Arken Museum of Modern Art
Art museum in Ishøj, Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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ARKEN Museum of Modern Art (Danish: ARKEN Museum for Moderne Kunst) is a state-authorised private non-profit charity and contemporary art museum in Ishøj, near Copenhagen.[1] The museum is among Denmark's major contemporary and modern art collections, holding a variety of international cultural works and exhibitions.[2] The museum was designed by Søren Robert Lund and was authorised by Copenhagen County.[3] It was inaugurated on 15 March 1996 and was conceived by Queen Margrethe.[4]
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Established | 15 March 1996; 28 years ago (1996-03-15) |
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Location | Skovvej 100 Ishøj, Denmark |
Coordinates | 55.6062°N 12.3876°E / 55.6062; 12.3876 |
Type | Art museum |
Director | Marie Nipper |
Architect | Søren Robert Lund |
Website | www |
Arken Museum of Modern Art's collection contains major works of over 400 Danish, Scandinavian and International post-war art.[5][6] Arken, due to its synthesis of contemporary art, maritime architecture and landscape, is also considered as a milestone in Danish architecture. The museum focuses on an overview of contemporary and modern art, presenting cultural and research-based exhibitions, architecture and design, sculptures, paintings, prints, site installations and mixed-media displays.