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Museum of the Month, Denmark
Kunstmuseum Brandts – set your imagination free Located in a transformed textile factory in the heart of Odense, Kunstmuseum Brandts offers visitors of all ages a one-of-a-kind art experience, featuring industrial settings, the city’s best panoramic views, and exhibitions ranging from historic masterpieces to contemporary and family-friendly shows. By Signe Hansen
Located just an hour from Copenhagen by train, Kunstmuseum Brandts has become a favourite destination for art enthusiasts of all ages. In fact, for many children, the museum provides their first memorable encounter with art – and with this summer’s mix of Cathie Pilkington’s contemporary works, Jens Juel’s dark portraits, and Jakob Martin Strid’s enchanting universe, the museum is sure to please its many loyal regulars as well as any curious newcomers. “We show world-class art in a way that feels accessible to everyone,” explains museum director Stine Høholt. “Each year, the museum presents a diverse exhibition programme with bold, inspiring and moving works, aspiring to offer as many views 72 | Issue 181 |
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of the world as the world of art is full of. We like to encourage different sensibilities and expressions, and feel that this is a great way to be relevant and inclusive.” More than an art museum
Photo: Anne Bæk
tion of Danish and international art, with almost 17,000 works, including paintings by Hammershøi, Juel, and Lundstrøm. With many regular local visitors, the museum also offers a cosy place to meet locals and experience the friendly atmosphere of Funen and Odense, a large university city with a buzzing city centre. “We are located in the middle of the city and are part of its vibrant urban life, and our museum offers the best view in town – a
Housed in an old textile factory, one of Denmark’s first industrial buildings to be transformed for cultural use, the museum is a destination in itself. “You can still see the oil stains from weaving machines on the original floors in our collection wing,” says Høholt. “There is a special atmosphere in a museum with historic surroundings, adding an extra dimension to the visitor experience.” Across the building’s five floors, the museum showcases an impressive collec-
Director Stine Høholt. Photo: Robert Wengler