Ulf Wahlberg

Painter of Neorealism and Abstraction

Ulf Wahlberg, born in 1938 in Stockholm and deceased in 2014, was a prominent Swedish artist, painter and draftsman. His artistry spanned a variety of styles, from neorealist depictions of cars and people to abstract works that challenged the boundaries of art.

In Wahlberg's artwork, light played a central role. It was the light that gave volume and atmosphere to his neorealist paintings. His still lifes, characterized by sparse grey-blue shades, were always highlighted by a contrasting colour, which gave his work a unique and emotional dimension.

Wahlberg, despite his extensive production of neorealist paintings, also dared to venture into the abstract art landscape. By experimenting with shapes and colors, he created works that challenged the viewer's way of perceiving and interpreting art.

His contribution to the art world extends far beyond the years of his birth and death. Ulf Wahlberg's art lives on through its ability to inspire and evoke emotions, and his artistry remains a significant part of Swedish art history.

TRAINING

Commercial real exam
Stockholm Art School
Royal Academy of Arts
Study trips to Italy, Spain and France

EXHIBITION SELECTION

Gallery Observatory in Stockholm

COLLECTION EXHIBITION SELECTION

Louisiana Museum, Humlebæ
Gallery Surbrunn


OTHER

Jenny Lind's travel scholarship
Helge Ax:son Johnson's foundation

Represented
National Museum
Gothenburg Art Museum
The modern Museum
Norrköping Art Museum
Kalmar Art Museum
Helsingborg's museum
Post Museum
The Railway Museum
Halland's art museum
County Museum Gävleborg
Bohuslän museum
Halland's cultural history museum
Gripsholm Castle