Podcasts about statens museum

From his home in Copenhagen, Gladsaxe-born Danish actor LARS MIKKELSEN talks about his role as Captain Anderson on Frankenstein (2025). He recalls his start as a street performer before Shakespeare sent him on his path to acting. Of his long career, Lars reflects on the TV series Sherlock, The Killing, and Borgen that brought him attention abroad and that led to the American series House of Cards. He talks about faith, Jante Law, his love for language, and seeking significance in his work.Lars selects a work by L.A. Ring from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/DEP535(Photographer: Robin Skjoldborg)This conversation with Tina Jøhnk Christensen occurred on January 13, 2026.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

In her West Hollywood family home, Germany-born, Southern California, Newport-Beach-based Danish-Brazilian entrepreneur NATASHA FISKER talks about her newest business venture, the science-backed skincare brand Checked Out that promises health and wellness that works overnight. Natasha further shares her thoughts on multiculturalism, her background in fashion technology, and the evolving trends of social media for marketing, from brand partnerships to influencer culture.Natasha selects a work by an unknown artist from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKSgb1399(Photographer: Leta Taylor)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on February 1, 2026.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Fluent Fiction - Danish: When Art and Audacity Collide: A Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-03-28-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: På en lys forårsmorgen gik Freja og Nikolai hånd i hånd ind i Statens Museum for Kunst.En: On a bright spring morning, Freja and Nikolai walked hand in hand into the Statens Museum for Kunst.Da: Solstråler dansede gennem de store vinduer, og i det fjerne kunne man ane de blomstrende kirsebærtræer udenfor.En: Sunbeams danced through the large windows, and in the distance, you could glimpse the blooming cherry trees outside.Da: Freja, med lysende øjne og en lille smule klodsethed, var ivrig efter at udforske hver krog af museet.En: Freja, with bright eyes and a slight clumsiness, was eager to explore every corner of the museum.Da: Nikolai derimod, forsigtig og tænkende, havde allerede planlagt ruten for besøget i sit hoved.En: Nikolai, on the other hand, cautious and thoughtful, had already planned the route for the visit in his head.Da: De gik gennem de store haller, hvor klassisk og moderne kunst hang side om side, som farverig musik spredt over væggene.En: They walked through the grand halls, where classical and modern art hung side by side, like colorful music spread over the walls.Da: Pludselig opdagede de en dør, som stod lidt på klem.En: Suddenly, they discovered a door that was slightly ajar.Da: En dæmpet stemme kunne høres indefra.En: A muffled voice could be heard from inside.Da: Nysgerrig som altid stak Freja hovedet ind og trak Nikolai, der tøvede, med ind.En: Curious as always, Freja peeked in and pulled Nikolai, who hesitated, inside.Da: Rummet var fyldt med mennesker, der sad omkring en midaldrende mand, sandsynligvis en kunsthistoriker, ved en projektor.En: The room was filled with people seated around a middle-aged man, likely an art historian, by a projector.Da: Freja opdagede straks, at stemningen var anderledes end forventet.En: Freja immediately noticed that the atmosphere was different than expected.Da: "Jeg tror, vi er til en privat forelæsning," hviskede Nikolai nervøst.En: "I think we're at a private lecture," Nikolai whispered nervously.Da: "Lad os gå," fortsatte han, men Freja havde allerede besluttet sig.En: "Let's go," he continued, but Freja had already made up her mind.Da: Hun lagde en finger over sine læber, et glimt af humor i sine øjne, og hviskede tilbage, "Bare følg min føring."En: She placed a finger over her lips, a hint of humor in her eyes, and whispered back, "Just follow my lead."Da: De satte sig på to tomme stole i bagerste række.En: They sat down on two empty chairs at the back.Da: Forelæsningen handlede om et maleri af en ukendt kunstner.En: The lecture was about a painting by an unknown artist.Da: Forelæseren rynkede brynene ved synet af de nye ansigter, men fortsatte.En: The lecturer frowned at the sight of the new faces but continued.Da: Freja lænede sig diskret mod Nikolai.En: Freja discreetly leaned towards Nikolai.Da: "Jeg tror, penselstrøgene har en skjult historie," sagde hun med en dramatisk hvisken, hvilket fik Nikolai til at smile trods sig selv.En: "I think the brushstrokes have a hidden story," she said with a dramatic whisper, which made Nikolai smile despite himself.Da: Pludselig stoppede forelæseren og pegede mod Freja.En: Suddenly, the lecturer stopped and pointed at Freja.Da: "Hvad mener De om symbolikken i dette værk?"En: "What do you think about the symbolism in this piece?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Nikolais mave vendte sig, men Freja, rolige og med et glimt af dristighed, rejste sig.En: Nikolai's stomach turned, but Freja, calm and with a spark of audacity, stood up.Da: "Dette maleri...En: "This painting...Da: Det fortæller os om kunstnerens længsel efter forår, tror jeg.En: I believe it tells us about the artist's longing for spring.Da: Farverne roper 'frihed' og 'nyt liv'.En: The colors shout 'freedom' and 'new life'.Da: Måske er den røde farve et symbol på kærlighed eller lidenskab?” foreslog hun, med en selvsikkerhed, som overhalede hendes sædvanlige klodsethed.En: Perhaps the red color is a symbol of love or passion?” she suggested, with a confidence that surpassed her usual clumsiness.Da: En latter og en lavmælte samtale gik gennem publikum.En: Laughter and low conversations rippled through the audience.Da: Forelæsningen lo hjerteligt og klappede.En: The lecturer laughed heartily and applauded.Da: "Deres entusiasme er forfriskende.En: "Your enthusiasm is refreshing.Da: Bliv endelig," sagde han med et smil.En: Please stay," he said with a smile.Da: Efter forelæsningen forlod Freja og Nikolai rummet, frisk og lette til sinns.En: After the lecture, Freja and Nikolai left the room, feeling fresh and light-hearted.Da: Freja, stolt over hendes improvisation, gav Nikolai et kærligt nik.En: Freja, proud of her improvisation, gave Nikolai a loving nod.Da: Nikolai, lidt mere åben for uventede situationer, indså, at spontane oplevelser havde deres charme.En: Nikolai, a bit more open to unexpected situations, realized that spontaneous experiences had their own charm.Da: De to fortsatte gennem museet, denne gang uden planer, bare nydende.En: The two continued through the museum, this time without plans, just enjoying.Da: I skæret fra de store vinduer, omgivet af kunstens vidundere og hinandens selskab, forstod de begge, at det uventede sommetider fører til de mest mindeværdige øjeblikke.En: In the glow from the large windows, surrounded by the wonders of art and each other's company, they both understood that the unexpected sometimes leads to the most memorable moments. Vocabulary Words:sunbeams: solstrålerglimpse: aneclumsiness: klodsethedexplore: udforskecautious: forsigtigthoughtful: tænkenderoute: rutengrand: storeclassical: klassiskmodern: moderneajar: på klemmuffled: dæmpetcurious: nysgerrighesitated: tøvedelecture: forelæsninghistorian: kunsthistorikerdiscreetly: diskretbrushstrokes: penselstrøgsymbolism: symbolikkenaudacity: dristighedlonging: længselfreedom: frihedpassion: lidenskabentusiasm: entusiasmerefreshing: forfriskendeimprovisation: improvisationcharm: charmespontaneous: spontaneexperiences: oplevelsermemorable: mindeværdige

