Nordic: A Photographic Essay of Landscapes, Food, and People, by Magnus Nilsson
This very fine exhibit at the American Swedish Institute closed last Sunday after a very successful run from June 2 - August 14. Taking photos there is difficult because of the poor lighting in spots and glaring lights in others, but after slanting the direction, I was able to eliminate a few of the issues that spoil the shots I took. There still were many more enormously sized photos I wanted to photograph but was unable to do so. Much to my surprise I learned that 32-year-old Nilsson is also a well-known and highly regarded chef in Sweden as well as a photographer. Several of his cookbooks were in the gift shop (and on Amazon, too), but I was intrigued by the one pictured below. It's a tome of over 700 pages. Nillson is an interesting guy; learn more about him here.
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How beautiful! I will be on a Scandinavian cruise very soon. Doubt I will come back with anything as fine as this.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised that photography was allowed in the exhibit. I agree, it is difficult to get good shots in these situations but you did get some nice ones to share.
ReplyDeleteI would have enjoyed this exhibition very much! Us Swedes are so darn smart! :))
ReplyDeleteThis post really surprised me. I have been watching a wonderful series on Netflix called Chef's Table. Each episode is an hour long documentary about a chef who is considered one of the world's best. Nilsson was one of chef's in the series. I watched his episode around three weeks ago. I remember sending a comment to Stefan about watching it and enjoying how he created such success at a restaurant located in such a remote area. I had no idea he also was a photographer. I don't remember that being mentioned in the documentary at all. I feel like this is one of those "small world" moments.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful landscape. Looks like a wonderful exhibit. Who would expect the combination of world class chef and photographer? Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteThat top pic is so wonderful! Amazing to have such a restaurant so far up north in Sweden.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fantastic exhibit to attend. That landscape photo is awesome and glad you attended and shared the info with us. He does indeed sound like an interesting person.
ReplyDeletei bet that's a great book! It always amazes me when people have more than 1 talent...and here I'm trying to find what mine is lol
ReplyDeleteIt can be difficult in such exhibits to get a good shot. What a dramatic landscape!
ReplyDeleteSome people have an abundance of talent and energy. It looks like Nilsson is one of them. What an amazing looking landscape!
ReplyDeletesome people know how to touch countless hearts, don't they?
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent vieuw on your photograph, amazing!
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Beautiful landscape and photos. I wish I could be on a Nordic cruise right now.
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ReplyDeleteMy FAVOURITE subject, the artwork is FINE too!
Looking at the FOOD on the plates makes my mouth water too.
I must have a look at the Chef's book,
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The Swedes do have a fantastic reputation for their food! And I agree it's hard to get the right angle when taking shots of framed photos.
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I admire those who take photos of food so wonderfully.
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A talent for sure, I think a great combination.
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It took me a long moment to realize you took a photo of Nillson's photo. :-) I wonder if the area was experiencing a drought when he took the shot. I also wonder what dishes he may have thought about as he gazed at the scenery.
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The first photo is fascinating. I would have loved to see that exhibit.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit to not knowing anything about my fellow countryman, but I will have to check up on him now!
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