Christian Tunge (b. 1989, NO) holds a BFA in photography from the University of Gothenburg (2015).
Tunge works primarily with photography, printmaking and artist’s book. He is interested in how the broader society relates to images, and several of his recent photo series deal with digital image sharing. Tunge has made a name for himself within the graphic medium and has in recent years produced several of his artworks as prints rather than traditional photographs. In 2022, Tunge was awarded the Norske Grafikeres Fonds graphics prize for a series of riso prints exhibited during the annual Autumn Exhibition (Høstutstillingen). Several of his more recent works have ornamented frames, an element that plays on the historical and traditional design of frames, as well as the current use of signs and images in digital communication. Tunge explores photography as a medium and photography’s development in today’s society in several ways.
In addition to his own practice, he is the founder of the art book publisher Heavy Books, which specializes in printed publications from young artists. The publications are at the intersection between books and works of art, and come in limited editions. Tunge is also one of the people behind the artist-run photo gallery MELK, which opened its doors in 2009.
Tunge's work is acquired by Fidelity Art Collection (US) and Jane and Marc Nathanson’s Collection (US).