In her home in Nørrebro, Germany-born, Kolding-raised, Danish-German film and TV editor OLIVIA NEERGAARD-HOLM talks about her process pre-, during, and post-production with her arthouse projects in various languages. She discusses creative ownership and revisits projects such as her 2015 one-take Berlin-set film Victoria, her 2025 US feature The Chronology of Water, and discusses the challenges with the 2024 biographical drama The Apprentice about Donald Trump's formative years.Olivia selects a work by Martinus Rørbye from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS7452(Photographer: Emily Turner)This conversation with Asger Hussain occurred on November 12, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Back in Denmark on business, Viborg-born, San Francisco-based Danish former soccer player and market manager for Joe & The Juice CHRISTIAN MATHIASEN shares his thoughts on working in the Danish people-centric food and beverage company, where juicers are hosts and customers are guests. Christian talks about arriving in 2023 as the youngest person ever to be sent to the US by the company, and his role in establishing the culture as part of the post-COVID rebirth and revival of SF.Christian selects a work by Søren L. Lange from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKSgb12512(Photographer: Stephanie Hopkins)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on November 7, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

In Los Angeles completing his upcoming film about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, north of Viborg-born Danish film and television director JANUS METZ talks about being drawn to characters that look into darkness. From his documentary Armadillo (2010) about Danish soldiers in the war in Afghanistan to his big budget tv series Star Wars: Andor (2025) to the miniseries ZeroZeroZero (2020) about the global cocaine trade, Janus talks about the anthropological approach and perspective in all his work.Janus selects a work by Per Kirkeby from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS7953(Private photograph)This conversation with Asger Hussain occurred on November 10, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From Gehl Studio on Powell Street, Gjern-born, San Francisco-based Danish architect, urban strategist and designer SOFIE KVIST recalls moving to the US when Danish firm Gehl People opened its west coast office. She describes her people-centric and data-driven work focused on public spaces as more social science than design. And she shares conceptual design projects in North American cities that have, at their core, attention to foundational cultural, social, and environmental sustainability.Sofie selects a work by Ejnar Nielsen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1832(Photograph Source: GEHL)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on November 7, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From Copenhagen for a short stopover during awards season, Herning-born, Copenhagen-based Danish documentary film producer HELLE FABER talks about her film Mr Nobody Against Putin, currently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Helle discusses how she got involved in the secret film, how the subject and filmmakers had to trust each other, and how the team got the subject out of Russia for his safety that would then secure the film's chances to be shown.Helle selects a work by Ragna Braase from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/kms8905(Photographer: Martin Bubrandt)This conversation with Asger Hussain occurred on February 20, 2026.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home in Burbank, Aarhus-born, Peabody Award-winning Danish podcast host, director and producer LEA THAU retraces her journey from New York to Los Angeles, first leading The Moth, the live platform for storytellers, to creating the podcast Strangers. Lea describes the gradual insertion of own self at the center of her storytelling, exemplified by the "Love Hurts" and "Lea in Trumpland" miniseries. And after a 7-year hiatus, she hints at upcoming shows of yet another kind of storytelling.Lea selects a work by Erik Henningsen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1454(Photographer: Kevin Zacker)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on December 10, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Healdsburg in Northern California, Taulov-born Danish winemaker LEO STEEN HANSEN recalls his journey in 1999 from sommelier at famed Copenhagen restaurant Kong Hans to natural winemaking in Sonoma County. Leo shares insights on his approach to his food-friendly wines at Leo Steen Wines, especially his signature Chenin Blanc, and his relationships with vineyard partners along the California coast. And he talks about his newest venture in Denmark, Scout by Leo.Leo selects a work by P.S. Krøyer from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1658(Photographer: Stephanie Hopkins)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on November 4, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Få tv-serier har haft så stor gennemslagskraft som historien om den unge Jamie Miller, der bliver online-radikaliseret og slår en skolepige ihjel. Nu skal den bruges i undervisningen, men man skal tænke sig om, når man bruger fiktionsserier til at forstå virkeligheden. Vært: Louise Reumert Medvirkende: Sandra Halskov: Ekspert i destruktive digitale fællesskaber, Center for Digital Pædagogik Allan Larsen: Retoriker, rådgiver og skuespiller Christian d'Or: DJ og musiker Mathias Kryger: Kunstkritiker ved Politiken Astrid La Cour: Direktør, Statens Museum for Kunst Producer: David Turner Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen

