Louisiana? She was beautiful!
Another art related post. It’s definitely been a while. Happy 2023. I hope you all feel invigorated and ready for another new year of fun. I spent much of 2022 travelling which suited me very well. In November I took the plunge and decided to go to Copenhagen, Denmark for the first time.
Today, I wanted to share with you about the Louisiana Art Museum in Denmark. This museum is located in Humlebæk, Denmark, just north of Copenhagen, and it's one of the most visited museums in Denmark.
The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art was opened in 1958 and is named after its founder, Knud W. Jensen, who had three wives, all named Louise. Hence, the name Louisiana was chosen, and it has nothing to do with the US state.
The museum building is itself gorgeous architectural masterpiece designed by the Danish architect Jørgen Bo and includes several galleries, a sculpture park, and a concert hall.
Throughout its history, the Louisiana Art Museum has presented numerous exhibitions featuring some of the most significant artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Recently, the museum has showcased exhibitions featuring the works of August Sander, Alex Da Corte, and featured an exhibition titled "The Cold Gaze - Germany in the 1920s."
The exhibition "August Sander. People of the 20th Century" presented the works of the German photographer August Sander (1876-1964), who is known for his portraits of ordinary people. The exhibition showcased over 140 photographs from Sander's monumental project "People of the 20th Century," which he began in the 1920s and continued until the end of his life. This project aimed to document the German society of his time and create a comprehensive visual catalogue of human types and professions.
Another recent exhibition at the Louisiana Art Museum was "Alex Da Corte - As Long As The Sun Lasts," featuring the works of the American artist Alex Da Corte (born 1980) whose work often explores themes of consumer culture, mass media, and popular culture. The exhibition showcased a selection of Da Corte's works from the past decade, including his latest film "As Long As The Sun Lasts," which was produced especially for the exhibition.
Finally, "The Cold Gaze - Germany in the 1920s" exhibition explored the art and culture of Germany during the tumultuous interwar period. The exhibition showcased works from various artists and movements, including Neue Sachlichkeit, Dada, and Constructivism. The exhibition provided a unique insight into the cultural and artistic movements that shaped Germany during this critical period of its history.
One of the permanent collections of the museum includes works by the famous Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama with one of her Infinity rooms which provides a beautifully lit yet instagrammable space to in which to immerse visitors.
In conclusion, the Louisiana Art Museum is undoubtedly one of the most exciting art museums in Europe, and it's definitely worth a visit if you ever find yourself in Denmark. With its stunning coastal location, impressive architecture, and ever-changing exhibitions, the Louisiana Art Museum is a must-see for any art lover.
