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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Crowds gather for prayer at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, with the golden Dome of the Rock and ancient stone buil...
Two orthodox Jewish men in traditional black clothing pray and read Hebrew text at a glass prayer wall beside the Western Wal...
Armed man with a red backpack holding a prayer book at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, surrounded by worshippers and vis...
Crowds of worshippers praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, with men and women separated by a barrier in front of...
Men praying and placing written prayers in the cracks of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.
Orthodox Jewish men and boys praying with a Torah scroll at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.
Jewish men in traditional dress gather at the Western Wall in Jerusalem as a Torah scroll is lifted during a religious ceremony.
Orthodox Jewish men and a boy praying together at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.
Jewish men praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, wrapped in prayer shawls and reading from holy books.
Jewish men praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, wrapped in prayer shawls and traditional hats during a religious gathering.
Two men on a tropical beach in Vietnam, one climbing a tall palm tree beside turquoise water and distant green mountains.
Group of young male restaurant workers in China relaxing at a table and playing cards during a break in a warmly lit dining a...
Baskets of fresh seafood on a glass table by a sunlit window in a rustic room in China.
Two men relax and fish from a small bamboo dock under dense green foliage by a quiet riverside in Vietnam.
Two street food vendors in Vietnam cooking at a night market stall with grills, pots, and fresh ingredients on a city sidewalk.
People relaxing and taking photos on a sunny day in a green park in Paris, with classic Haussmann buildings in the background.
Broken paving stones scattered around a tree trunk beside a muddy roadside puddle in China.
Person with bright red bob hairstyle in a shiny black and blue outfit, photographed from behind against a clear blue sky in B...
Young person in a bright blue windbreaker and pink slip-on sandals sitting on a sunny waterfront promenade in Barcelona, reac...
Covered yellow jet ski stored on tires at a sunny marina in Barcelona, with luxury yachts docked in the background.
Symmetrical view from beneath a modern orange steel bridge with concrete supports, rising above the high‑rise skyline of a Ch...
Golden twin-tower skyscraper with pointed spires rising above a modern city skyline in China.
Half-eaten watermelon with spoon on bright red plastic stools at a night street setting in China.
Two young people in matching black and white striped shirts crossing a city street in China, one holding a smartphone.
Two young men in casual streetwear stand by a stairwell in China, both absorbed in their smartphones.
Woman in a patterned dress awkwardly mounting a teal shared bicycle at night on a city sidewalk in China.
Street scene in China with a large blue spraying truck releasing mist at an urban intersection in front of tall commercial bu...
Close-up of colorful koi fish crowded together at the water surface in China.
Urban street scene in China with a no left turn traffic sign mounted on a striped yellow and black pole at an intersection.
Fresh whole and sliced watermelons stacked in the back of a truck at a street market in China.
Young woman in a white hat and lace cardigan using her smartphone, wearing a gold lucky necklace and crossbody bag in an indo...
Colorful fabric flags fluttering in the wind against a bright blue sky with white clouds in China.
Young woman in China wearing dark sunglasses and a black face covering with braided hair, standing in front of colorful food ...
Group of friends in China enjoying a casual meal together at a small restaurant table filled with colorful bowls of Chinese f...
Person in a red draped garment sitting on a bench against a textured white wall in bright sunlight
Smiling middle-aged woman dancing joyfully at night in an outdoor urban setting in China.
Bright red Chinese New Year decorations with gold accents hanging in a shop in China.
Gray and white cat in a pink dress on a leash standing on outdoor steps in China, looking up and meowing at the camera.
Vibrant close-up of colorful artificial peony and carnation flowers with lush green leaves in a dense bouquet display.
Cozy Chinese eatery interior with patterned tables and wooden chairs featuring playful smiling faces.
Young woman in China eating a grilled sausage on a stick close up
Three young women pose on rocks in a lakeside scene in China, with tall trees in the water and green mountains under a cloudy...
Crying toddler sitting on a scooter held by a smiling woman in China.
Aerial view of multilane urban highway in China with heavy traffic, red bus lanes, and bold white directional markings surrou...
Nighttime street photo of a young couple embracing, with the woman in a black dress leaning into a person in light clothing a...
Night street scene in China with people sitting on small orange plastic stools under warm lights, their legs and sneakers vis...
Dense high-rise skyline in China with a red steel bridge crossing a river and elevated highways running through green hillsides.
Two playful pugs on leashes standing on a wet stone street in front of an old red wooden door at night in China.
Baby in a white hat resting on an adult’s shoulder at night
Candid street scene in Menorca, Spain, showing two older women talking by a bench, framed through white stone balusters.