From his studio in Vesterbro, Sønderborg-born Danish photographer SØREN SOLKÆR is home in Copenhagen after an exhibition opening in London. Søren talks about the evolving role of his camera over his three-decade long oeuvre of long-term global projects such as Surface, Photographs Posed, Passage, Souls, Black Sun, and One, focused on people, nature, and spirituality, and his relationship to patience. And he shares his plans for the Adventurer's Club where he is a lifetime member.Søren selects a work by Christian Lemmerz from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8399(Photographer: Søren Solkær)This conversation with Gregers Heering occurred on November 3, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Portugal, suburban Copenhagen-born Danish serial entrepreneur HENRIK ZILLMER talks about AirHelp, one of many disruptive tech companies he founded that brought him to Silicon Valley and New York. He describes the concept of Justice-as-a-Service, his background in comedy and the military, and the cultural nuances in entrepreneurship in Europe, the US, and Asia. And he shares his newest ventures that take him away from technology into nature and the physical world.Henrik selects a work by Wilhelm Marstrand from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8833(Photographer: York Hovest)This conversation occurred on October 22, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From The Royal Danish Theatre, Dallas-born, Detroit-raised, and Copenhagen-based American-Danish ballet dancer HOLLY DORGER recalls arriving in Denmark 18 years ago at age 18 to join The Royal Danish Ballet, where she subsequently was promoted from corps de ballet to soloist and principal dancer. Holly explains her at times bumpy and lonely road as an American creative in Denmark, her connection to her audiences via social media, and being knighted at age 26 by HM Queen Margrethe.Holly selects a work by an unknown artist from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS993(Photographer: Samantha Zauscher)This conversation occurred on October 20, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Washington DC, Ravnsnæs-born Danish counselor of science and innovation TORBEN ORLA NIELSEN explains his new role with the Danish Embassy tracking the political framework of the US research environment as it impacts Danish research. Following seven years in Boston's Innovation Centre Denmark, Torben, a diplomat, navigates the evolving US research priorities and funding in order to assist US collaborations with Danish universities and companies.Torben selects a work by an unknown artist from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKSgb44667(Private photograph)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home in Valby, Copenhagen, Elsinore-born Danish denim and jeans designer CHRISTINE DETLEFSEN finds her inspiration from the vintage world while combining sustainable and responsible innovations in fiber, fabric, and washing. Trained at Levi's, Christine recalls the years working in New York and Los Angeles, and executive producing a documentary about the unique cultural history of jeans. And she walks through how denim design requires an artistic and engineering mindset equally.Christine selects a work by Wolfgang Tillman from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS1996-66/32(Private photograph)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Art, Laughter, and Friendship Unite in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-01-10-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kølig vintereftermiddag i København.En: It was a chilly winter afternoon in København.Da: Vinden blæste blidt gennem de tomme gader, og snefnuggene faldt forsigtigt fra himlen, som om de havde travlt med at dække alt i en blød, hvid kappe.En: The wind blew gently through the empty streets, and snowflakes fell softly from the sky, as if they were in a hurry to cover everything in a soft, white cloak.Da: Indenfor i Statens Museum for Kunst var der en varm atmosfære.En: Inside the Statens Museum for Kunst, there was a warm atmosphere.Da: Museets store vinduer lod vinterlyset strømme ind, hvilket skabte skyggefulde mønstre på det polerede trægulv.En: The museum's large windows let the winter light stream in, creating shadowy patterns on the polished wooden floor.Da: Mikkel gik langsomt gennem museets haller.En: Mikkel walked slowly through the museum's halls.Da: Han var her for at studere moderne kunst.En: He was there to study modern art.Da: Det var altid spændende at se, hvordan kunstnere udtrykte sig.En: It was always exciting to see how artists expressed themselves.Da: Som kunststuderende elskede han at finde skjulte betydninger og symbolik i hver børste.En: As an art student, he loved to find hidden meanings and symbolism in every brushstroke.Da: Pludselig, ud af øjenkrogen, genkendte han et bekendt ansigt.En: Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he recognized a familiar face.Da: Astrid stod foran en enorm, abstrakt maleri, mens hun rastløst skrabede sin næse.En: Astrid stood in front of a huge, abstract painting, restlessly scratching her nose.Da: Han gik hen til hende med et bredt smil.En: He approached her with a broad smile.Da: "Astrid!En: "Astrid!Da: Hvad laver du her?"En: What are you doing here?"Da: Astrid vendte sig og lyste op.En: Astrid turned and lit up.Da: "Hej, Mikkel!En: "Hi, Mikkel!Da: Jeg er her for at finde