Gustaf Nordenskiöld’s work deals with issues about archaeological collections and natural forces. Visible method, the interest in function and the interaction between man and objects is central. He is interested in man’s relation to the collection, of objects, use, materiality, origin and time.
Often he let the manufacturing process become part of the finished work. Leaving traces of the process in the objects, as a memory of its making. By using the randomness and the controlled in a process he makes work that raises questions about its being and creation.This method oriented process can take its expression in a ceramic object, or in a documented performance.

Gustaf Nordenskiöld works as an artist, designer and curator in Stockholm, Sweden. He has been recognized with numerous exhibitions both in Sweden and abroad.
Gustaf is represented at the Swedish National Museum, Röhsska Museum, Malmo Art Museum, ASU Art Museum in United States and Magnelli, Musee de la Ceramique in Vallauris, France.

• Gustaf Nordenskiöld [2013]May 17 to June 22, 201320, rue des Coutures Saint Gervais - 75003 Paris
• Gustaf Nordenskiöld [2017]April 21 to May 27, 201720, rue des Coutures Saint Gervais - 75003 Paris

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Exposed Work

Gustaf Nordenskiöld

Born in Göteborg, Sweden 1966. Working in Stockholm, Sweden.

Education

• Konstfack, MFA Ceramics and glass. Stockholm. 1996-2001
• Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Ceramics department, exchange student. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Autumn 1999.
• University of Borås, U.C. in Textile and clothing technology, product design, clothing. Borås.1987-89

Selected exhibitions

2011

• Design House Stockholm, Quake mug release, Stockholm .
• Galerie NeC, Vincent Leroy and Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Paris, France.

2010

• The Slidell Cultural Center, Voices, contemporary ceramic art from Sweden, Louisiana, USA.
• Hillstrom Museum of Art, Voices, contemporary ceramic art from Sweden, Minnesota, USA.
• Kaolin, Kopp, Stockholm, Sweden.
• Galleri Nivå 125, Gustaf Nordenskiöld \”Top-Spin\”, Båstad, Sweden.
• Tomarps kungsgård, Gränslöst, Tomarp.
• Gustavsbergs porslinsmuseum, Merikipe, Sweden-Georgia, Gustavsberg.
• Blås och Knåda, Svenska institutet, Merikipe, The perception of a country, Georgia-Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden.
• Iaspis och Konsthantverkarna, Been there, done that.- seminar, international residency., Stockholm.
• Ithaca, Handwerker Gallery, Voices: Contemporary ceramic art from Sweden, Ithaca, New York, USA.
• Konsthantverkarna, Been there, done that. Åsa Lockner, Mårten Medbo, Gustaf Nordenskiöld och David Taylor, Stockholm.

2009

• Stene Projects, Home is where the heart is, on the bus. Per Fhager och Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Stockholm.
• Ateljé Ögruppen, Gustafsweden webshop release, Stockholm.
• Kosta utställningshall, Frostworks -20C Åsa Jungnelius och Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Kosta, Sweden.
• The Trout Gallery at Dickinson College, , Voices: contemporary ceramic art from Sweden, Carlisle, PA, USA.
• Blås och knåda, Figurin, Stockholm, Sweden.
• Dubuque Museum of Art, Voices: contemporary ceramic art from Sweden, Iowa, Usa.
• Kulturhuset, Sakernas tillstånd, bilden av ett hem, Stockholm, Sweden.
• Gustavsbergs konsthall, Hit my eye,, Gustavsberg, Sweden.
• Nationalmuseum, Konsthantverk och design, 2000tal, R.p.m(grey no1), Stockholm, Sweden.
• Yellowstone art museum, Voices: Contemporary ceramic art from sweden, Montana, United States.
• ekwc, European ceramic workcenter, Final presentation, Beardrops, Den Bosch, The Netherlands.

2008

• Gustavsbergs konsthall, Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Diggy diggy, Gustavsberg, Sweden.
• House of sweden, Galleri Inger Molin/Swedish Institute, Voices, contemporary ceramic art in Sweden, Washington, USA.
• Design museum Gent, Galleri Inger Molin/Swedish Institute, Voices, contemporary ceramic art in Sweden, Gent Belgium.
• Research & Development, Quality Outlet, Gustaf Nordenskiöld, a retrospective sellout, Stockholm, Sweden.
• Crystal Palace, Konstmässan, Stockholm.

2007

• Design Art London , Clara Scremini gallery, United kingdom.
• 14e Biennale Internationale de céramique Contemporaine de Châteauroux, Voices, contemporary ceramic art in Sweden., Châteauroux, France..
• Gustavsbergs konsthall, expo, Gustavsberg, Sweden.
• Bomuldsfabriken, PRESENT 2007, Arendal, Norway.
• Centre culturel suedois, Galleri Inger Molin/Swedish Institute Voices, contemporary ceramic art in Sweden. , Paris, France.

2006

• Svensk form, Gustaf Nordenskiöld Smash hit!, Stockholm, Sweden.
• Galleri Inger Molin/Swedish Institute, Voices, contemporary ceramic art in Sweden, Selb, Hamburg, Germany.

