Benjamin Björklund (born 1986 in Trollhättan, Sweden) is a Swedish painter. Björklund is a self-taught artist whose work includes classic figurative painting.[1] He primarily paints people and animals, with the subjects often being completely alone. His work is inspired by the cold mood of the Skagen Painters.[2]

Benjamin Björklund
Born
Benjamin Björklund

(1986-12-28) December 28, 1986 (age 37)
OccupationArtist

Personal life

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Björklund studied to become a veterinary technician and has briefly worked as both a prison night guard and a psychiatric nurse.[1]

Exhibitions

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Solo exhibitions

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  • 2012 Trollhättans Konsthall
  • 2014 Studio The, London

Group exhibitions

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  • 2012 Liljevalchs Vårsalong

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Prison night guard to painter - Benjamin Björklund - Silverlake Voice". www.silverlakevoice.com. Archived from the original on 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
  2. ^ "Benjamin Björklund - Metal Magazine".
  3. ^ "Benjamin Bjorklund Exhibitions". Widewalls. Retrieved 2018-04-08.
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