Opening Day Fotografiska 15 Years
A full day of artist talks, book signings, live music, and culinary surprises.
Join us for the grand opening of 15 Fotografiska Years. A full day of artist talks, book signings, live music, and culinary surprises, as international stars and Swedish voices share the stories and images that shaped the past 15 years — and the years to come.
The opening day on October 18 will be a grand celebration from morning to night! The house will be filled with conversations, meetings, and signings with some of the artists who have shaped Fotografiska – including James Nachtwey, Helene Schmitz, Miles Aldridge, Emilia Bergmark-Jiménez, Erik Johansson, Alison Jackson, Paul Hansen, and Jesper Waldersten. A unique chance to get close to the people behind the iconic images.
15 Fotografiska Years is presented in collaboration with the Japanese brand Sigma as Exhibition Partner. Sigma is co-hosting the opening day and various events taking place during the exhibition period.
As part of the celebration, we also highlight the group exhibition Meanwhile. Presenting four voices from our Emerging Artists program, adding to the diversity and energy of the day, showing the many forces shaping photography today and tomorrow.
Artist talks 15 Fotografiska years
Venue: Annie on the ground floor followed by book signings in Ellen.
11:00 Erik Johansson
Moderated byJessica Jarl, Global Director of Exhibitions Fotografiska.
Language: Swedish
12:00 Helene Schmitz
Moderated by Johan Vikner, Global Director of Exhibitions Fotografiska.
Language: Swedish
13:00 James Nachtwey
Moderated by Pauline Benthede, Global Vice President of Artistic Direction and Exhibitions Fotografiska.
Language: English
14:00 Alison Jackson
Moderated by Jessica Jarl, Global Director of Exhibitions Fotografiska.
Language: English
15:00 Paul Hansen
Moderated by Lisa Hydén, Director of Exhibitions Fotografiska Stockholm.
Language: Swedish
16:00 Miles Aldridge
Moderated by Johan Vikner, Global Director of Exhibitions Fotografiska.
Language: English
17:00 Jesper Waldersten
Moderated by Lisa Hydén, Director of Exhibitions Fotografiska Stockholm.
Language: Swedish
18:00 Emilia Bergmark - Jiménez
Moderated by Pauline Benthede, Global Vice President of Artistic Direction and Exhibitions Fotografiska.
Language: Swedish
Artist talks Samtidigt
Venue: The Studio, second floor.
13:30 Andy Allen-Olivar
Language: English
14:30 Ailin Mirlashari
Language: Swedish
16:30 Amanda Gylling
Language: Swedish
17:30 Noah Agemo
Language: Swedish
Members have more fun
As a member of the Fotografiska family, you have free admission to Fotografiska, including this opening day. During this busy day, we will be installing a members' lounge in the event dining room on the 2nd floor. A space dedicated to Fotografiska members. Here, celebrated photographer Knut Koivisto will capture portraits, while members can enjoy bistro food without queueing and exclusive offers from the Fotografiska shop. Read more and become a member.