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 person wearing colorful plaid pants and red bow shoes standing on a red carpet.
Purple-hued smoke or fog on a dark surface with a thin vertical line intersecting the mist.
A woman with long hair in a red beret sits in a Tokyo cafe, holding a cigarette.
An elderly woman dining alone in a dimly lit restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, using chopsticks to eat from a traditional dish with...
A red neon 'hotel' sign seen through a window of a brick building in Japan during nighttime.
Two men dining in a Japanese restaurant in Tokyo, enjoying ramen and beer.
A couple embracing on a bed in a room with floral wallpaper.
A bathroom in Tokyo with animal decals on white tiles, featuring a showerhead, soap bottles, and a stack of plastic basins.
A pink-themed hallway in a building with two doors labeled 201 and 202, featuring patterned wallpaper and a pink carpet, loca...
A couple embraces intimately in a doorway with ornate wallpaper in Tokyo, Japan.
Hands placing a wooden tray in a small service window in Tokyo, Japan.
A man in a dimly lit room is reading a book while smoking, sitting by a window with blinds casting shadows.
Abstract urban scene with blurred flowers and city backdrop.
A couple embracing under blooming cherry blossoms in a park in Japan.
A couple relaxes under a blue umbrella on a picnic blanket surrounded by cherry blossoms in Japan.
A picturesque picnic setup under a cherry blossom tree in Japan, featuring a blue tarp on the grass and surrounded by lush gr...
A picturesque scene of cherry blossoms in full bloom, showcasing the beauty of spring in Japan with a dense canopy of pink an...
A woman wearing a traditional kimono bows respectfully towards a black car in a serene outdoor setting in Tokyo, Japan.
Two people wearing traditional Japanese kimonos stand next to a vehicle. One person is stepping onto a platform, showing trad...
A utility pole with tangled wires illuminated by red light in Tokyo, Japan, at night.
A modern floral arrangement features vibrant red roses in a geometric crystal vase, set on a white square platform. The backd...
Aerial view of a densely populated urban area in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing numerous buildings and residential structures.
A man in a suit climbs a set of stairs in Tokyo, Japan, with modern architecture and railings framing the scene.
Two business professionals stand on a city sidewalk in Tokyo next to a brown leather briefcase.
Five businessmen in suits are lined up against a gray modern building wall, each holding a black briefcase in Tokyo, Japan.
A woman in a business suit sitting on an asphalt road with a black leather handbag and wearing red high-heeled shoes.
A person in a black suit stands at a crosswalk in Tokyo, Japan, viewed from behind.
People enjoying a picnic under cherry blossom trees in Japan, with colorful umbrellas providing shelter from the rain.
Colorful umbrellas and patterned picnic blankets on a grassy field in Japan.
A man with gray hair stands behind a branch of cherry blossoms in Japan, wearing a blue jacket and glasses, under a clear blu...
A woman in a pink blazer and red checkered pants crouches under cherry blossom branches in Japan.
Blurred image of two women conversing near a crosswalk in Japan.
A vibrant billboard in Japan displays an advertisement featuring a young woman with long dark hair, set against a colorful ba...
A person with short blonde hair, wearing a black leather jacket and headphones, stands under an umbrella on a rainy street in...
A silhouette of a person is visible through a rain-covered glass window, with Japanese text and Wi-Fi stickers on it. The sce...
A wet urban street in Japan with a puddle reflecting colorful lights, creating a vibrant and atmospheric scene.
A young woman in Japan is using a smartphone under a floral-patterned umbrella in the rain.
A bustling street in Japan crowded with people holding umbrellas at night, surrounded by vibrant neon signs.
A person walking through a puddle on a wet street at night, with reflections of city lights and a scarf visible.
Profile of a contemplative woman in dim lighting with green and blue hues.
Close-up of a woman's face with a pensive expression, illuminated by blue light.
Purple-tinted water surface with scattered flower petals in Japan.
A car covered with a fabric sheet on a dimly lit street in Japan, illuminated with a pink hue. A traffic cone and a potted pl...
Middle-aged man driving a taxi in Japan, viewed through the window.
Aerial view of a large cityscape in Japan under a cloudy sky, with numerous buildings and skyscrapers visible.
A view of a modern cityscape in Japan featuring high-rise buildings and an elevated train track.
A blurred person behind frosted sliding doors in a Japanese interior.
Exterior view of a modern building in Japan with illuminated windows and vertical blinds at night.
A cozy Japanese izakaya with patrons seated at the counter, enjoying drinks in a smoky ambiance.
A group of people dining in a cozy, dimly-lit Japanese bar or izakaya, engaging in conversation and enjoying drinks. The atmo...