Nordic Portraits

Carl Krull is a visual artist perhaps best known for his striking drawings and paintings often depicting figures within topographical environments.  His artwork has been exhibited extensively within Denmark and abroad - and more recently, he has been commissioned to complete a number of critically acclaimed, large-scale permanent public works such as sculptures and murals. 

Explore more of Carl's work at:

www.carlkrull.dk

Ditte Ejlerskov is a multi-disciplinary visual artist, whose work explores themes of feminist representation, media literacy and the role that technology plays in society today.  Her sculptures, paintings, digital art and film have been exhibited globally and numerous works have been acquired by prestigious institutions such as Arken Museum for Modern Art, Museum of Art in Sao Paulo and Malmö Art Museum.

Explore more of Ditte's work at:

www.ditteejlerskov.com

Claus Meyer is a culinary entrepreneur, chef, author and television host.  Perhaps best known as the founding father of the New Nordic Cuisine philosophy, Claus has built a culinary empire under the brand of Meyers, which today employs over 800 people and consists of bakeries, delis, cookbooks, catering, cooking schools and much more.  He is also the founder of Copenhagen-based restaurant Noma, which currently boasts three Michelin stars and was recently named the World’s Best Restaurant for a fifth time.

Explore more of Claus' work at:

www.meyers.dk

www.melting-pot.herokuapp.com

Daniel Rye is a photojournalist and lecturer who in 2013 at the age of just 24 years old, was kidnapped in Syria by members of the terror organisation ISIS and held captive for 398 days.  Following his release in 2014, his ordeal was documented in the critically acclaimed book ‘Ser Du Månen, Daniel’ which was later adapted for a film by the same title. 

Explore more of Daniel's work at:

www.danielrye.dk 

Christian Lollike is an award-winning, internationally renowned  playwright and theatre director who has built a strong reputation for boldly exploring social issues, trends and taboos through his work.  In his capacity as Artistic Director at Copenhagen-based theatre company Sort/Hvid - Christian has successfully combined text, sculpture, concerts, opera, ballet and action art as a means of performance.

Explore more of Christian's work at:

www.sort-hvid.dk  

Knud Romer is an author, radio host, lecturer and cultural commentator.  Following a successful career in advertising, Knud turned his attention to writing - releasing his debut novel in 2006 to rapturous praise from critics.  The autobiographical Den Som Blinker er Bange for Døden or as known by its English title ‘Nothing but Fear’ earned him the prestigious Gyldne Laubaer prize and has since been translated into 15 languages.  More recently, Knud released his long awaited follow up memoir Kort Over Paradis or 'Map of Paradise' which was deemed by Berlingske as ‘a modern classic’.

Explore more of Knud's work here:

www.knudromer.com

Nanna Øland Fabricius, better known by her stage name Oh Land, is a musician, songwriter and dancer who burst onto the international scene in 2011 with her critically acclaimed eponymous album.  Since then, she has continued to develop her own unique genre-defying sound... releasing music as a solo artist as well as writing and performing scores for theatre and screen much to the delight of critics and fans alike.   

Explore more of Oh Land's work here:

www.ohlandmusic.com

Claes Bang is an acclaimed actor of both stage and screen, who after building a strong career in Denmark, burst onto the global scene with his leading performance in 2017’s Cannes Palme d’Or winning film, The Square.  He has since been in high demand, landing the titular role of Dracula in the latest BBC series as well as starring in The Burnt Orange Heresy, The Last Vermeer and the much anticipated upcoming epic The Northman - joining a cast including the likes of Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe and Alexander Skarsgaard.   

Michael Kvium is an internationally renowned visual artist perhaps best known for his illustrations and paintings depicting grotesque characters and exploring uncomfortable yet universal themes.  For over four decades, Michael has worked with painting, drawing, sculpture and video - garnering praise from critics and peers alike and resulting in him receiving a number of prestigious awards, including the Eckersberg Medal and Order of the Dannebrog.  

Explore more of Michael's work here:

www.michaelkvium.com

Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen is a performance and visual artist perhaps best known for her meticulously staged theatre performances, music videos and raw documentaries.  Her Danish / Filipino heritage plays a large role in her art as her work explores issues of cultural identity, gender, religion and social constructs.  She was part of the Danish group show at the 2011 Venice Biennale with her critically acclaimed piece 'Afghan Hound' and has been awarded the prestigious Eckersberg Medal of Honour for her extraordinary contribution to the artistic landscape in Denmark.

Explore more of Lilibeth's work here:

www.lilibethcuenca.com