Who is Niklas Elmehed: The man behind the iconic illustrations of the 2025 Nobel laureates
Stockholm artist Niklas Elmehed crafts the iconic gold-and-black Nobel Prize portraits, a visual spectacle since 2012. Working under strict secrecy, he hand-paints each laureate's image within hours of their announcement. His distinctive style, blending classical and modern elements, adds prestige and a unique identity to the world's most celebrated minds, transforming news into timeless art.
