A photography collection by Martin Nygren
Cape Town is a city shaped by contrast – ocean and mountains, stillness and energy, heritage and modern life. It’s a place where meaning lives in the details: the shifting light, the architecture, the quiet exchanges between people.
A collection that captures the atmosphere of Cape Town – and brings it home
The collection moves effortlessly between the monumental and the everyday. Expansive landscapes meet the city’s graphic lines, spontaneous encounters, and moments of pause. Small details – a coffee shared, a market in motion, a façade caught in perfect light – evoke a strong sense of place. Each piece stands confidently on its own, yet together they form a cohesive visual narrative of Cape Town.
The photographer behind the lens
Martin Nygren is a Swedish photographer based in Skåne, working at the intersection of documentary and personal storytelling. With a thoughtful and deliberate approach to light, rhythm, and composition, he captures places and moments – often while moving between different parts of the world – allowing each image the space to unfold in its own time.
His work is grounded in what feels real and alive. “Perfect imperfect” is a recurring philosophy in his process. He searches for both subtlety and grandeur in fragments, details, and quiet scenes where light and form carry the story. The result is imagery that feels open and interpretive – personal in tone, yet defined by clarity and integrity.
An intuitive yet cohesive aesthetic runs throughout his work, guided by a deep respect for environments, materials, and the people within them. Whether urban, nature-driven, or intimate, the visual language remains consistent. His photographs hold a timeless quality, created with the ambition to resonate far beyond the present moment – both visually and emotionally.
During November, Martin worked on site in Cape Town, his camera tracing the city’s rhythm from early morning light to dusk. The outcome is a unified body of work with a documentary feel – each image carrying a quiet calm, capturing the atmosphere of the moment, and leaving a lasting impression.
Cape Town – beyond the postcard
Cape Town is one of the world’s most visually striking cities, yet its true character reveals itself beyond the iconic views. In everyday architecture, street signs, markets, and lived-in spaces, the city’s creativity and vibrant energy come to life.
The Cape Town Collection is created for homes seeking more than decoration. These are pieces that bring atmosphere, personality, and authenticity into a space – contemporary yet enduring, adding depth and character to the room.
Gallerix – contemporary wall art
Founded in 1974, Gallerix is a Swedish interior brand rooted in Scandinavian design and driven by contemporary expression and evolving trends. Through strong creative collaborations and accessible design, Gallerix makes it easy to shape a home that reflects who you are.
The Cape Town Collection is photography made for living spaces – artwork designed to become part of everyday life rather than overpower it. The collection marks the beginning of an ongoing photographic collaboration between Gallerix and Martin Nygren, with a shared ambition to develop future collections that feel relevant, international, and firmly grounded in photography as an expressive medium. Each new body of work builds on the same foundation – presence, quality, and a modern visual voice.
Discover the Cape Town Collection – exclusively at Gallerix.
