The work of Ulf Gripenholm is characterized by precision, discipline and feeling. His paintings are developed in a process based on intuition and inspiration of the moment. A kind of spontaneity, combined with reflection and self-control which makes him work on and change his paintings during a long period of time. He has been praised for his highly individual, poetical art so full of shades and tints.
Biography
1943
Born in Stockholm, Sweden
1960-1963
Studied at the School of Arts, Crafts and Design, Stockholm, Sweden.
1963-1968
Studied at The Royal University College of Fine Arts, Stockholm, Sweden.
1969
Teacher of drawing at The Royal University College of Fine Arts, Stockholm, Sweden.
1969-1980
Teacher and professor at The Royal University College of Fine arts, Stockholm, Sweden.
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2017
Österåker´s Art Hall, Åkersberga, Sweden
2013
Pumphuset konsthall, Borstahusen, Landskrona, Sweden
2012
Flamenska galleriet, Borås, Sweden
2009
Gävle konstgrafiker, Gävle, Sweden
2007
Eskilstuna Museum of Art, Sweden
Pictures from the exhibition at Eskilstuna Museum of Art (presentation in Swedish)
2006
Galleri Hoffner, Stockholm, Sweden
2005
Vadstena Art Gallery
2004
Gerleborgsskolan, Hamburgsund, Bohuslän, Sweden
2002
Gallery Bergman, Stockholm, Sweden
1995, 1992
Gallery Argo, Stockholm, Sweden
1986
Gripenholm became a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm, Sweden
1984-1985
Travelling exhibition, Thielska Galleriet, Stockholm, Sweden
1982
Liljevalch´s Art Hall, Stockholm, Sweden
1971
Café Mejan, The Royal University College of Fine arts, Stockholm, Sweden
Selected Group Exhibitions
2013
While you sleep, Borås Museum of Art
2006-2007
Galleri Astley´s group exhibition, Two Lines Gallery, Beijing, China
Artists: Bo Larsson, Helmtrud Nyström, Eva Zettervall, Ulf Gripenholm, Cajsa Holmstrand, Lars Nyberg, Jukka Vänttinen, Lena Cronqvist och Lina Nordenström.
2002
Fantasy and reality, an exhibition of the art of graphics, Djakarta, Indonesia, arranged by Gallery Astley in collaboration with the Swedish embassy.
1997
Stockholm Art Fair, a jubilee exhibition of Gallery Astley, Sweden
1996
Ten from Sweden, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, Korea
Ten from Sweden, Taiwan Museum of Art, Tachung, Taiwan
Schloss Bashorst, Germany
1995
“Fantasy and Reality” at the National Gallery, Beijing, China
1993
Nordic exhibition Slovenska republica, Czechoslovakia
Galleri Örsta, Sweden
1992
Saga, International Art Fair of Graphics (arranged by Gallery Astley, Sweden)
1990
“Water Landscapes”, Liljevalchs Art Hall, Stockholm, Sweden
1989
Centre de la Gravue et de l´Ímage Imprimee, Belgium
Edmonton Art Gallery, Canada
Polaris Aker Brygge, Oslo, Norway
Selected Public Collections
Moderna Museet, Stockholm, Sweden
Sweden´s portrait collection, Gripsholm Castle, Mariefred, Sweden.
Gothenburg Museum of Art, Sweden
The Bank of Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden
The National Public Art Council, Sweden
British Museum, London, UK
Knecht Drenth Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Dutch Royal House, Netherlands
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