Nordic Portraits

Jeannette Ehlers is a Copenhagen-based artist of Danish and Trinidadian descent who works primarily with photography, video, installation, sculpture, and performance. Her practice often makes use of self-representation and image manipulation to explore themes relating to identity, ethnicity and history - namely Denmark’s colonial impact in the Caribbean and participation in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.   Her work has been exhibited extensively both in Denmark and abroad, including most recently, shows at MCA in Chicago and Le Centre Pompidou in Paris.  

Explore more of Jeannette's work at:

www.jeannetteehlers.com

Christian Lemmerz is a sculptor, visual and performance artist who rose to prominence in the mid 1980s as a pivotal member of the Danish artist collective, Værst. He has since garnered widespread recognition internationally for his large-scale marble sculptures and installation work - often depicting religious iconography and exploring themes of death, existence and identity.  He is the recipient of the coveted Thorvaldsen Medallion and a lifetime honorarium from the Danish National Art Council. 

Explore more of Christian's work at:

www.christianlemmerz.com

Teitur is a musician and songwriter hailing from the Farøe Islands, whose 2003 debut album 'Poetry and Airplanes' paved the way for international success and a host of new fans including the likes of John Mayer, Aimee Mann and Rufus Wainwright.  Since then, he has continued to build a strong reputation for his innovative musicianship as well his bold collaborations with fellow musicians, designers and artists.   Last year he was knighted by the Queen of Denmark for his outstanding contribution to the performing arts. 

Explore more of Teitur's work at:

www.teitur.com 

Fryd Frydendahl is an art photographer, who over the past two decades has built an impressive body of work, including a series of deeply personal projects that have resulted in the publishing of critically acclaimed books and exhibitions within Denmark and abroad. Fryd has also made a global name for herself as the creative force behind the visual image of Danish musician Mø and her artwork is included in the collection of the National Museum of Photography.

Explore more of Fryd's work at:

www.frydfydendahl.com  

Adam Price is a screenplay writer, playwright, restaurateur and television chef who burst onto the international scene in 2010 with the Danish political drama Borgen - a DR series that won him a BAFTA award and was subsequently sold to over 90 countries.  Adam is also a major figure in the Scandinavian culinary world - having together with older brother James, helmed 14 successful seasons of the television program Spise med Price.  

Cathrine Raben Davidsen is a visual artist who has, over the past 30 years made a name for herself in Denmark and abroad with her paintings, drawings and ceramic works that explore ancient history as well as modern cultural and philosophical thinking.  Cathrine’s work is represented in numerous prominent museum collections and institutions and amongst the many awards she has received, she was in 2015 appointed Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog by Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark.

Explore more of Cathrine's work at:

www.cathrinerabendavidsen.com 

Le Gammeltoft is a DJ, radio host and entrepreneur who has spent the past two decades exposing Danish audiences to bold new sounds through her dynamic live sets and high-profile radio programs.  In recent years, Le has emerged as one of the leading figures in the national media landscape, having established the digital media company Heartbeats.  

Margrethe Odgaard is a colour and textile designer and artist, who has over the past two decades established herself as Scandinavia’s leading expert in colour.  In 2013, she founded her own studio and has since collaborated with visual artists, musicians, chefs, fashion designers and brands such as Muuto, HAY and Georg Jensen.  In 2016, Margrethe received the prestigious Torsten och Wanja Söderbergs Prize and in 2019 was named Denmark’s Designer of the Year. 

Explore more of Margrethe's work at:

www.margretheodgaard.com

Peter Ravn is a visual artist, designer and music video director, perhaps best known for his figurative paintings that depict male characters placed in awkward positions or difficult situations - serving as a motif for the plight of the modern man.  Peter’s work has been exhibited extensively within Denmark and internationally, including major shows in Rome, Munich and Hanoi as well as in 2011 featuring in the prestigious Biennale in Brescia, Italy. 

Explore more of Peter's work at:

www.peterravn.com

Jenny Wilson is an internationally renowned songwriter & musician known for her bold conceptual albums and uncompromising artistic vision.  Her recent trilogy of albums - Exorcism, Trauma and Mästervarket have been lauded by critics and fans alike as she shares her deeply personal experiences in the most unflinching manner. 

Explore more of Jenny's work at:

www.thejennywilson.com