Stockholm (2007), 21c Museum in Louisville (2006), Moderna Museet in Stockholm (2006), Signal Malmö (2005), MOMENTUM the Nordic Festival of Contemporary Art in Moss, Norway (2004), Norrköpings Konstmuseum (2003) and Dunkers Kulturhaus in Helsingborg. Public commissions by Johan Thurfjell include the walkway to Åregaraget in Vällingby (2008) and the new main entrance to Münchenbryggeriet (2006), both in Stockholm.
Public commissions by Johan Thurfjell include Byggmästargruppen, Barkaby (2015), SiS Residential home for young people Råby, Lund, Poseidons gränd, Haning (2014), Danderyds Hospital, Ward 65 (2012), the walkway to Åregaraget in Vällingby (2008) and the main entrance to Münchenbryggeriet (2006), both in Stockholm.
In June 2008 he was honored with an award from the Marianne and Sigvard Bernadottes Artist Fund.
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Museo MadreContemporary Art Museum / NaplesIn the historical heart of Naples, the three floors of the 19th-century Palazzo Donnaregina host the Madre Museo d’Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina: 7,200 m2 of exhibition space, with site-specific installations, as well as works from the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
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World Press Photo 2026Winners & ExhibitionsWorld Press Photo is an independent non-profit organization that champions the power of photojournalism and documentary photography to deepen understanding of the world’s complexities, promote dialogue, and inspire action.
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Chiara Camoni, The Flowers of EvilOct 9, 2026 – Jan 26, 2027
For its second exhibition since the opening of its Roman space, La Società delle Api presents I fiori del male, a project dedicated to the work of Chiara Camoni and curated by Alice Motard…
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Julie Bullard / Nadia Lee Cohen & Martin ParrPublication
Julie Bullard, a work of photographic fiction by Nadia Lee Cohen and Martin Parr. The book is designed as a late-seventies photo album, closely modelled on an example acquired from eBay, complete with faux leather spongy board covers…
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Ordinary GriefA Story of ReconciliationOrdinary Grief is a story of tenuous reconciliation. In 2017, I returned to Iran after 25 years of self-exile, where I embarked on a personal and political reclamation of my identity and history.
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Nadav Kander: The Edge of ThingsSep 18, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027Foam presents The Edge of Things, a major solo exhibition of the internationally renowned artist Nadav Kander. Over more than three decades, Kander has created some of the most celebrated images in contemporary photography...
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American Icon: The US Flag in ArtJun 6 – Dec 6, 2026
Across generations, the Stars and Stripes has inspired pride, protest, and profound artistic expression. From battlefields to modern cultural movements, our flag’s journey through art reveals a nation constantly redefining itself.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Seeing Sound, Hearing TimeOct 31, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time surveys the pioneering artistic practice of the late composer and artist Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023) from the 2000s onward. The exhibition illuminates how Sakamoto transcended the boundaries of sound, image, digital technology...
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Ukraine, le mal qui reste / Guillaume HerbautOct 8 – Nov 29, 2026From October 8 to November 29, 2026, the Académie des beaux-arts will host the exhibition Ukraine, le mal qui reste (Ukraine, the Evil That Remains) by Guillaume Herbaut, winner of the 2024 Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière...
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Imagining an ArchipelagoJul 11, 2026 – Jun 6, 2027Art connects islands across thousands of miles in “Imagining an Archipelago: Art from Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Their Diasporas.” The visually stunning exhibition brings together more than 40 contemporary artists...
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Luciano Fabro: Inhabiting SpaceOct 8, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027Pirelli HangarBicocca presents Abitare lo spazio: Inhabiting Space, the first museum retrospective dedicated to Luciano Fabro in Italy since the artist’s death in nearly two decades. The exhibition delves into the concept of “habitat”...
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Dorothea LangePhotographerBorn Dorothea Nutzhorn on May 26, 1895 in Hoboken, New Jersey, Dorothea Lange had a difficult childhood, contracting polio when she was seven. The illness left her right leg and foot weakened and she walked with a noticeable limp for the rest of her life.
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Our 9th Year AnniversaryArtpil / Prescription 176Here we are again, this time, rounding out our ninth year with 7,000 pages of Articles, Profiles, and Announcements in our growing archive and over 10 million visits strong. A very exciting journey it has been ...
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Forever Marked By The DayJun 26, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Reflecting on loss, resilience and the power of rebuilding, “Forever Marked By The Day: A Quarter Century of Mourning and Renewal” marks 25 years since the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Approached through an architectural lens, the exhibition fosters intergenerational dialogue...
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Lotta Antonsson: I Am EverythingApr 25 – Nov 29, 2026One of Sweden’s leading contemporary photographers, Lotta Antonsson, is coming to Fotografiska with I Am Everything. In this exhibition, the artist explores themes of gender, identity, and objectification within a visual world
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Stan Douglas: ParallaxOct 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Jeu de Paume is proud to present Parallax, the largest monographic exhibition devoted to Stan Douglas in France for over thirty years. Born in Vancouver in 1960, this artist, a major figure on the international contemporary art scene...
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Oulu2026: PlayJan 14 – Dec 31, 2026Fotografiska Tallinn brings a photo exhibition to Finland for the first time. Entitled PLAY, the group exhibition is part of the European Capital of Culture programme...
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Afterlife Film ProgramSep 5 – Dec 18, 2026Death is one of the few universal experiences of the human condition and, at the same time, one of the most mysterious. Throughout history, religions, spiritual traditions, philosophical schools of thought, and even science have sought to answer the same question...
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