Lukas Göthman is a Swedish contemporary artist best known for his expressive, text-based paintings. Born in 1970, Göthman’s work spans painting, text, and installation, often blurring the lines between fiction and personal experience.
“Stalk the stalk”, clubbed for 1 560 at Stockholms Auktionsverk.
Text as Visual Language
Göthman’s works combine scrawled words, painterly gestures and vibrant colours. His pieces often feature ironic or ambiguous phrases, creating a dialogue between meaning and form. His style draws from graffiti, minimalism and conceptual art, yet remains distinctly his own.
"Nothing is decided", oil on canvas.
Contemporary Commentary
His art balances wit and seriousness, often reflecting on art itself, the role of the artist or the absurdity of modern culture. Göthman’s work has been acquired by major Swedish institutions and continues to engage viewers with its bold, layered language.