Vintage Photos acquires Lennart Nilsson’s vintage photo archive
Vintage Photos is proud to announce the acquisition of Lennart Nilsson Photography’s archive of original vintage photographs produced during his career from the 1940s to the 2000s. This extensive archive includes images from his early reportages, portraits, and the foundation of the book Ett barn blir till (A Child is Born). With the commitment to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Swedish photographic history, Vintage Photos is taking on the responsibility of managing this extraordinary collection.
Lennart Nilsson is considered one of the most successful photographers in history. As a pioneer of scientific photography, he pushed the boundaries of what was technically possible, particularly in his best-known works about the time before our birth. Always curious, with his journalistic mindset and desire to tell stories, he captivated millions of people all around the world with his images. From a career spanning over seven decades, his life’s work represents an invaluable contribution to the history of photography. With the acquisition of his original works, Vintage Photos aims to secure and pass on Nilsson’s groundbreaking photographic work to future generations.
“Lennart Nilsson is by far the greatest Swedish photographer of all time. With a huge international interest in his images, our vision is that as many people as possible will be able to enjoy his work. Based on this acquired collection, we are currently working on compiling exhibitions with material that’s never been shown to the public before,” says Tomas Josephson, Photography Expert at Vintage Photos.
As a leading collector and expert in historical Swedish photography, Vintage Photos is dedicated to honoring pioneering Swedish photographers by showcasing their work. With one of the biggest private collections of Swedish photography from the 19th to 20th centuries, Vintage Photos is working hard to safely archive and make this history accessible to everyone. In an ongoing extensive work, a digital archive is now being created to make it easier for people to explore the rich heritage of Swedish photography. This project is led by Tomas Josephson with support from digital entrepreneur Fredrik Adolfsson.
“We are delighted to work with Vintage Photos. It is with great confidence that we hand over these photographs, as we know they are now in safe hands and will continue to inspire and educate many future generations,” says Anne Fjellström, Operations Manager at Lennart Nilsson Photography AB.
