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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Close-up of a person serving traditional seafood paella from a large pan in Menorca, Spain.
Close-up of a seagull in mid-flight over a sunny seaside square in Menorca, Spain, with white buildings and palm trees in the...
Abstract reflections of boats and masts on calm blue water in a harbor in Menorca, Spain.
Close-up of tangled fishing nets with ropes and floats in Menorca, Spain.
High-angle view of a cyclist riding along a sunny marina promenade in Menorca, Spain, with moored boats and long streetlight ...
Confident woman in a pink bikini taking a selfie on a sunny seaside pier in Menorca, Spain, with rocky cliffs and blue water ...
White Mediterranean houses overlooking turquoise sea and rocky coastline in Menorca, Spain
Large weathered rock on a red coastal cliff above turquoise sea in Menorca, Spain
Fishmonger in a Tokyo market holding a bright red fresh fish over an ice-filled seafood display.
Cluttered vintage record shop in Tokyo filled with vinyl stacks, posters, and art-covered walls.
Cluttered storage room in Tokyo filled with stacked cardboard boxes, papers, and old records in a messy, crowded workspace.
Vintage record store interior in Tokyo with rows of vinyl albums and retro music posters on the wall.
Colorful claw machine in Tokyo filled with cute plush toys and Sanrio-style bunny characters against a pink heart-patterned b...
Colorful claw machine in Tokyo filled with cute plush toys and yellow chick prizes against a bright puzzle-patterned background.
Woman in uniform holding a fresh strawberry layer cake against a red wall in Tokyo, Japan.
Three businessmen in suits stand with luggage and a red bicycle at a Tokyo street corner, seen through a dark oval window fra...
Chef plating a colorful vegetable dish in a restaurant kitchen in Tokyo, Japan.
Modern reception desk with flower arrangement in a bright office lobby, with a woman in a white uniform partially visible in ...
Three male chefs in white uniforms work in a small professional kitchen in Tokyo, Japan.
Young man in a suit eating noodles alone at a counter in a small Tokyo restaurant, seen through the window at night.
Businessman in a suit sitting alone at a wooden counter in a Tokyo restaurant, seen through a window framed by blue Japanese ...
Colorful koi fish swimming together in a clear pond in Tokyo, Japan.
Elegant Japanese floral arrangement with white daisies and green branches in bamboo vases on a red cabinet beside traditional...
Young woman in a pink kimono standing in a traditional Tokyo tatami room, photographing ikebana flower arrangements beneath o...
Customers sit shoulder to shoulder at a small Tokyo noodle bar, eating steaming bowls of soba while a chef in a white uniform...
Nighttime view through a window of a small Tokyo restaurant, where Japanese businessmen sit at the counter under warm lights ...
Nighttime view through a window of a small Tokyo restaurant, with men seated at the counter quietly eating under hanging nore...
Three businessmen in suits walking along a tiled sidewalk surrounded by green hedges in Tokyo, Japan.
Tired young woman resting with her head on folded hands behind a large light gray handbag while riding public transport in To...
Businessmen walking through a narrow lantern-lit alley of small restaurants at night in Tokyo, Japan.
Elderly Japanese cook in blue uniform smoking during a break outside a small izakaya in Tokyo at night, surrounded by colorfu...
Three young businessmen in dark suits ride an escalator in a Tokyo subway station, one turning to talk to his colleagues.
Nighttime alley of small restaurants and food stalls in Tokyo with colorful Japanese signs and lanterns as two people walk pa...
Lone businessman riding an escalator in a modern Tokyo building, captured from above with strong diagonal lines and reflections.
Business people wait at a street corner under an elevated train line in Tokyo, Japan, surrounded by suitcases, traffic lights...
Young woman sitting alone inside a colorful Tokyo bar while two blurred businessmen walk past on the street at night.
Cigarette butts scattered along a dirty concrete curb on a city street in Tokyo, Japan.
Young woman in a pink kimono talking with a man at a cozy sake bar in Tokyo, surrounded by bottles and dim warm light.
Young woman in a traditional kimono standing behind the counter of a cozy Tokyo sake bar, surrounded by shelves of assorted J...
Traditional wooden Japanese house in Kamakura with sliding shoji doors, gravel garden, and blooming flowers in a peaceful cou...
Back view of four women in matching dark business suits and heels standing in a row in Tokyo, Japan.
Colorful commercial buildings with dense Japanese signage and billboards in a busy street of Tokyo, Japan.
Crying toddler riding on an adult’s shoulders in a busy Tokyo street, surrounded by pedestrians.
Busy street crossing in Tokyo lined with colorful shopfronts and billboards as crowds of pedestrians walk through the city.
Woman in Tokyo holding a soft serve ice cream cone, a whipped cream drink in a blue cup, and a Fujifilm Instax Mini camera.
Group of business people in black suits walking across a city street in Tokyo, Japan, carrying handbags and tote bags.
Two adults relax side by side on a mat in a grassy park in Tokyo, Japan, lying in socks with their shoes off and enjoying a p...
Two white t-shirts hanging on a metal rack under open windows, casting shadows on a concrete wall in bright sunlight.
A woman in a red swimsuit relaxes on a seaside promenade, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor gym equipment, with a scenic o...
Close-up of a colorful rooster on a beach with the ocean in the background.