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You might have seen a sneak peek the last couple of weeks of our meet up with artist Pontus Djanaieff.
We went to Pontus studio in the center of Stockholm with photographer Niklas Nyman to check out his stuff, have a chat and take some photos!
Tell us about yourself, what’s your background?
I come from a family of artists, so it's in my blood.
I started with fashion, then art, then television and radio, then styling, then interior design....and back to art. So I think this has influenced what I create
How are your things born? Your work are very complex collages, where do your inspirations come from?
I've always been a picture junkie. I collect images from magazines or Instagram. Then I like to put together pop culture images and logos that don't belong together, like a bat, a hot dog and the Jägermeister logo for example. you recognize them but at the same time you get confused, then you have to think about what it is you see.
That's how I usually start, then it just flies.
If you had to recommend a couple of artists, one local and one not, what names would you mention?
I love Esben Weile Kjaer. He might not be super local, but Copenhagen is pretty close.
His art is so full of energy and youthfulness that I think is rare these days. And he plays with all media, sculpture, performance and print.
Then we have Justin Swinburne, also a fantastic artist who, among other things, has made 3-d printed works that are truly incredible.
Keep an eye on them, they're going to be big.
Many know you not only for your works but also for your passion for music as a DJ... tell us a little about some evenings... and of course your favorite records!
Ha ha ha... I haven't played in ages.
But I love music, think it is the strongest form of art.
So when I play, I try to convey a feeling, to steer people in a special direction. usually joy. And then it doesn't matter if it's creditable songs or artists. It's pure feeling. and I don't give up until sweat drips from the ceiling.
some favorite records.... hmmm. It is difficult, it depends on the day.
But lately I've been listening a lot to Flash and the Pan's first, Romy, Eartheater and a lot of Dream Pop and Drum & Blizz.
Here is a playlist on Drum & Blizz.
I know you've been in the scene for a long time, how do you see Stockholm now compared to 20 years ago?
Stockholm has changed a lot in the last 20 years, especially when it comes to restaurants.
In the past you didn't go out and eat that much, you drank, but now it has completely exploded with restaurants and they are always crowded.
The same applies to galleries, sometimes it feels as if we have as many galleries as hairdressing salons.
I do miss the small basement clubs that have had to move out to the suburbs due to complaints and expensive rents.
Do you have any tips for some good places for those visiting Stockholm?
One reason to visit Stockholm now is Maurizio Cattelan's exhibition at the Moderna Museet. Best I've seen in a long time, he mixes his own works with the museum's own collection.
Brilliant.
Then the whole "slaughterhouse area" is a tip with lots of new restaurants and clubs.
Favorite restaurant in town? Record store?
For a bourgeois dinner, Chez Jolie is the best. best service and french food. voila.
For a messy evening, restaurant Bambi is the best choice, natural wines and great food.
Regarding record stores, I think this whole records only trend is expensive and stupid. feels like an excuse to just listen to old music. Rather tune in to NTS radio on your computer and listen to incredible shows from all genres! With everything from obscure b-sides to steamy hotties. Really recommend this.
