Gardar Eide Einarsson

Gardar Eide Einarsson is a Norwegian-born, New York-based artist and photographer. He is best known for his large-scale photographs of public spaces, which often feature graffiti and other street art.

Einarsson was born in Norway in 1976 and moved to New York City in 1998 to pursue a career in photography. He studied at the International Center of Photography and the School of Visual Arts, where he earned his BFA in 2002. After graduating, he began working as a freelance photographer for magazines such as The New Yorker, GQ, and Vogue.

In 2004, Einarsson began exhibiting his work in galleries around the world. His photographs often feature public spaces that have been transformed by graffiti or other street art. He has also created several series of photographs that explore themes such as consumerism, urban decay, and the effects of globalization on cities.

In addition to his photography work, Einarsson has also created several video installations that explore similar themes. His work has been exhibited at numerous galleries and museums around the world including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Tate Modern in London. In 2011 he was awarded the prestigious Hasselblad Award for his contributions to photography.

Einarsson continues to live and work in New York City where he is currently working on a new series of photographs exploring urban life in cities around the world.