Jörgen Fogelquist

Jörgen Fogelquist is one of the most significant Swedish artists of the late 20th century and the early 21st century. He is particularly noted for his versatility and his expressive use of color, as well as being one of the most beloved public artists.

Jörgen Fogelquist was born in Mariestad in 1927 and moved to Stockholm at the age of 17. He received his education as an artist, including studies at Konstfack and Konstakademien. Fogelquist belongs to the artistic tradition that began in the 1940s with teachers such as Lennart Rodhe, Pierre Olofsson, Sven X:t Erixon, and Olle Nyman.

His life's work as an artist includes paintings, drawings, graphics, sculptures, and public art. One of his most widely seen public works is "Tur och retur" in the western ticket hall of T-Centralen in Stockholm and the connection between T-Centralen and SJ's ticket hall. He also created the decoration "Med örnen mot polen" at Västertorps subway station. A monumental work of great significance is the fresco painting "Årtag" at the Rosenbad government office. Throughout his career as an artist, Jörgen Fogelquist was a sought-after exhibitor at art institutions across Sweden and abroad, including Konstakademien, Waldemarsudde, Lunds Konsthall, Skissernas Museum, Malmö Museum, Göteborgs Konsthall, and The Lincoln Gallery in London. His works can be found in collections such as Moderna Museet, Göteborgs Konsthall, Malmö Museum, Tensta Konsthall, and Skissernas Museum.

In 1959, Jörgen Fogelquist married the actress Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz, and in 1960, the family moved to Skåne. In 1962, they settled in Lund, where Fogelquist created several public works, including the sculpture "Trollkarlens hatt" at Fågel Blå preschool, the sculpture "Singlande slant" at Klostergården, and the large wall painting "Dansande spår och tecken" at Ekonomicentrum II.

Compiled by his daughters, Maria and Jenny Fogelquist.