Happy birthday to the multi-talented artist Marie-Louise Ekman that turns 80 today!
Marie-Louise Ekman stands as one of the nation’s most esteemed and beloved artists. She explores everyday absurdities and the challenges presented by societal constructs, through various mediums such as painting, film, television, scenography, theater, and literature. Ekman’s iconic aesthetic, cultivated during the 70s, features pastel hues, directness,
and humor, rendering her work instantly recognizable. In intimate scenes, she allows life's strangeness to unfold, breathing life into a diverse
cast of human and non-human characters.
Ekman’s career includes positions as head of the Royal Institute of Art and the Royal Dramatic Theater, both in Stockholm (SE). Recent works at Market Artfair, CFHILL (SE) with art glass in an unique collaboration with Berengo Studio, Murano, Venice, Testamentet at Stockholm School of Economics (SE) and En tusendels sekund at Zinkensdamm’s metro station, Stockholm (SE), affirm her presence in the public eye. A retrospective scheduled to take up the entire exhibition space at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm (SE) in 2025 promises a comprehensive journey through her artistic evolution. She is included in the collections of Moderna Museet, Stockholm (SE), Malmö Art Museum (SE), Norrköping Art Museum (SE), and Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence (IT).
Photo of Marie-Louise Ekman: Kristian Bengtsson for @voguescandinavia
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