Olney Gleason to Represent Danish Artist Alexander Tovborg
Olney Gleason, a New York gallery, has announced that they will be representing Danish artist Alexander Tovborg, who was born in Copenhagen in 1983. His first solo exhibition with them is scheduled for 2027, following a major showcase titled 'Alexander Tovborg: Divine Comedy' that recently occurred at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum in Denmark. Tovborg works across various mediums, including painting, drawing, bronze sculpture, and performance, exploring the impact of religion, faith, and myth on our lives. Over two decades, he has developed a distinctive style that merges ancient and contemporary symbols, often using vivid colors and geometric forms in his figurative and watercolor pieces. His artwork frequently touches on themes found in global creation myths, inviting viewers to reflect deeply.
Key facts
- Olney Gleason now represents Alexander Tovborg.
- Tovborg's first solo show with the gallery opens in 2027.
- His largest museum exhibition, 'Divine Comedy', was recently at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum.
- Tovborg works in painting, drawing, bronze sculpture, and performance.
- His art explores religion, faith, and myth.
- He has developed a visual language combining ancient and contemporary symbolism.
- His figurative works approach abstraction with vivid color and geometric forms.
- He highlights shared motifs in origin stories worldwide.
Entities
Artists
- Alexander Tovborg
Institutions
- Olney Gleason
- ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Aarhus
- New York