noget inspiration til mit næste designprojekt.En: I'm here to find some inspiration for my next design project.Da: Moderne kunst har sådan en sjov måde at sætte gang i fantasien."En: Modern art has such a funny way of sparking the imagination."Da: De stod begge og betragtede kunstværket.En: They both stood and gazed at the artwork.Da: Maleriet var en kaotisk samling af farvepletter, sort og hvid, med en rød cirkel i midten.En: The painting was a chaotic collection of color splotches, black and white, with a red circle in the center.Da: Mikkel skrabede sin hage og sagde alvorligt, "Det ser ud som en refleksion over menneskets indre kamp."En: Mikkel scratched his chin and said seriously, "It looks like a reflection on the inner struggle of humanity."Da: Astrid fnisede.En: Astrid giggled.Da: "Ikke alt behøver at være så tungt.En: "Not everything needs to be so heavy.Da: Måske er det bare en rød ballon, der svæver væk."En: Maybe it's just a red balloon floating away."Da: Mikkel rettede sin holdning, stadig smilende.En: Mikkel straightened his posture, still smiling.Da: "Men du ser, der er denne spænding.En: "But you see, there's this tension.Da: Rød er passionens farve, og de sorte pletter viser hindringer."En: Red is the color of passion, and the black spots show obstacles."Da: Astrid blinkede til ham.En: Astrid winked at him.Da: "Eller måske er det bare et køkkenræs efter ketchupflasken?"En: "Or maybe it's just a kitchen race for the ketchup bottle?"Da: Deres diskussion fangede hurtigt opmærksomheden fra de andre besøgende, der begyndte at cirkle omkring dem.En: Their discussion quickly caught the attention of the other visitors, who began to circle around them.Da: Nogle smilede, andre grinede, mens Mikkel og Astrid nu næsten skiftedes til at give de mest skøre tolkninger af maleriet.En: Some smiled, others laughed, as Mikkel and Astrid now almost took turns giving the wackiest interpretations of the painting.Da: "Måske er det et kort over en glemt by!"En: "Maybe it's a map of a forgotten city!"Da: proklamerede Mikkel dramatisk og pegede på cirklens midte.En: Mikkel proclaimed dramatically, pointing at the circle's center.Da: "Nej, nej," Astrid lo.En: "No, no," Astrid laughed.Da: "Det er helt sikkert et portræt.En: "It's definitely a portrait.Da: Se den røde næse.En: See the red nose?Da: Det er en klovn!"En: It's a clown!"Da: Publikum omkring dem begyndte at klappe og grine højlydt.En: The audience around them began to clap and laugh loudly.Da: Til sidst, midt i et af Astrids dramatiske udfald, brød Mikkel ud i latter.En: Eventually, in the midst of one of Astrid's dramatic outbursts, Mikkel burst into laughter.Da: Astrid sluttede sig hurtigt til, og de hulkede af grin.En: Astrid quickly joined in, and they were doubled over with laughter.Da: De tog en dyb indånding og kiggede hinanden i øjnene.En: They took a deep breath and looked each other in the eyes.Da: Mikkel tørrede en tåre væk fra sin kind.En: Mikkel wiped a tear away from his cheek.Da: "Okay, du har ret, måske skal jeg ikke altid tage det så seriøst.En: "Okay, you're right, maybe I shouldn't always take it so seriously.Da: Det er faktisk ret sjovt at se det fra din vinkel."En: It's actually quite fun to see it from your perspective."Da: Astrid klappede ham på ryggen.En: Astrid patted him on the back.Da: "Og det er godt at høre dine tanker.En: "And it's good to hear your thoughts.Da: Du ser mange ting, jeg ikke gør."En: You see many things I don't."Da: Mens de gik videre gennem museets haller, følte begge venner glæden ved deres venskab.En: As they continued through the museum's halls, both friends felt the joy of their friendship.Da: Noget som overgik ethvert mesterligt malet billede.En: Something that surpassed any masterfully painted picture.Da: Når alt kom til alt, fandt de kunstens sande skønhed i latter, venskab og den evige ret til at se verden på deres helt egen måde.En: After all, they found the true beauty of art in laughter, friendship, and the eternal right to see the world in their very own way. 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From her home in Klampenborg, Copenhagen, Central Zealand-born Danish curator, art advisor, and founder / director of ART 2030 LUISE FAURSCHOU talks about the non-profit's projects in New York City and at the UN Headquarters. With a strong belief that art changes people and people change the world, she describes a 40-year career in art that culminates in collaborations with artists, galleries, and museums to champion the art sector to help envision an interconnected and sustainable future.Luise selects a work by Tomas Saraceno from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8613(Photograph Source: Tine Harden. Courtesy of ART 2030)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home office in Nordhavn, Brønshoj-born Danish tech entrepreneur, author, podcaster, investor, and racing driver DAVID HEINEMEIER HANSSON talks about his recent move back home after the fires in Los Angeles. David recalls his start of 37 Signals, his company that developed Ruby on Rails and Basecamp, and he shares his pursuit of flow, his life philosophy in Stoicism, and his thoughts on entrepreneurship, business, media, and the cultural landscapes of the US vs. Denmark.David selects a work by El Greco from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSsp146(Photograph Source: David Heinemeier Hansson)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

