Scan Magazine | Experience of the Month | Denmark
Henriette Hellstern is a young artist whose work is showing at Galleri NB.
John Reuss is working on his exhibition at the gallery, which opens 20 August.
The entrance to the gallery.
Experience of the Month, Denmark
Art is like falling in love When Thorkild NB Nielsen selects art for his gallery, Galleri NB in Viborg, he looks at the quality, dynamics and, most importantly, whether it really fascinates him. He has to fall in love with the piece and feel inspired. At Galleri NB, he has shared his love for art for 30 years, and all he wants is to keep sharing this love and happiness with as many people as possible.
“Art is a personal expression of who you are,” he says. “When I see art that fascinates and inspires me, it feels like falling in love. You get butterflies in your stomach, and it is all you think about. Art is love.”
By Heidi Kokborg | Photos: Galleri NB
When Thorkild NB Nielsen founded Galleri NB 30 years ago, the gallery was 24 square metres and Nielsen was the only person working there. Since then, the gallery has grown to 650 square metres and has several staff. “I never did – and still don’t – do this for the money. I do it because it is my passion. Art is not a job; it’s a lifestyle. You don’t think about anything else, it’s art 24/7. I want to share my own experience of art with as many people as possible,” says Nielsen.
Good technique The gallery is divided into three showrooms: a main gallery section hosting the big exhibitions; the NBeX Project, showcasing young, talented artists from all over the world; and a third gallery where specific artists are highlighted. 82 | Issue 102 | July 2017
“When I look for new art and artists, I don’t care about their age or where in the world they come from. I look for quality, dynamics and whether the art fascinates me. The artists have to be technically very good, or they won’t be able to express themselves and their feelings. It’s like playing an instrument; you have to master the technique in order to play beautifully and express yourself and let your personality shine through,” says Nielsen.
Art is love Nielsen has been passionate about art for most of his life. He started painting when he was 14, when he got brushes and a canvas for his confirmation. When he opened the gallery in 1987, however, he stopped painting so that people would not ask for his art. Yet his love for art continues to grow.
Vilmantas and Kristian Vodder Svensson are both artists whose work is showing at Galleri NB.
Opening hours July: Monday-Friday: 10-17 From 1 August: Monday-Friday: 12-17 Saturday: Closed Sunday: 12-16
Web: www.gallerinb.com