Knut Larsson

Knut Larsson is a Swedish comic book artist, illustrator and artist.

Debuted in the magazine Galago No. 45, 1996. His first graphic novel, “Canimus”’ was published in 2001 by Kartago. His comics are often characterized by surrealism, dreams and absurd acts. The comics are published in magazines such as Galago, C’est Bon Anthology, Electrocomics, Galago, Glömp, Strapazin, Stripburger and Turkey Comix. He has also come out with five comic books. Knut Larsson currently lives in Stockholm.

Books:

“Canimus” Kartago publishers, 2001
“Lokmannen”, Kartago publishers, 2003
“The Projectionist”, Film & Tv, 2004
“Colonial Hospital: a colonial doctor’s notes” Sanatorium, 2006
“The City of Crocodile” Kartago publishers, 2008

Other publications:

“Mr. Kowskis career,” Self-publishing, 1998
Lantis: “Grandpa’s workshop”, Seriefrämjandet, 2003
Knut Larsson: Drawings Sketches, Seriefrämjandet, 2008

Exhibitions:

“KROKOGRAD”, Zing Magazine, Moscow, Russia 2009
“KROKOGRAD”, Stirka – 40 gradusov, St. Petersburg, Russia 2009
“Master of Grey Tones”, Stockholm City Library 2008
Group exhibition, Petrozavodsk Russia, 2008
“Through a Panel Darkly”, Group Exhibition, Eng Embassy Tokyo, 2008
Crack Festival, Group Exhibition, Forte Prenestino Rome, 2008
Boom Festival, Group Exhibition St. Petersburg 2007
C’est Bon AltCom Exhibition, Group Exhibition, The Loft, Malmö, 2004
Original Comics and illustrations, solo exhibition, Gallery Series, Stockholm, 2004
“Locomotives and Dogs”, solo exhibition, Kunsthalle Sandviken, 2003
“Passion”, Group Exhibition, Serieteket, Stockholm, 2002, Institut Tessin, Paris, 2002, karton Galéria, Budapest, 2004
“The soul is a little dog”, solo exhibition, Serieteket, Stockholm, 2001
“20”, Group Exhibition, Dialogue Gallery, Stockholm, 2000
“Mr Kowskis career”, solo exhibition, Old National Archives, Stockholm, 1998

Awards:

Kemi Comics Festival Competition, 2nd prize short story category 1999
Winner of Galagos prize Fula Hund 2001
Awarded a Golden Egg for the animated promotional film for Majblomman 2004.

Quotes:

“I think Knut Larsson’s imagery is incredibly fascinating and absolutely unique. Crystal clear and evocative, melancholy and humorous, anxiety loaded and tenderly, and above all very, very sensual in the broadest sense. It is only to thank and receive.”

The Swedish Filmmaker Roy Andersson

“You have to choose. Cry or laugh. Knut Larsson’s comics are schizotainment from hell. I choose hysteria.”

Carl Johan De Geer, Swedish artist and creator

More information:

www.knutlarsson.com
www.myspace.com/knutlarsson
www.facebook.com/pages/KNUT-LARSSON/114425314461
knutlarsson.blogspot.com/

Contact: knut@knutlarsson.com