On a visit to Los Angeles, Skagen-born, Silicon Valley-based Danish designer and creative consultant LOUISE "LULU" ESCHELMAN recalls arriving in LA on a one-way ticket. She shares the vision of her company Lumilla, founded on Danish minimalism with a laidback California sensibility, that has evolved from a luxury leather to a lifestyle brand. Louise talks about giving back, how she found her footing, and her new venture to work with new artists and brands, especially from Denmark.Louise selects a work by P.S. Krøyer from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1233(Photographer: Eji Eustaquio)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Winchester, Massachusetts, Odense-born Danish astrophysicist, former soccer player, and artist SØREN MEIBOM came to the US in 1999 for his PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after a career in professional soccer, and recalls his work on NASA's Kepler mission at the Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. He talks about his role with the Global Curiosity Institute, and shares his vision for his third chapter fusing visual art with the language of science.Søren selects a work by Jens Søndergaard from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS4895(Photographer: Priscilla Fitzgerald)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home in Healdsburg, California, Hørsholm-born Danish gallerist ANNE-KATHRINE SCHJERBECK talks about the beginnings as well as latest collaborations at Gallery Lulo that merges craft with art and design with a Danish minimalist sensibility. She recalls growing up in Kenya and Zambia where her parents were diplomats, how she felt affinity with the African-American community when she lived in New Orleans, and how climate change post-Katrina brought her out west.Anne-Kathrine selects a work by Vilhelm Hammershøi from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS3696(Photographer: Amy Debonis)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From the research facilities of Novo Nordisk, Copenhagen-born, Lexington, Massachusetts-based Danish scientist and senior vice president JACOB STEN PETERSEN talks about his 35-year career working in developing drugs to support patients with serious chronic diseases, and his 25-year long work and personal investment in finding a cure for diabetes. Jacob further shares his thoughts on the cultures between Denmark and the US regarding the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare system.Jacob selects a work by Per Kirkeby from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS8278(Photographer: Greg M. Cooper)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

