Albert Bonsfills

Albert Bonsfills, 1982. Lived in China and Japan intermittently between 2011 and 2019. Rooted in a strong documentary and social perspective, his work also blends intimacy with irony, reflecting a deep attraction to stories that reveal how people adapt to the harsh conditions of life with remarkable courage. Drawn as well to the cultural expression of contemporary society, his photo reports move between the social perspective and a more personal, intimate gaze. With a strong appreciation for poetic aesthetics and a keen eye for composition, Bonsfills creates images that resonate both visually and emotionally, offering layered narratives that bridge cultures and experiences. Bonsfills lives currently in his hometown, Barcelona, where he keeps working on his personal projects and commercial work for clients and magazines. His work includes collaborations with National Geographic, Bloomberg Businessweek, TIME, Newsweek, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Moleskine, WeTransfer, Amazon and Airbnb, and nominations to the Magnum Foundation’s Emergency Fund and the Joop Swart Masterclass.


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Two boys in white shirts playfully hugging and posing with outstretched arms on a sunny beach with calm waves and coastal bui...
Dead small shark lying on wet gray sand surrounded by scattered beach pebbles.
Person in light-colored trousers and gray loafers sitting at a café table, with legs crossed under a metal pedestal base.
Young man lying on the grass in a park with arms outstretched and a bag beside him.
Two people point across a quiet city street near a crosswalk and sidewalk railing.
Man bending over his bag while waiting on an underground train platform beside another commuter.
Man and schoolgirl standing together on a city street, the girl holding a packet of Oreos.
Mismatched chairs lined up at a covered outdoor bus waiting area with bicycles parked behind glass windows.
Tranquil forest pond reflecting colorful autumn trees under a clear sky
Man in a light blue checkered jacket standing in front of neat rows of colorful chrysanthemum flowers under a purple canopy.
Well-dressed older man in a pinstripe suit holding a cigarette, canned drink, and mobile phone while standing in front of a s...
Elderly woman standing in the doorway of a traditional Japanese house with potted plants along the sidewalk.
Middle-aged man reading at a wooden table as dramatic window blind shadows stripe the room with warm light.
Group of Japanese businessmen in white shirts sharing drinks at a small izakaya bar in the evening.
Two small dogs on leashes wearing matching pink dresses while standing on a brick sidewalk.
Young woman sitting alone in a retro cafe booth taking a selfie with her smartphone at a small wooden table.
Three businessmen in black suits stand on a city sidewalk waiting at a crosswalk.
People sitting inside Beck’s Coffee Shop seen through large windows of an orange exterior wall, with two men smoking near the...
Young woman sleeping with mouth open on a train seat beside a rainy window.
Elderly man in a light gray suit and hat standing inside a Japanese train, seen through the carriage window at the station.
Older man in a hat studies the illuminated food display outside a Japanese restaurant on a quiet evening street.
Young mother in a straw hat standing in a dark elevator, carrying a baby in a front carrier and pushing a stroller.
Young schoolboy in uniform sitting on a subway seat with a backpack and shoulder bag, looking thoughtful.
Three small dogs in cute outfits sitting on a curb in front of blooming pink rose bushes on a sunny day.
Elderly man in a gray hat and coat waiting alone on a dimly lit subway platform.
Woman walking and talking on a cellphone beside a pale green wall with two large white butterflies and her shadow cast on the...
Passenger using a smartphone while riding a train, with a station platform visible through the window.
Two women in coats wearing black low heel Mary Jane shoes standing on a tiled floor in a Japanese train station.
Young woman holding a white fluffy dog on a leash while standing between two bicycles in a sunny parking lot.
Group of people lying on beach towels and stretching on a sandy beach viewed from above
Elderly woman in a pink coat and hat walking along a quiet city street with a shopping bag on a sunny day.
Business people in formal attire walking along a city street in bright morning light.
Colorful front garden with a pruned Japanese pine tree, hydrangeas, and bright orange flowers in front of a modern house entr...
Five small poodle dogs in sweaters sitting in a sticker-covered white cargo bike basket outside a modern glass storefront.
Red pedestrian signal in front of a brick building on a sunny urban street.
Two people sit by a large observation window overlooking a hazy city skyline at sunset, one man in a suit checking his phone ...
Young businessman in a suit riding a bicycle through a narrow city street in Japan with parking signs and older buildings in ...
Business person in a dark suit riding a city bicycle with an umbrella attached to the rear rack at a crosswalk.
Woman sitting in a small Japanese restaurant, smoking beside a glass of water under a wall calendar.
Joyful Japanese couple in traditional wedding attire jumping together in a sunny garden.
Woman in a red coat sitting at a picnic table under a colorful autumn tree in a sunny park
Close-up of a white painted line forming an angle on a rough asphalt road surface.
Two people with black umbrellas walk along a rainy riverside walkway beside a wet road and bridge.
Tired businessman wearing an eye mask naps on a bench in a train station waiting area.
Industrial rope-access workers suspended on the side of a tall golden-brown office building cleaning its windows between two ...
Elderly woman standing by a sunlit stone wall on a city street, adjusting a lace shawl and holding an umbrella.
Woman sitting on a bench with crossed legs wearing black slingback kitten heels on a tiled floor.
Two elderly women ride quietly in an elevator, one standing near the wall while the other faces the door holding a bag, refle...
Group of Japanese businessmen in suits taking a break outside a traditional-style building, checking their smartphones and ta...
Man resting on a sidewalk in front of a traditional Japanese house with sculpted greenery and tiled roof on a sunny day.