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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Middle‑aged man in a suit playing a claw machine in a bright Japanese arcade filled with plush toys and anime prizes.
Two schoolgirls in blue uniforms choose snacks at a kiosk on a busy train station platform while a train passes by in the bac...
Self-service laundromat with open top-loading washing machines and a sky-and-cloud themed wall and ceiling.
Older man reclining in a barber chair inside a quiet, vintage-style barbershop.
Mother and two young children holding balloons walk down a pedestrian overpass staircase in an urban Japanese city street.
Cozy Japanese sushi bar interior with two middle‑aged women in traditional kimonos sitting behind the counter under round pap...
Blue patterned umbrella lying open on the floor of a covered parking area beside a bicycle.
Young man sitting alone at a counter in a dim café, hunched over his phone with earphones and an empty drink by the window bl...
Elderly woman with sunglasses sitting alone on a purple subway seat, holding her handbag and shopping bag inside a quiet stat...
Light blue arched door with a reflective glass panel showing a city street with crosswalk and road markings.
Silver Nissan minivan parked in a narrow tiled driveway between tall urban buildings in Japan.
Businessman in a dark suit walking on the street past a black briefcase or bag lying on the sidewalk near the curb.
Spilled iced coffee from a clear plastic cup on a dark blue carpet.
Yellow wildflowers growing through a green metal railing beside an asphalt street in bright sunlight.
Minimalist view of a pink exterior wall in Japan with utility boxes, pipes, and concrete ground in bright sunlight.
Young man sitting alone at a counter in a dim café, looking down at his phone near a window with wooden blinds and a drink on...
Crowded subway train with commuters packed tightly near the open doors on a yellow platform.
Modern office building facade with large windows, blinds, and a red downward triangle sign reflected in the glass.
Young man sitting alone at a counter in a cozy café, focused on his phone beside a drink and tangled earphones near a window ...
Young man riding a bicycle in the rain, holding a clear umbrella and looking at his smartphone on a city street.
Pink roses blooming against the exterior wall of a house at night
Elderly woman passionately singing karaoke with a microphone in a small, cluttered Japanese room.
Ticket booth scene where a young woman speaks through a round perforated intercom window to an older man outside on a sunny day.
Young man in a café sitting by the window, looking at his smartphone while charging it at the counter.
Rainwater puddle on a tiled sidewalk beside a metal street drain and pole.
Parking lot in front of a LIFE supermarket sign with a four-leaf clover logo in a Japanese residential neighborhood.
Middle-aged woman smoking at a small Japanese restaurant table with oden dishes, beneath a wall calendar featuring sumo wrest...
Person wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and light jacket riding a bicycle while holding a smartphone on a sunny day.
Elderly woman in a wide-brimmed straw hat riding a bicycle at a city crosswalk.
Colorful flowers cascading over a brick wall along a quiet street with a yellow utility pole in the foreground.
Two stylish people standing on a city street, one in bold colorful patterned outfit with red high heels and purple textured b...
Businessman in a dim café corner leaning over a counter, using his phone beside a drink and tangled charging cables in warm w...
Food service worker in a red headscarf preparing sandwiches behind a speckled glass counter.
Abstract view of two men in an indoor waiting area seen through a textured glass partition, one using a smartphone and the ot...
Crowded subway train with standing commuters holding yellow hand straps during a busy commute.
Spotted dog sitting in a flower-filled doorway beside a parked bicycle in a cozy urban entrance.
Old wooden Japanese house with rusted metal roof and overgrown greenery behind a wooden fence on a city street.
Blurred young boy running around a street corner past a colorful child safety sign in a quiet Japanese neighborhood.
Elderly woman in a black outfit holding a black umbrella while walking along a city sidewalk beside a busy street.
Security guard in blue uniform standing on a tiled sidewalk outside a building entrance in Japan.
Man in striped shirt and shorts parking a bicycle beside a colorful flower shop on a city street.
Elderly man pushing a green wheelbarrow across a paved courtyard beside a white building with blue circular patterns.
Middle-aged man in a white shirt sits at a café table, talking on his phone, seen through the reflective window with the stre...
Narrow light green Japanese house with arched roof, exterior staircase, and small car parked in a concrete driveway on a clou...
Silver Honda minivan parked tightly inside a small urban garage with a half-open shutter door on a rainy street.
Person in a pink jacket wearing patterned work gloves while cleaning or inspecting a black metal sign or bus stop frame on a ...
Fresh octopus laid out on ice in a seafood market display.
Two young boys stand on a street in front of a metal shutter, one holding a ball and the other holding a red plastic bat.
Elderly male security guard in a blue uniform standing in a busy urban station at night.
Middle-aged man singing into a microphone inside a cozy Japanese bar with shelves of bottles and glasses behind him.