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Erik Johansson

All We Have is Now

Head in the Clouds ©Erik Johansson
Head in the Clouds ©Erik Johansson

Fotografiska is thrilled to announce the launch of All We Have is Now, the latest solo exhibition by Swedish surrealist photographer Erik Johansson. Opening on January 17, 2025, this extraordinary showcase invites audiences to embark on a surreal visual journey through Johansson’s captivating and thought-provoking artworks.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Erik Johansson masterfully blends photography with various creative mediums to construct seemingly real yet physically impossible scenes that defy the natural laws of our world. Grounded in photographic techniques and enhanced by digital manipulation, his works transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Deadline, 2023 ©Erik Johansson
Deadline, 2023 ©Erik Johansson

In All We Have is Now, Johansson presents a series of new videos created specifically for this exhibition, extending profound themes from the fleeting nature of “the present” to reflections on “human existence” and “pressing environmental problems” through his surreal visual language.

All we have is now, 2021 ©Erik Johansson
All we have is now, 2021 ©Erik Johansson

One of the unique features of this exhibition is the dynamic presentation of selected works, which appear in intervals throughout the day, creating a constantly shifting dreamlike environment. Eschewing traditional guided pathways, the artist and curatorial team have designed an organic and immersive space that encourages free exploration.

Central to the exhibition is a grass hill stage-like seating that evokes a breathing, life-like quality. This centerpiece places visitors in a simulated natural environment, prompting reflections on societal challenges and urgent environmental issues in the real world.

Decoration, 2022 ©Erik Johansson
Decoration, 2022 ©Erik Johansson

The exhibition’s innovative layout and cinematic atmosphere transform the viewing experience into a personal and contemplative journey, allowing visitors to connect with Johansson’s art on a deeper level while embracing the fleeting beauty of “now.”

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Portrait - Erik Johansson
Portrait - Erik Johansson

Erik Johansson (b. 1985) is a Swedish photographer and visual artist basedin Prague, Czech Republic. He is known for creating surreal worlds throughthe combination of photographs. He primarily focuses on personal projectsand exhibitions, and his approach to photography is unique in that he seeksto capture ideas rather than moments. Using his camera and imagination, hestrives to create a single, realistic image that tells a story, even if it includeselements that seem impossible. Essentially, he works to solve the problem ofhow to capture the impossible.