FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2025

Époque Royale: Artist Andreas Englund debuts a new exhibition of hyperrealistic paintings and limited edition prints
at Alex Sushi in Norway

Andreas Englund, Royal Gangstas, oil on canvas, 218 x 180 cm

Oslo, NO – Artist Andreas Englund debuts Époque Royale, a new exhibition of paintings and limited edition prints at the chambre separee, Alex Sushi, Norway’s premier sushi restaurant and event space. The exhibition will have a VIP reception on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 17:00 – 19:00, followed by an opening reception to the public from 19:00 – 22:00. The exhibition will be on view until June 1, 2025. 

Englund is known for his hyperrealistic oil paintings that pair old master techniques with modern narrative devices to explore what makes us human across time and place. Englund’s newest series, Époque Royale, explores high medieval characters in ultra-contemporary situations to depict how the past and present aren’t as far removed as we think. 

Époque Royale at Alex Sushis’ chambre separee, is an exclusive single-day premiere that unveils this new series for the first time. Alongside the new series, Englund will debut his art rug series using “wool as canvas” with bespoke rugs depicting work from his ongoing series Aging Superhero. With Englund present to share insights into his vision, this refined event offers a unique opportunity to engage with art in an intimate setting. A limited edition print from Époque Royale will be released and available for purchase on site. Select works will continue to be displayed throughout the spring. 

Details

VIP Reception
Thursday, March 13th
17:00 – 19:00

Public Reception
Thursday, March 13th
19:00 – 22:00

On View
March 13 – June 1, 2025

Andreas Englund, on view at Alex Sushi, courtesy of Alex Sushi

About Andreas Englund

Andreas Englund (b. 1974) is a Swedish artist recognized for his photorealistic oil paintings depicting fictional characters involved in humorous situations that underscore the absurdity of everyday life. Influenced by his background in advertising and art direction, Englund’s paintings approach storytelling with a satirical lens, upending stereotypes to explore the commonalities (and imperfections) humans share across time and place.

Englund’s paintings serve as a stage to humble stereotypically powerful characters, such as the aging, anonymous superhero from his best-known series, or the medieval royalty awkwardly posing as if for a hip-hop album cover in his newest paintings. His classical technique enhances the irony of these situations, capturing an embarrassing gesture or exaggerating wrinkles and pores like a too-high-res photo. As relatable as they are ridiculous, Englund’s tragicomic narratives endear us to the cringe-worthy aspects of human experience.

Englund has exhibited across Europe, North America, and Asia, and his work is in collections around the world. He has been commissioned by Urban Nation Museum, Wall Therapy, UpNorth Festival, No18 Grand Central Office Space, Nordiska Kompaniet department store, Bianchi Restaurant, and others.

Englund graduated from the RMI-Berghs School of Communication and went on to become an acclaimed art director, earning several international awards. Among his notable achievements was the 2009 viral campaign “The Hero,” which captivated over 50 million unique viewers on its campaign site, making it one of the most widely shared pieces of interactive viral media ever created.

He currently lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden. 

Website: https://andreasenglund.com/ 
Instagram: @andreasenglundart

About Alex Sushi

Alex Sushi is a family-owned, contemporary Japanese restaurant in Oslo, Norway, founded by Petter and Christine Sandberg in 2001. It has been ranked one of the best sushi restaurants in the world outside Japan by The Times and is known for its high-quality sushi and sashimi, as well as its modern and stylish atmosphere. The restaurant also exhibits Scandinavian artists, adding a touch of sophistication and cultural richness to the dining experience.

Website: https://www.alexsushi.no/ 
Instagram: @alexsushi_