Humans since 1982
"Their diverse and complex practice spans art, design, and technology, defying easy categorization."
Humans since 1982 is a pioneering studio and global luxury brand for collectible art and design, based in Stockholm, Sweden. Their groundbreaking works ClockClock 24 and A million Times, which consist of grids of carefully choreographed and programmed clock faces, are both kinetic art objects and functioning timepieces.
Humans since 1982 operate at the intersection of design, art, and technology. Rooted in their philosophy of "Form follows fascination" their work has been collected by museums and Hollywood stars. Through their many exhibitions worldwide - including Somerset House, Saatchi Gallery, and Smithsonian Design Museum - they have established themselves as a force for immersive and captivating experiences.
The studio behind the brand was founded in 2009 by Per Emanuelsson and Bastian Bischoff, both born in 1982. Together with their partner, CTO David Cox, they develop objects committed to quality, creativity, and craftsmanship. Humans since 1982 is comprised of a specialist team that develops and manufactures all objects in their studio in Stockholm.