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.  Explore more of Kaspar's work here

Fredensborg-born, West Hollywood, Los Angeles-based Danish actress, voiceover artist, and writer MARIE BROCK talks about a creative life in the entertainment industry that is characteristically self-motivating. Marie recalls her path to LA via New York and London, and shares her deep experience in voice work and her passion for developing dimensional characters. And she introduces her latest writing project, a Nordic Noir tv crime drama that speaks to her two worlds, Denmark and America.Marie talks about the Matisse: The Red Studio exhibition at SMK.https://www.smk.dk/en/exhibition/henri-matisse-the-red-studio/(Photographer: Zadran Wali)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Whispers of Art: A Night of Mystery and Connection in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Efteråret havde forvandlet København til et farverigt tæppe af gyldne blade.En: Autumn had transformed København into a colorful carpet of golden leaves.Da: Inde i Statens Museum for Kunst var stemningen rolig og lysfyldt.En: Inside the Statens Museum for Kunst, the atmosphere was calm and filled with light.Da: Store vinduer gik fra gulv til loft og afslørede trækronernes varme farver udenfor.En: Large floor-to-ceiling windows revealed the warm colors of the treetops outside.Da: Malerierne på væggene blandede sig med en blød summen af besøgendes hvisken.En: The paintings on the walls mingled with the soft murmurs of the visitors' whispers.Da: Freja gik langsomt gennem galleriet.En: Freja walked slowly through the gallery.Da: Hun studerede hvert maleri omhyggeligt.En: She studied each painting carefully.Da: Hun var på jagt efter en unik vinkel til sin akademiske opgave om moderne kunst.En: She was searching for a unique angle for her academic paper on modern art.Da: Hendes skarpe blik søgte noget særligt, noget de fleste ikke havde bemærket.En: Her keen eye was seeking something special, something most hadn't noticed.Da: Ved et maleri med bølgende farver, standsede hun.En: At a painting with flowing colors, she stopped.Da: Det var dér, Emil, der var på sin egen jagt efter inspiration, også fandt sig selv.En: It was there that Emil, who was on his own quest for inspiration, found himself as well.Da: "Er der noget specielt ved det her, synes du?"En: "Is there something special about this, do you think?"Da: spurgte Emil, hans stemme var både nysgerrig og forsigtig.En: asked Emil, his voice both curious and cautious.Da: Freja så på ham, ringe af forståelse i hendes øjne.En: Freja looked at him, rings of understanding in her eyes.Da: "Ja," svarede hun.En: "Yes," she replied.Da: "Farverne, de hænger sammen på en måde, jeg ikke har set før."En: "The colors, they connect in a way I haven't seen before."Da: Emil nikkede, optaget af hendes indsigt.En: Emil nodded, absorbed by her insight.Da: Han var her for at finde nye emner til sine fotografier og håbede at integrere billedkunstens vidtspændende potentiale i sin egen verden.En: He was here to find new subjects for his photographs and hoped to integrate the extensive potential of visual art into his own world.Da: De to udvekslede nogle forbeholdne sætninger, men begge var tilbageholdende med at distrahere sig selv fra deres mål.En: They exchanged a few reserved sentences, but both were reluctant to distract themselves from their goals.Da: Som timerne gik, mødtes de dog gentagne gange, altid foran de samme værker.En: As hours passed, they met repeatedly, always in front of the same works.Da: Noget usynligt trak dem mod hinanden.En: Something unseen drew them towards each other.Da: Emil foreslog til sidst, næsten som en hændelse, at de kunne deltage i aftenens Halloween-temaevent på museet sammen.En: Emil eventually suggested, almost incidentally, that they could attend the evening's Halloween-themed event at the museum together.Da: Freja tøvede, men hun nikkede til slut.En: Freja hesitated, but finally nodded.Da: Måske kunne deres møder give ny energi til hendes projekt.En: Perhaps their meetings could breathe new life into her project.Da: Senere samme aften var galleriet oplyst af dæmpet, gyldent lys.En: Later that evening, the gallery was illuminated by dim, golden light.Da: Mørket udenfor skabte en intim atmosfære.En: The darkness outside created an intimate atmosphere.Da: Emil og Freja gik side om side, og snart blev de draget mod et nyt værk, der involverede et mysterium.En: Emil and Freja walked side by side, soon drawn to a new work involving a mystery.Da: Et puslespil var indlejret i et maleri skabt specielt til Halloween-eventen.En: A puzzle was embedded in a painting created specifically for the Halloween event.Da: De tog udfordringen op.En: They took on the challenge.Da: Frejas øje for detaljer og Emils evne til at se den større sammenhæng komplementerede hinanden.En: Freja's eye for details and Emil's ability to see the bigger picture complemented each other.Da: Mens de løste riddle, voksede deres respekt for hinandens talenter.En: As they solved the riddle, their respect for each other's talents grew.Da: Tiden fløj af sted, og før de vidste det, havde de knækket koden.En: Time flew by, and before they knew it, they had cracked the code.Da: Udfordringen havde ført dem tættere sammen.En: The challenge had brought them closer together.Da: Ikke kun opdagede de nye måder at værdsætte kunsten på, men også hinanden.En: Not only did they discover new ways to appreciate art, but also each other.Da: Emil fandt en ny sikkerhed i sine kreative evner.En: Emil found a new confidence in his creative abilities.Da: Freja lærte at værdsætte uventede forbindelser, der kunne blomstre både i hendes studie og hendes liv.En: Freja learned to appreciate unexpected connections that could blossom both in her studies and her life.Da: Endelig, da de forlod museet, greb nattevinden deres latter og bragte den med sig.En: Finally, as they left the museum, the night wind caught their laughter and carried it away.Da: Deres nye venskab havde potentiale til at udvikle sig til noget dybere.En: Their new friendship had the potential to develop into something deeper.Da: Det var en begyndelse, inspireret af kunsten og måske en snert af magien fra efterårets nat.En: It was a beginning, inspired by art and perhaps a hint of magic from the autumn night. Vocabulary Words:transformed: forvandletcarpet: tæppemurmurs: summenwhispers: hviskengallery: gallerietunique: unikacademic: akademiskequest: jagtinsight: indsigtpotential: potentialereserved: forbeholdnereluctant: tilbageholdendeincidentally: hændelsehesitated: tøvedeilluminated: oplystintimate: intiminvolving: involveredeembedded: indlejretchallenge: udfordringendetails: detaljercomplemented: komplementerederiddle: riddlecracked: knækketnewfound: nyunexpected: uventedeconnections: forbindelserblossom: blomstrewind: nattevindenlaughter: latterhint: snert

From her new apartment in Miami, Florida, Sønderborg-born and recent New Yorker Danish scientist and gynecologist MARIE FOEGH shares her research findings on hormone replacement therapy for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. With clinics in both New York and Copenhagen, Marie talks about her six-decade-long path in medicine, most of which based in the US, and the different attitudes on women's health over the years both in Denmark and the US.Marie selects a work by Amedeo Modigliani from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSr145(Photographer: Danielle Richards)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Vesterbro-born and Beachwood Canyon, Los Angeles-based Danish tv and film colorist FREDERIK BOKKENHEUSER recalls his path from Denmark to LA as a drummer in 2007. He talks about the creative and technical aspects of his work at Picture Shop, the diversity of projects he encounters, the evolving post-production technological landscape, and the thrill in working alongside directors, directors of photography, producers. Lastly, as a Dodgers fan, he discusses his passion for baseball.Frederik selects a work by C.A. Jensen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS7660(Photographer: Thomas Hjorth)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From the renovated Gensler offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Århus-born Danish architect MICHAEL MØLLER PEDERSEN recalls his plan to move to LA with his wife in 2005 for a ten-year trial period. 20 years later, as project architect and technical director, he discusses architecture as a focus on the human experience, the role of sustainability, what makes a good architect, his appetite for large, complex projects, and the topic of heritage as a Dane living in the US raising his young daughter.Michael selects a work by Vilhelm Hammershøi from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS3696(Photographer: Ryan Gobuty)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From Bloomberg Originals in Midtown Manhattan, Horsens-born, Brooklyn-based Emmy-nominated Danish documentary director and producer SARAH HOLM JOHANSEN describes Season 4 of her series Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller that garnered 29 Emmy nominations and 4 wins. Sarah recalls the start of her career in investigative journalism in New York on 60 Minutes, and traveling the world as a freelancer. And she revisits Denmark through the lens of her New York life and work.Sarah selects a work attributed to Adam de Coster from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSsp810(Photographer: Lizzie Sullivan)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his Nørlum office in Viborg, South Korea-born Danish animation producer and studio CEO CLAUS TOKSVIG KJÆR recalls how the trajectory of his company changed upon the Oscar nomination of his hand-drawn, animated feature film Song of the Sea (2014). Claus has traveled to Los Angeles for over 50 times, and talks about the US mindset necessary in his work. He describes his latest project Dante, the new creative direction for Nørlum, and his decision to prioritize what's valuable in life.Claus selects a work by Søren Henrik Petersen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/Kks13868f----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

