Lars Nyberg - prints and biography

Lars Nyberg (b. 1956) is a Swedish printmaker renowned for his mastery of drypoint, a demanding intaglio technique that allows for a richness of line and atmosphere. His prints are celebrated for their sensitivity and precision, often depicting natural motifs—trees, plants, and landscapes—with a quiet intensity that reflects both observation and poetic imagination.

Nyberg studied at the Royal University College of Fine Arts in Stockholm between 1978 and 1983, where he established the foundations of his career. Since then, his work has been widely exhibited and collected across Europe, Japan, and the United States, earning him international recognition. His prints are included in prestigious public and private collections, affirming his place among the leading printmakers of his generation.

In 2001, Nyberg was commissioned by the Nobel Committee for Physiology and Medicine to produce an edition for that year’s Nobel Prize laureate. Since 2006, he has played an ongoing role in this distinguished tradition, selecting the artists commissioned to create the annual Nobel editions for the prize in Physiology or Medicine. His involvement has further underscored his stature within the Scandinavian and international art worlds.

Nyberg has also contributed to the wider printmaking community as a visiting artist at the Graphic Studio Workshop in Dublin, a role he has held for more than fifteen years. Through workshops and collaborations, he has shared his technical expertise and artistic vision with peers and students alike.

His work has been acquired by major institutions worldwide, including The British Museum, London; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The Museum of Modern Art, Stockholm; the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark; The Chester Beatty Library, Dublin; and the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing. His prints are also held in the private collections of H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria.

Lars Nyberg’s career reflects a lifelong dedication to the art of drypoint and to the enduring power of printmaking as a medium of intimacy, detail, and timeless expression.