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tions of whether the two artists shared artistic means and ends. However, though some of Jorn’s and Pollock’s works are almost indistinguishable in style, the exhibition is, according to curator Ander Kold, not about the two artists being identical – quite the contrary. “Jorn and Pollock offer different versions of the routes that the revolution in painting could take, and often what looks identical is really fundamentally different.” Being able to showcase the extensive collection of Pollock’s works is, Kold explained during the exhibition’s opening, a once-ina-lifetime opportunity. The priceless works, many of which are extremely fragile, are very rarely allowed out of the US. Installation ARCTIC. Photo: Ty Stange / Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Two modernist giants take over Louisiana this winter Louisiana, Northern Zealand’s extraordinarily beautifully located museum of modern art, is entering the new year with exhibitions that explore new territory and shed light on unanswered questions.
Louisiana’s other winter exhibition, ARCTIC, is inspired by the environmental, political and financial interest this fascinating region currently generates. Exploring the region’s magical, cultural and artistic appeal, the exhibition incorporates classic Romantic images and contemporary art as well as expedition photos, scientific specimens and poetry and sounds.
By Signe Hansen
Founded in 1958, Louisiana today holds one of Scandinavia’s largest and mostvisited collections of modern art. Last year, more than 600,000 visitors enjoyed the museum’s beautiful 19th century villa, sculpture garden, spectacular views of Øresund and innovative special exhibitions. This winter, fans of modern art are treated to two significant exhibitions: ARCTIC and
JORN & POLLOCK - Revolutionary Roads. The latter provides a world-premiere confrontation between two giants of modern post-war painting, the American legend Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) and Danish Asger Jorn (1914-1973), who was among the period’s most important European artists. With a selection of 135 paintings, drawings and prints, the exhibition offers a take on the previously unresolved ques-
Louisiana is located 35 kilometres north of Copenhagen in Gl. Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk. From Tuesday to Friday Louisiana is open 11am - 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm. Current and future exhibitions at Louisiana include:
ARCTIC - 25 September 2013 - 2 February 2014 JORN & POLLOCK – Revolutionary Roads - 15 November 2013 - 23 February 2014 NOW BABYLON (architecture) - 1 January 2014 - 4 May 2014.
Asger Jorn Dead Drunk Danes: Asger Jorn Dead Drunk Danes, 1960, oil on canvas 130 x 200 cm. Donation: The Louisiana Foundation.
Jackson Pollock: Jackson Pollock, Ocean Greyness, 1953. Oil on canvas, 146,7 x 229 cm. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York.
For exhibition dates and more information visit: www.louisiana.dk
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