Cooper & Gorfer

COOPER GORFER

Larsen Warner is thrilled to launch our exclusive inaugural editions with the acclaimed Swedish based artist duo Cooper & Gorfer.

Cooper& Gorfer comprises the artists Sarah Cooper (US, SE, 1974) and NinaGorfer (AT, 1979). Taken from their latest incredible series of works titled ‘Sirens’, the three editions are based on original collaged works that see the artists testing the boundaries between painting, collage and photography. The artists construct a mythological dynasty inspired by the transformative powers of immortal goddesses – a fictitious tribe of women, birthed from a library of female bodies. This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire editions by two of Sweden’s most acclaimed contemporary artists.

“We share a deeply rooted interest in the female story and how our experiences and socio-cultural background influence our sense of self. Our work strives to articulate the unapparent and the hidden desires we hold dear, paying tribute to the many layers of life and memories that shape us.” Cooper & Gorfer

Cooper & Gorfer began their collaboration in 2006. They live and work in Sweden. Their artwork has been widely exhibited at museums including: Hasselblad Center, NOMA New Orleans Museum of Art, Nuuk Art Museum in Greenland, The National Museum of Photography Copenhagen, MAK Frankfurt, The Arctic Conference St. Petersburg, and Fotografiska, amongst others. Cooper & Gorfer’s work is included in several private and museum collections, including the National Gallery of Iceland. Alongside their artwork, The artist duo design accompanying monographs. They have been awarded the German Photo Book Award in 2018 for their book I Know Not These My Hands (2017 Kehrer Verlag). Their film, Between These Folded Walls, Utopia, was given honorary mention for the Short Award at Tempo Documentary Film Festival in 2021. Cooper & Gorfer are Fuji Ambassadors.

Cooper & Gorfer are represented by Larsen Warner (Stockholm, Sweden)