Six Independent Galleries in Copenhagen: A Survey of Current Exhibitions
A feature on six independent galleries in Copenhagen highlights diverse contemporary exhibitions. At Galleri Christoffer Egelund, Jonas Pihl (b. 1978) presents 'Interplanetary Cabinet' through May 11, blending metropolitan graffiti, dreamlike landscapes, Eastern symbolism, and homages to Escher and Rorschach, with fractal theory and musical influence. Galleri Kant hosts Finnish artist Tuukka Tammisaari (b. 1984, Lahti) in 'Assorted', using abstracted nature inspired by Kandinsky and Klee to evoke forest interiors and human interiority. V1 Gallery shows Alexis Ross (b. 1972) in 'Part Time Lover', combining ink and acrylic to explore Californian urban and marine youth culture with environmental and civic themes, reminiscent of Bret Easton Ellis. Gallery Poulsen features a dual solo show by Nicola Verlato and Ian Ingram: Verlato reinterprets the myth of Actaeon in large-scale Baroque-inspired paintings, while Ingram offers anatomical drawings with surrealist touches. Galleri Bo Bjerggaard presents Swedish artist Anna Bjerger (b. 1973) in 'Silence', neo-expressionist figurative works on aluminum depicting quiet, metaphysical moments away from global chaos. Galleri Oxholm hosts Maria Engholm (b. 1976, Fredericia) in 'Unsettled Stories', luminous surreal figurative paintings that address contemporary issues like environmentalism, information integrity, and tolerance.
Key facts
- Galleri Christoffer Egelund is a member of the Danish Art Dealers Association since 2006.
- Jonas Pihl's exhibition 'Interplanetary Cabinet' runs until May 11.
- Jonas Pihl is also the vocalist of a soul band.
- Tuukka Tammisaari's 'Assorted' uses a compositional language close to Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee.
- Alexis Ross's 'Part Time Lover' combines ink and acrylic.
- Nicola Verlato's paintings reference Italian Baroque and the myth of Actaeon.
- Ian Ingram's work is rooted in Renaissance anatomical drawing and surrealism.
- Anna Bjerger applies paint on aluminum for enhanced brilliance.
Entities
Artists
- Jonas Pihl
- Tuukka Tammisaari
- Alexis Ross
- Nicola Verlato
- Ian Ingram
- Anna Bjerger
- Maria Engholm
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Paul Klee
- Bret Easton Ellis
Institutions
- Galleri Christoffer Egelund
- Danish Art Dealers Association
- Galleri Kant
- V1 Gallery
- Gallery Poulsen
- Galleri Bo Bjerggaard
- Galleri Oxholm
- Artribune
Locations
- Copenhagen
- Denmark
- Lahti
- Finland
- Sweden
- Los Angeles
- California