Anders Petersen
Anders Petersen (b. 1944, Stockholm) is a Swedish photographer known for his raw black-and-white images. He focuses on intimacy, vulnerability, and life at the edges of society. His style is personal, emotional, and close-up.
Petersen became widely known for Café Lehmitz (1978), a photo series shot in a Hamburg bar. It captured people on the margins—sex workers, drunks, lovers—with honesty and empathy. The book is now a landmark in documentary photography.
He has since photographed in prisons, mental hospitals, and streets around the world. His subjects are often outsiders. His images are always direct and human.
Petersen has published many photobooks. He has exhibited at top museums and festivals globally. His work is in collections like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.
Stieglitz19 has shown Petersen’s work in several exhibitions. The gallery supports photographers who explore bold and personal themes. It helped introduce Petersen’s work to new audiences in Europe.
He has received many awards, including the Paris Photo–Aperture Photobook of the Year, the Hasselblad Foundation Grant, and the Arles Photography Prize.
Anders Petersen has been photographing for over 50 years. His work is a powerful look at human connection, loneliness, and life without filters.
Anders Petersen
Cafe Lehmitz
22 x 33 cm (image) 30 x 40 cm (paper) printed on Ilford Multigrade - ed of 10
Anders Petersen
Cafe Lehmitz
22 x 33 cm (image) 30 x 40 cm (paper) printed on Ilford Multigrade - ed of 10
Anders Petersen
Soho
Prints 18,5 x 28 cm, edition of 10, signed
Anders Petersen
Soho
Prints 18,5 x 28 cm, edition of 10, signed