Nina Hemmingsson (b. 1971) is one of Sweden’s most influential comic artists and a prominent figure in socially critical and satirical visual art. Her work explores political, feminist, and universal themes, blending dark humor with sharp observation to highlight contemporary emotional states and social tensions. Hemmingsson portrays human experience beyond idealized images, often giving space to feelings such as panic, anxiety, and unease — a process she describes as “digging upward,” using art as a way of navigating existence.

Her work is widely appreciated for its strong sense of recognition, capturing thoughts and experiences that many share but seldom put into words. This unique combination has established her as an important voice in Swedish contemporary comic art.

Hemmingsson has published numerous books and comic albums, and her images have appeared in many publications such as Galago, Bang and Aftonbladet. Her artistic achievements have been recognized with several awards, including the Adamson Award (2007), the Karin Boye Literary Prize (2012), and the Mare Kandre Prize (2019).