Nordic Portraits

A K Dolven is a multi-disciplinary artist working with painting, film, sculpture, sound and performance. Primarily operating out of her atelier in Kvalnes, located above the Arctic Circle, her work often deals with the representation of natural forces and their resonance with human sensibilities. A K has exhibited extensively internationally over the past four decades and she is the recipient of the prestigious Prince Eugen Medal and Fred Thieler Prize. Explore more of A K'...

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 Ku...

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 wor...

Jussi Adler-Olsen is a Danish author who rose to international prominence in 2007 with his thriller ‘Kvinden i buret’ or The Keeper of Lost Causes’ - the first instalment in the successful Department Q series, which has sold more than 30 million copies and been translated into over 40 languages. As a New York Times bestselling author, Jussi has amassed a number of major literary awards and established himself as the pre-eminent voice in the world of Nordic thriller fiction. Explore more...

Jussi Adler-Olsen is a Danish author who rose to international prominence in 2007 with his thriller ‘Kvinden i buret’ or The Keeper of Lost Causes’ - the first instalment in the successful Department Q series, which has sold more than 30 million copies and been translated into over 40 languages. As a New York Times bestselling author, Jussi has amassed a number of major literary awards and established himself as the pre-eminent voice in the world of Nordic thriller fiction. Explore more...

Apolonia Sokol is a French-Polish visual artist who grew up in Denmark before returning to Paris to establish herself as one of the leading voices of her generation in art today. As the subject of Lea Glob’s 2022 Academy Award shortlisted documentary ‘Apolonia, Apolonia’ she has since become globally recognised - both for her compelling personal story, as well as the way in which her art boldly explores themes of gender identity, activism and social power dynamics. Explore more of...

Iben Hjejle is an actor of both screen and stage, who burst onto the international scene with her critically-acclaimed performance in Søren Kragh Jacobsen’s Dogme 95 classic Mifunes Sidste Sang as well as starring in Stephen Frear’s romantic comedy hit, High Fidelity. In addition, Iben has become a household name in her native Denmark by virtue of her memorable roles in Langt Fra Las Vegas, Klovn, Dicte as well as stage productions of Faust, Hamlet and Jordens Indre.

Petra Kleis is a photographer, best known for her striking portraits of Denmark’s biggest names from the world of art, music, film and politics. Having ascended to the country’s most sought-after fashion and portrait photographer, Petra also continues to develop long term art projects including 2019’s critically acclaimed monograph ‘Girlification’ - lauded by many for its bold exploration of female sexuality and positive body image. Explore more of Petra's work here

Nina Persson is a musician and songwriter best known as the frontwoman for Swedish rock band The Cardigans. Following their breakthrough global megahit ‘Lovefool’ the band released a string of commercial and critically successful albums, having sold over 15 million records to date. In addition, Nina has lent her songwriting and vocal prowess to a range of solo and collaborative projects, most recently with Scottish folk musician James Yorkston and the Secondhand Orchestra.

Nikolaj Lies Kaas is an actor, writer and director who rose to prominence as a fresh-faced 17-year old with his award-winning performance in the 1991 Danish classic Drengene fra Sankt Petri. Since then, Nikolaj has become a household name by virtue of starring in such seminal films as Blinkende Lygter, Dirch and the Department Q film series as well as most recently in Charlotte Sieling’s drama/thriller, Vejen Hjem.

Bjørnstjerne Christiansen is a founding member of Superflex, a Danish art collective formed in 1993 together with Jakob Fenger and Rasmus Nielsen. Superflex’s diverse body of work has taken on the form of sculptures, energy systems, beverages, hypnosis sessions, infrastructure, paintings, plant nurseries, contracts, and public spaces. Exploring themes of economic forces, power structures and climate change, Superflex’s projects have been exhibited globally, including MoMa, New Yo...

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 coll...

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. Explore more of Kjetil's work here: www.snohetta.com

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 found...

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 Mus...

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. Explore more of Ca...

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. Explore more of Mads' work here

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 toure...

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. Explore more of Emily's work here

Mikkel Bjergsø is the founder of world-renowned craft brewery Mikkeller. Since its inception in 2006, Mikkeller has experienced a rapid growth both in terms of scale and reputation, where today its products are available in over 50 countries and boasts 40 bars and restaurants globally - spanning from Tokyo to Torshavn. Beyond masterminding new recipes, Mikkel continues to launch new initiatives under the Mikkeller brand including running and cycling clubs, as well as music and bee...