2005

• Toi design gallery, Research and development and Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Swedish radical design., Osaka Japan.
• Swedish Style Tokyo, Swedish conceptual design, Tokyo Japan.
• National museum , koncept design, Stockholm.
• MICA exhibitions , The swedishshow, Contemporary Swedish Ceramics, Baltimore, USA.
• Roger Björkholmen galleri, stuff, Stockholm Sweden.
• Experimentadesign 2005, My world New crafts, Crispy, Lisboa, Portugal.
• Riksutställningar konsthantverkscentrum, 100 tankar om konsthantverk, Sverige,
• Whitworth Art Gallery, Beauty and The Beast: New swedish design, Manschester, United Kingdom,

2004

• ID:I, Högtryck, Jeff&Derek colab. with Hans Isaksson, Stockholm,
• Roger Björkholmen galleri, groupshow, Stockholm.,
• Liverpool biennial, Modern Talking set 8, Liverpool. United Kingdom.,
• Konst2, Shopping, Stockholm,
• Galleri Andréhn Schiptjenko/ Hemma hos; Fredrik, Flyttar in, Stockholm,
• Galleri Buro, Dödskalle eller guldkorn, Stockholm,
• Stockholm Arts+Science, Keramiska väggmaterial i offentlig miljö, with Krc, Stockholm,

2003

• Galleri Box, Modern talking set 5 gör om mig, Göteborg.,
• Designmai, Designfilm pool, Berlin, Germany.,
• Galleri Enkehuset, Modern talking set 2 strip/dress. Stockholm,
• Kunstindustrimusseet, Swedish Contemporary Ceramics, Oslo, Norway,
• Akershus kunstnerscenter, Gustaf Nordenskiöld – Still life in mobile home, Lilleström, Norway.

2002

• Agata/Ögruppen, Playdo hantverksmässig industridesign, Stockholm,
• Röhsska muséet. Stilen före oss hit. Göteborg,
• Svensk Form, Agata Independent design. Stockholm,
• Form/Designcenter, Designicons of tomorrow, Malmö,
• Gustavsbergs Porcelainmuseum/krc, start. Gustavsberg,
• Magasin 3/Djurgårdsbrunns värdshus, ceramic objects, collaboration with Uglycute, Stockholm ,
• Stockholm Art Fair, Agata Independent design. Stockholm,

2001

• The world competition of arts & crafts Kanazawa, Art Salon, Kanazawa, Japan.,
• Konstindustrimuseet Köpenhamn. Lifespace, (Designed craft Crafted design). Copenhagen, Denmark,
• Riksutställningar and Svensk Form, 3D+ Swedish Design on stage. Bryssel, Berlin och Dublin.,
• Konsthallen-Bohusläns museum, Homy. Uddevalla,
• Konstfack, MFA exhibition. Stockholm.,
• Hem 2001, Nya Tider, Sollentunafair. Stockholm,

2000

• Tomelilla konsthall, Zandra Ahl, Katinka Ahlbom, Tove Axelsson, Andrea Djerf, Daniel Hjorth, Anders Jakobsen, Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Andréas Roth, Saldo, Christian Sandell, Mats Theselius, Uglycute.Tomelilla,
• Galleri Konstfack. Stockholm.,
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Projects and freelance work

2010

• Guldagergaard, Artist in residence, Skaelskor, Denmark.
• J Lindeberg, Biannual Book AW 2010. The documentary and a dream.,
• Guldagergaard, Nordic Relations Award, Denmark.
• Herr Judit, Logotype for the Herr Judit menswear store at Hornsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden.
• Konstfack, department of industial design, Finding Neverland, ”Lost in creative translation or finding the alternative red threads.” seminar, Stockholm.

2009

• Swedish institute/ Clay office, The perception of a country- workshop, Tiblisi, Georgia.
• Brandstationen, Logotype concept for the Brandstationen store at Krukmakargatan , Stockholm Sweden.

2008

• ekwc, European ceramic workcenter, Artist in residence, Den Bosch, The Netherlands.

2007

• Beckmans school of design, supervisor for bachelor students, 2005,2007, Stockholm.
• Konstfack, Ceramics and glass, course in functionality, Stockholm.
• SL Stockholm subway, artistic adornment for Fridhemsplan exit Mariebergsgatan, with Sanna Hederus och Johanna Karlin. 2002-2008., Stockholm.

2006

• Konstfack, Textile dep. Opponent for bachelor of art students, Stockholm.
• Ölandsfolkhögskola, course, Öland.
• Polarn O. Pyret, freelance chiefdesigner. 2006., Stockholm.

2005

• Roger Björholmen galleri, curator for the exhibition Stuff , Stockholm.
• Stenebyskolan, course, Steneby.
• Polarn O. Pyret, freelance designer for outdoor clothing. 2002-2006., Stockholm.

2004

• Konstfack, “T.ex” Magazine/fanzine workshop course with Hans Isaksson, Stockholm, Stockholm.
• Liverpool biennial, Urban intervention, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
• Beckmans school of design, Instructor, Stockholm 2002, 2003, 2004, Stockholm.

2003

• Galleri Enkehuset, Modern talking set 2 Strip/dress. As an curator, Stockholm.Krc, SL Infrateknik, Ceramic wallmaterials for publicspace, research with Sanna Hederus, Johanna Karlin and Anna Westholm. , Stockholm.