Björn Lindberg

About Björn Lindberg

The Taste of Black

Björn Lindberg lives and works in Stockholm.

"Not that I’ve photographed black motifs in particular, or that I've just gone for black/white productions. On the contrary. Most of my work is in color, where green has to be green and yellow, yellow. In color photos too, black must be black. And this is where the opportunities - and the challenges - begin for the photographer.

I've followed contemporary food culture through the camera lens since the 1960s. I have seen food transformed from nutrition to a means of expression, from women's work to a social art, from regular tradition to professional innovation. So one day, there I was: black on the one hand, food on the other. Photographic art on the one hand, food art on the other. Can you eat black? Can you enjoy black? Can you cook black?

I raised the idea with chef Jonas Borssén, one of the few people I knew would understand pretty much where I was heading with this, and he responded directly. The result became a book. A photographic book about food? A food book about photography? You're welcome to decide for yourself. For me, it's simple - it's a book about the taste of black.

After the success of The Taste of Black it seemed only natural to photograph food of other colors like red, yellow, green and white in a similar way. A selection of these photographs can be seen under The Taste of Color."

Awards

2009
The cookbook Smakens magi (The Magic of Taste) is a winner of the Swedish Publishing Awards in the category of cookbooks. The jury's motivation: "A true handcraft with interesting content, a generous format and high quality production."
2008
Måltidsakademien in Grythyttan, Sweden, appointed Smakens magi (The Magic of Taste) in the category for the best book: Food and drink in combination.
2007
Vinets magi (The Magic of Wine) received the award for ”Best Wine Book in the World 2006” from The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. More information can be found in the press release.
2006
Måltidsakademien in Sweden appointed Vinets magi (The Magic of Wine) the best book of the year (in all categories).
2005
The winner of General Public Prize "Les Lauriers Beaujolais de la Photo" Lyon, France.
The 'Beaujolais Laurels' for Photography' was the first International Contest of Culinary Photography. It was organised by 'Inter Beaujolais'. Twelve photographers from twelve countries, selected by a jury composed of professionals of the wine, cuisine and photography sectors, were asked to submit photos on the following theme: "The relationship between wine and gourmet cuisine".
2003
Honesta Voluptate, Tore Wretmans honoraryprice, Gastronomiska Akademien. Diploma.
1996
Diploma, Scan-Stipendiet.
1995
The Golden Egg, Advertising Association of Sweden, Guldägg Sveriges Reklamförbund.
1993
Diploma, Gastronomiska Akademien.
1989
Diploma, Lilla Sällskapet.

All my publications

  1. G.R.I.L.L.A., Norstedts, Jonas Borssén, 2011
  2. Hälsosam nordisk mat, Cerealia, Viola Adamsson, Anna Reumark, 2011
  3. Smakens Magi, Max Ström, Bengt-Göran Kronstam, 2008
  4. Eat the meat, Prisma, Jonas Borssén, 2008
  5. Västerbottensost, Prisma, Susanne Jonsson, 2008
  6. Vinets Magi, Max Ström, B-G Kronstam, 2006
  7. Stilguiden – Möbler och inredning 1700-2000, Prisma, Fredlund, 2006
  8. Viltsmak, Prisma, Susanne Jonsson, 2006
  9. Killen vid grillen, Prisma, Jonas Borssén, 2006
  10. Östersjömat, Carlsson Bokförlag, Mats Hellström m fl, 2005
  11. Allt i ett, Prisma, Jonas Borssén, 2005
  12. Älg, Prisma, Anna Reidemar & Susanne Jonsson. 2004
  13. Frukost och Brunch, Prisma, Borssén, 2003
  14. Het Trädgård, Prisma, Borssén/Plöninge, 2001
  15. Svenska Smaker, Natur & Kultur, Lingström/Unge, 2000
  16. Fest på gång, Färgspelet Förlag, Nilsson, 2000
  17. Ätbart, Forum, Klein, 2000
  18. Antikt till bords, ICA bokförlag, Fredlund, 2000
  19. Det svenska julbordet, Carlsson Bokförlag, Fjellström/Liby, 2000
  20. Absolut Heat, Prisma, Borssén, 1999
  21. Kockarnas kalender, Svensk Mjölk, Årets Kockar, 1999
  22. Till bords under 100 år, Bonniers, Swanberg, 1999
  23. Fest på spår, Färgspelet Förlag, Nilsson, 1999
  24. Husmansfest, Föreningen årets kock, Globograf AB, 1998
  25. Artic Heat, Prisma, Borssén, 1998
  26. Smaka på Sommaren, Norstedts, Reichel, 1997
  27. Eat the Heat, Prisma, Borssén 1996
  28. Enkel Fest, Rabén Prisma, Dahlbäck/Råman, 1996
  29. Fest och vardag på Grythyttan, Norstedts , Granqvist/Nilsson, 1995
  30. The Taste of Black, Lindberg/Borssén, 1995
  31. Goda Sidorna, TeleMedia, Halling, l994
  32. Barnens bästa mat, Norstedts Föralg, Annika Wesslén, 1993
  33. Mat för litet kök, LT:s förlag, Nilsson/Ulvenstam, l993
  34. Första Kokboken, Bonnier Alba, Bergström, 1992
  35. Festliga efterrätter, Bokförlaget Semic AB, Lautman, 1992
  36. Confidencen, Natur & Kultur, Livstedt, 1991
  37. Annas Mat, Bonniers, Bergenström, 1991
  38. Hemmets Kokbok, Norstedts, Hushållningssällskapet, 1989
  39. Om den ärbara Vällusten, Bra Böcker, Wretman, 1988
  40. Mat och Minnen, Bra Böcker, Wretman, 1987
  41. Det suveräna köket, Prisma, Waldenström, 1987
  42. Sås bok, Atlantis, Mejerierna, 1987
  43. Läckert till lunch, middag och supé, Legenda, Ramel, 1987
  44. Gastronomisk resa i Nordkalotten, Blomqvist/Vögeli, 1986
  45. Läckert till middag, Legenda, Ramel, 1986
  46. Godis och gammaldags konfekt, Legenda, Roos, 1986
  47. Bjud till fest, ICA, 20 olika designers, 1986
  48. Första Vinboken, Norstedts, Granqvist/Gröntofft, 1985
  49. Till bords med Butler, Legenda, Butler, 1985
  50. Lätt och läckert, Legenda, Ramel. 1985
  51. 100 smultronställen i Sverige, Bra Böcker, Adrup, 1984
  52. Vännernas Kokbok, Norstedts, 6 olika kockar, 1983
  53. Gourmet à la carte, Natur & Kultur, Frithiofsson, 1983
  54. God mat till vardags, Allerbok, Lampe, 1983
  55. Läckra efterrätter, Askild & Kärnekull, Ramel, 1982
  56. Krögarnas Bästa, Bra Böcker, Frithiofsson, 1981
  57. Nå´t att äta, Gumælius Förlag, Sjunnesson, 1979
  58. Att lyckas med gott hembakat, Askild & Kärnekull, Lampe, 1978
  59. Att lyckas med kalasmat, Askild & Kärnekull, Lampe, 1976
  60. Att lyckas med, Askild & Kärnekull, AgneteLampe, 1974