Gentofte-born and Santa Monica, Los Angeles-based Danish creative coach and dream tender LOUISE ROSAGER describes her multilayered approach working with writers, actors, and artists using their own dreams as a new language for their storytelling and creative expression. Louise also talks about how her love for Shakespeare brought her to the US over 20 years ago, and revisits the tv series about young Shakespeare entitled Will (2017), which she conceived and served as executive producer.Louise selects a work by Oluf Hartmann from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS10756(Photographer: Aliana Turkel)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home studio in Copenhagen, Copenhagen-born Danish architect and urban planner JAN GEHL recalls the start of his 65-year-long career focused on people and public life in cities, beginning with Copenhagen. Jan highlights his writings that changed mindsets and his transformation of international cities that became people-centered, and credits like-minded city planners and politicians. In particular, he talks about his 2007–9 work in New York City with the Bloomberg administration.Jan selects a work by Hans Scherfig from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS2016-2(Photographer: Kåre Gade)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, New York, Gentofte-born Danish-Spanish-Brazilian restaurateur SEBASTIAN PEREZ recalls growing up in Copenhagen until he was six, and moving to New York at 13. Having opened his fourth location in East Williamsburg, Sebastian reflects on the early bootstrapping days of Smør, created with his partner and fellow Dane, Sebastian Bangsgaard, and his vision of providing approachable Danish/Scandinavian food to New Yorkers.Sebastian selects a work by Wolfgang Tillmans from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS1996-66/33(Photographer: Paul Quitoriano)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, from his home in the Garden District of New Orleans, Holbæk-born Danish tenor saxophonist and composer CHRISTIAN WINTHER recalls moving to "The Big Easy" in 1997 to play with and learn from some of his jazz idols. Staying true to the birthplace of American jazz and also continually innovating, Christian talks about performing on the stages of the iconic Preservation Hall and Snug Harbor, recording in New York, and traveling the world to play.Christian selects a work by P.S. Krøyer from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1834(Photographer: Richard Thompson)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home studio in the West Village in Manhattan, New York-born American-Danish theater and voice actress VANESSA JOHANSSON reflects on growing up American with a Danish architect-father from Copenhagen. Vanessa talks about her work with the Scandinavian American Theater Company, with its mission to bring cutting edge work by contemporary Scandinavian playwrights to American audiences. And she talks about the creative and academic sides to voice acting and abstract painting.Vanessa selects a work by Richard Mortensen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS6467(Photographer: Jeff Mosier)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Hobro-born Danish professional rider and horse trainer and abstract painter KENNETH VINTHER reflects on moving to California via Germany in his 20s, and on his career competing with and educating show jumping horses. He highlights his best horse, a Holsteiner named Colicchio, once the best in class on the US west coast, and the difference of riding between Denmark and the US — the former as an everyday sport, the latter as an elite one.Kenneth selects a work by Asger Jorn from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS9104(Photographer: Zac Taylor)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Silkeborg, Aalborg-born Danish whisky maker and co-founder of Stauning Whisky ALEX HØJRUP MUNCH talks about the award-winning New World premium rye whisky. He shares the joy of introducing Stauning to Americans, and reflects on the challenges breaking into the US market, and the effects of evolving tariff policies. On the business that began with nine founders on the Danish west coast focusing on rye, a Danish grain, Alex discusses working with friends and staying local.Alex selects the building of the National Gallery of Denmark.https://www.smk.dk/en/section/about-smk/?modal=9(Photographer: Katrine Brønd)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

​From her home in London, Funen-born, Danish screenwriter LINE LANGEBEK talks about her widely celebrated Oscar-nominated film The Girl with the Needle (2025), a historical psychological horror film based on the true story of Danish serial killer Dagmar Overbye. Line talks about Raising Films, a UK-based organization she helped create that advocates for parents and carers in the screen sector, and her commitment to telling more universal stories in these turbulent and interesting times.Line selects a work by Harald Giersing from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS3653(Photographer: Tara Violet Niami)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his home in Thousand Oaks, California, Nivå-born Danish craft brewer JEPPE JARNIT-BJERGSØ recalls his start as a schoolteacher to kids with special needs and as a beer expert, brewer, and entrepreneur. He talks about his 2012 move to New York with his wife and young children that resulted in years of explosive growth, of his company Evil Twin Brewing, and a Michelin Starred restaurant. And he shares his latest adventure, Jarnit Family Wines, in Los Olivos north of Los Angeles.Jeppe selects a work by Asger Jorn from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/DEP595(Photographer: Tommy Frost)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

