Biography
Denise Grünstein was a Swedish photographer with a keen fascination for distorted realities through the eyes of a female character- particularly one in which harmony is obstructed. Her work explores many creative sectors, including fashion, portraiture, and commercial advertising. However, Grünstein is best recognized for her eye-catching, elegant scenes in the National Museum. Within the empty museum rooms, she incorporated her personal ideas and artistic style- capturing the nuances of what a museum is and could be. Deriving inspiration from 19th century Romantic paintings and 20th century Surrealism, Grünstein’s work explores many references in the pursuit of her signature artistry.
Grünstein’s breakthrough in the 1980s was the catalyst for her success- beginning a long period of exhibitions and praise from the art world. Her first solo exhibit took place in 2001 at Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden. Throughout her career, she has exhibited at many museums and galleries, developing a particularly strong relationship with CFHILL. After her passing in 2023, Grünstein’s legacy and unique photographic style remains in the hearts of many.
Selected press
SVD: Bedövande tystnad i gåtfull svit
DN: Fotografen Denise Grünstein är död: ”Ett konstnärskap som aldrig stannat av”
SVD: Denise Grünstein. Eftermäle Svindlande vackert av folkhemmets Annie Leibovitz
