Thor Ludwig Stiefel
Þór Ludwig Stiefel
Author, Economist, Artist, Philosopher
Thor Ludwig Stiefel is an economist and artist based in Iceland
Tora is the professional platform of Thor Ludwig Stiefel, an Icelandic visual artist, economist, and author. Specializing in the intersection of philosophy, systemic social critique, and economic analysis, Stiefel offers a unique multidisciplinary perspective.
Currently focusing on the publication of investigative literature and economic research, his work bridges the gap between rigorous analytical skills and contemporary fine art. Thor Ludwig Stiefel’s practice is a constant evolution, utilizing both the written word and the visual canvas to explore and illustrate the complex structures of modern society. Visit Tora.is to explore the fusion of data-driven inquiry and creative vision.
His latest work „The Grand Illusion of EU’s Democracy” focuses on the widening gap between the European Union’s democratic rhetoric and its technocratic reality, exposing how centralized power and lack of transparency have eroded the sovereignty of its member states.
Education
2019 – 2020 – MA Fine Art | UMPRUM
2015 – 2018 – BA Fine Art | Iceland University of the Arts
1998 – 2000 – Diplóma International Marketing | U/NORD
1988 – 1989 – Icelandic Art- and handcraft School
1984 – 1988 – Highschool Diploma | Menntaskólinn v/Hamrahlíð
Solo Exhibitions
2021 Litla Gallerí – Hafnarfjörður
2020 Litla Gallerí – Hafnarfjörður
2019 SÍM – Reykjavík
2017 LHÍ, Gallerí Kubbur – Reykjavík
2016 Reykjavik Pride – Studio Exhibition Reykjavík
2015 LHÍ – Reykjavík
2011 Gallery Listamenn – Reykjavík
2003 Næstibar – Reykjavík
2002 Gallery Boreas – New York
1997 Norræna Húsið – Reykjavík
1994 Mokka kaffi – Reykjavík
1994 The Nordic house – Reykjavík
1993 Gallery Bergstaðir – Reykjavík
1993 22 bar – Reykjavík
1992 Gallerí Djúpið – Reykjavík
1991 Mokka Kaffi – Reykjavík
1990 Hlaðvarpinn – Reykjavík
Co-expos
2021 Klauzura, UMBRUM, Prag
2020 Nýlistasafnið | Light Bazaar, Reykjavik
2020 SÍM | Jólabasar, Reykjavik
2018 Úti á túni – Listasafn Reykjavíkur, Reykjavík
2018 Allar leiðir slæmar | Skaftfell Art Center, Seyðisfjörður
2017 The Wrong Place – Mengi, Reykjavík
2016 Tilraunakvöld – Mengi, Reykjavík
2015 Landspítalinn | Reykjavík
2015 10 things every man should know about the Woman’s Brain | LHÍ, Reykjavík
2013 Óskastígur, Reykjavík
1992 Loftárás á Seyðisfjörð – Art festival (participant-organizer), Reykjavík
Jobs/experience
2019; Technician | Reykjavík Art Museum
2018; Assistance | Studio Egill Sæbjörnsson
2017- 2018; Board Member | Board of Professional Advice Iceland University of the Arts
2013; Curator | Óskastígur Reykjavik
2002 – 2004; Project Manager | H:N Marketing
1995 – 1998; Assistance/Technician | The Living Art Museum
1992; Assistance | Teatré du Soleil
1992; Manager | Loftárás á Seyðisfjörð Listahátíð
Member of the Icelandic Artis Association and The Living Art Museum