On a visit to Los Angeles to meet with Twentieth Gallery about her new creations, Bonderup-born, London-trained, New York-based Danish designer CAMILLA STÆRK speaks about her brand, STÆRK, deeply rooted in her Danish heritage and shaped by a fascination with Old Hollywood and film noir, and spanning fashion, furniture, lighting, rugs, and accessories. She also reflects on her creative partnership, Stærk & Christensen, which extends her storytelling into new collaborative dimensions.Camilla selects a work by Anne Marie Carl Nielsen from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMShm21(Photographer: Karen Collins)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his apartment in Greenwich Village, New York, Odense-born Danish creative marketer KRISTIAN THOMASSEN recalls leaving home immediately after high school, and experiencing a deep feeling of belonging in New York City. Kristian pays homage to his mentor in his new city, a fellow Dane, or two, and describes his fast-paced work developing campaigns for brands to reach a young demographic with a Gen Z mindset. Lastly, Kristian shares why he is a fan of Pippi Longstocking.Kristian selects a work by Michelangelo Buonarroti from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KAS2382(Private Photograph)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From his Michelin-Starred restaurant Elske he co-owns with his wife Anna Posey in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, California-born Danish-American chef and restaurateur DAVID POSEY talks about his path in American fine dining that's always incorporated a Danish or Scandinavian profile. He reflects on his and his restaurant's recent roles on the popular tv series The Bear, the joy of experiencing the world through food, and the demands of running an award-winning restaurant.David selects a work by Georges Braque from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSr7(Photographer: Huge Galdones)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

​From her home in Bel-Air, London-born British-Danish interior designer and stylist KRISTINA HASLUND talks about her namesake Studio Haslund that blends Danish modernist style with Los Angeles' indoor-outdoor living. She retraces her roots with her Danish mother, her first career in the music industry, and how mid-century design and architecture are top reasons she calls LA home. And she explains why she has fallen in love with Palm Springs, the desert oasis just two hours east of LA.Kristina selects a work by Harald Giersing from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS3871(Photographer: Adam Sheridan-Taylor)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From Dumbo, Brooklyn, Frederiksberg-born, Vejle-raised, Copenhagen- and New York-based Danish pianist and composer NIKOLAJ HESS gets ready for his upcoming concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Nikolaj talks about how he translates visual art to music in his project Transformative Reflections, film scoring, and his many jazz adventures, highlighting New York as a jazz capital. And he talks about improvisation, and making music with his brothers Mikkel and Emil.Nikolaj talks about the Matisse: The Red Studio exhibition at SMK.https://www.smk.dk/en/exhibition/henri-matisse-the-red-studio/(Photographer: Jill Greenberg)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

​From her home in Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Haderslev-born Danish-English multidisciplinary artist ​BIRGITTE MOOS CHALCRAFT talks about her time in Los Angeles at the start of the booming art scene in the Arts District of Downtown LA. There she was inspired by her fellow artists and the land and street art movements. Birgitte talks about her focus on the intersection of psychology and art, her interest in quantum physics, and her new project creating an age 50+ female artist group.Birgitte selects a work by Lena Adler Petersen and Bjørn Nørgaard from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS1979-152(Photographer: Helle Moos)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

In his home in Winchester outside of Boston, Aalborg-born Danish entrepreneur NICOLAI ROTTBØLL is excited about life in the US where he continues his work with international organizations on sustainability and green transition. He talks about the importance of positive thinking, his largest project Our World 2050 that calls on one million children to share their vision of our collective future, and the book he's authoring on the power of connecting and collaborating over a cup of coffee.Nicolai selects a work by P.S. Krøyer from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1658(Photographer: Aurora De Luca)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

In her home in Studio City, Los Angeles, Christianshavn-born Danish author, collector, and gallerist MUS WHITE recalls moments from the 60 years she has lived in California, having left Denmark upon her high school graduation. She talks about starting out as a juvenile probation officer, then becoming a published author and translator, a historical photography dealer and exhibition maker along with her husband, and a recognized collector of photographically illustrated children's books. Mus selects a work by Vilhelm Hammershøi from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS3696(Photographer: Stephen White)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

In Los Angeles for the Annie Awards with his nominated short film, Hans Christian Andersen's The Swineherd (2023), Viborg-based Danish producer SØREN FLENG describes how he came to the industry through Denmark's world-renowned animation school, The Animated Workshop, and the unique community of animation professionals. He gives a sneak peak on his current project with a US partner, and shares his thoughts on the power of creating content that impacts children.Søren selects a work by Henri Matisse from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KKS1971-93(Photographer: Kim Wendt)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst

From her home in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Danish creative director SIMONE FABRICIUS reflects on having loved New York City since seeing it on the movie screen in the '80s, and moving there 15 years ago after a decade in Paris from Denmark. Simone talks about her work, which she calls "play," in brand, packaging, visual design, and illustration, and how she's particularly excited about the explosive developments and opportunities in the hospitality industry.Simone selects a work by Jacob Biltius from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMSsp610(Private photograph)----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst