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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A cozy Japanese izakaya with patrons seated at the counter, enjoying drinks in a smoky ambiance.
Exterior view of a modern building in Japan with illuminated windows and vertical blinds at night.
A cozy Japanese restaurant interior featuring a vintage poster of a smiling woman, with traditional decor and dining utensils...
A group of people dining in a cozy, dimly-lit Japanese bar or izakaya, engaging in conversation and enjoying drinks. The atmo...
A woman with glasses holds a striped cloth to her face in a dimly lit room.
Aerial view of a densely populated cityscape in Japan with high-rise buildings and a river flowing through the urban area und...
Business people waiting at a subway station in Japan.
A businessman in a suit walks across a large tiled plaza in Tokyo, Japan, carrying a briefcase.
A person in a light-colored coat sits inside a green car, with an electronic watch visible on their wrist and a yellow wallet...
A young man in China sits on a bed in a dimly lit room, focused on his phone while holding a cigarette.
A man sits on the floor of a sparse room with metal bunk beds, eating. The room has minimal furnishings and appears to be a t...
A family of three stands in a field in rural China. The older man is on the phone, while the older woman and young child stan...
Aerial view of a construction site with cranes in an urban area of China, surrounded by residential and commercial buildings ...
A shirtless man sits on a bed inside a room with a mosquito net, showing a calm expression.
A group of young chickens with light feathers and red combs standing and resting on a wooden surface against a plain concrete...
A street in China with smoke from fireworks outside storefronts.
A man in a suit stands by a river in an urban area, overlooking construction sites and high-rise buildings across the water i...
A young family poses for a photo in a cozy, colorful room. The father, wearing a gray jacket and plaid shorts, is holding a b...
A rooftop in an urban area of China with strips of meat hanging to dry, against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers.
A busy garment factory in China with workers sewing at their stations.
A woman in a yellow blouse works in a textile factory in China, surrounded by sewing equipment and materials.
A room in China featuring a poster of a historical figure on the wall above a vintage CRT television. The room contains woode...
A discarded styrofoam food container with chopsticks on a patterned concrete pavement.
A large pile of discarded computer keyboards, showcasing electronic waste in China.
A birdcage hanging in front of informational posters written in Chinese, with a blue wall background. The cage contains small...
Two women sorting materials in a dimly lit warehouse filled with bags and bins of recyclables in China.
A landscape in China featuring a distant Ferris wheel and a traditional Chinese pavilion amidst green hills, with a foregroun...
Workers sorting through electronic waste in a dimly lit room in China.
Aerial view of a densely populated residential area in China with numerous similar houses and a road running through the neig...
A young man stands barefoot on a pile of electronic waste inside a room with a barred window and a wooden ladder. He is holdi...
A rooftop view from a high-rise building in China, featuring an industrial metal framework and a distant cityscape of tall re...
A young child wearing a colorful outfit stands in a metal cart attached to a rustic bicycle in a rural field in China.
A middle-aged man and woman standing in an agricultural field in China, holding farming tools. The field is partially cultiva...
A young girl with albinism reads a book using a magnifying glass while an older woman braids her hair in a bedroom setting in...
A brown poodle stands in front of an open door with Chinese New Year decorations. The entrance is adorned with red banners fe...
A person in a red polka dot shirt is lying on a bed in a room with floral curtains in Beijing, China.
A woman stands on a staircase in Beijing, China, holding a white cane and facing the light with a serene expression.
A tall residential apartment building with a mix of brown and beige colors, featuring numerous balconies and windows. The arc...
A partially constructed green house stands isolated in an overgrown field with a backdrop of high-rise buildings in China.
A luxurious interior under renovation featuring a covered chandelier, ornate ceiling design, and classical artwork depicting ...
A panoramic view of a snowy landscape in China, featuring a river and a bridge with mountains in the background at dusk.
A basketball is placed between the blue seats of a public bus in China. The interior features yellow railings and a view of t...
Aerial view of a river cutting through an icy landscape in China, showcasing contrasting textures and colors.
A festive gathering in China featuring people in traditional attire celebrating with food and drinks.
A man in military camouflage clothing running along a road in a rural area with lush green hills in the background.
A man in a striped shirt laughs while sitting at a table with a bowl of noodles and a bottle of beer in a decorated room.
A bride in traditional Chinese attire adjusts her red veil in an elevator, accompanied by two men, reflecting a cultural wedd...
A vibrant street scene in China filled with smoke and colorful confetti during a celebration.
A woman in a red jacket stands outdoors with a transparent scarf covering her head, surrounded by bare trees and an overcast ...
A woman in a green jacket holds two fluffy Pomeranian dogs inside an elevator with green walls.