Nordic Portraits – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Kaspar Bonnén is a multi-disciplinary artist working with painting, ceramics, installation and poetry.  His work often explores themes of memory, identity and sense of place - with depictions of his childhood environment acting as a recurring motif.  Kaspar is also a critically-acclaimed author of such novels as ‘Ind Til Min Mor’ and ‘Bag Om Min Far’.  He is a recipient of the prestigious Eckersberg Medal and his work is part of the permanent collections of Statens Museum of Kunst and ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum.  

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Ida Ekblad is an artist whose practice incorporates painting, sculpture, performance filmmaking as well as poetry.  Her expressive paintings are noted for their bold application of colour and unique compositions, nodding to historical movements such as CoBrA and Abstract Expressionism whilst teetering on the edge of what one might define as ‘good taste’.  Heralded by many as the preeminent voice of the Norwegian contemporary art scene, Ida’s work has been acquired by a number of world’s most prestigious institutions and she has twice participated in the Venice Biennale. 

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Karin ‘Mamma’ Andersson or simply Mamma Andersson as she’s more commonly known, is one of Sweden's most internationally-recognised visual artists.  With a career spanning over thirty years, Mamma is renowned for her technical prowess and nuanced exploration of such themes as memory, femininity and folklore - often depicted in melancholic landscapes and domestic interiors. She represented the Nordic Pavilion for the 50th Venice Biennale and her paintings are included in the permanent collections of such prestigious institutions as MoMA, New York and Centre Pompidou, Paris.

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Kjetil Trædal Thorsen is an architect and co-founder of the world-renowned firm Snøhetta.  Responsible for such high-profile projects as the Oslo Opera House, Alexandra Library, September 11 Memorial Museum Pavillion and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Kjetil and his team have built a strong reputation for pushing new boundaries in architecture and helping to constantly question and redefine its role in society today.

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Jesper Reginal Petersen or Yebo as he’s most commonly known, is a musician, entrepreneur and co-founder of Crunchy Frog Records.  Having been at the forefront of the Danish indie music scene for more than three decades, Yebo has played a pivotal role in the career of many of the country’s most successful exports, including the likes of The Raveonettes and Junior Senior as well as cult rockers Powersolo, Snake and Jet’s Amazing Bullit Band and The Tremolo Beer Gut - of which he is a founding member.

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Sara-Vide Ericson is a visual artist, whose work is often characterised by large figurative oil paintings inspired by her immediate environment and the vast landscape of her native region of northern Sweden.  Noted for her innovative use of material combined with a highly technical approach, Sara-Vide’s work often blurs the line between realism and expression.  Having exhibited extensively across the globe, her work has since been acquired by such prestigious institutions as The Museum of Modern Art Stockholm and Pizzuti Collection in the United States.

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Casper Christensen is an actor, comedian, filmmaker and writer as well as the creative mind behind such Danish comedy mega hits as Tæskeholdet, Langt Fra Las Vegas, Mandrillen and Klovn.  The latter of which ran for 9 seasons and spawned three box-office topping feature films.  Casper has also found success in Hollywood, writing a number of screenplays with fellow comedian, Sacha Baron Cohen as well as recently making his US feature film directorial debut. 

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Mads Nørgaard is an award-winning fashion designer and author who has spent the last 40 years establishing an international name within the world of clothing.  Building on the legacy of two generations, Mads continues to push new boundaries, whilst still honouring the classic look synonymous with the Nørgaard name - including the iconic #101 t-shirt, which continues to be worn by millions worldwide.     

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Anders Trentemøller is a composer, producer and musician who rose to international fame with his 2006 debut album ‘The Last Resort’.  Since then, Anders has continued to push sonic boundaries with his genre-defying blend of indie, synthwave, shoegaze, electronica that has resulted in a string of successful records and notable collaborations with the likes of Depeche Mode, The Knife, Franz Ferdinand and Pet Shop Boys.  Known for his full band live performances, Trentemøller has toured all corners of the globe and wowed festival fans at Glastonbury, Coachella and Denmark's own Roskilde Festival - five times no less.

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Emily Gernild is a visual artist, best known for her paintings that combine abstract dreamlike elements with classical still life subjects and composition.  Noted for her bold colour palette and autobiographical subject matter, Emily’s work has been exhibited in widely in Europe and acquired by several prestigious institutions in Scandinavia, including Trapholt Museum of Modern Art and Canica Art Collection, Norway.

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