Arne Jacobsen in London
In 1977 the Embassy of Denmark in London opened its doors to an extraordinary building designed by internationally renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. This book presents both the history and ideas behind the architectural masterpiece and the ambitious art collection of the Embassy representing contemporary Danish art, design and culture. Add to this a number of important historic artworks, each of which has its own fascinating history, including works by H. C. Andersen, Bertel Thorvaldsen and Laurits Tuxen.
Authors: Peter Thule Kristensen, Alex Buck, Paul Binding, Margarethe Floryan, Barry Phipps
Photography: Alastair Philip Wiper
Book Size: 29.7 x 24.8 cm
Pages: 116
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788774070078
Released: 2023
In 1977 the Embassy of Denmark in London opened its doors to an extraordinary building designed by internationally renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. This book presents both the history and ideas behind the architectural masterpiece and the ambitious art collection of the Embassy representing contemporary Danish art, design and culture. Add to this a number of important historic artworks, each of which has its own fascinating history, including works by H. C. Andersen, Bertel Thorvaldsen and Laurits Tuxen.
Authors: Peter Thule Kristensen, Alex Buck, Paul Binding, Margarethe Floryan, Barry Phipps
Photography: Alastair Philip Wiper
Book Size: 29.7 x 24.8 cm
Pages: 116
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788774070078
Released: 2023
In 1977 the Embassy of Denmark in London opened its doors to an extraordinary building designed by internationally renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. This book presents both the history and ideas behind the architectural masterpiece and the ambitious art collection of the Embassy representing contemporary Danish art, design and culture. Add to this a number of important historic artworks, each of which has its own fascinating history, including works by H. C. Andersen, Bertel Thorvaldsen and Laurits Tuxen.
Authors: Peter Thule Kristensen, Alex Buck, Paul Binding, Margarethe Floryan, Barry Phipps
Photography: Alastair Philip Wiper
Book Size: 29.7 x 24.8 cm
Pages: 116
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788774070078
Released: 2023
TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
ALEX BUCK
ROYAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DENMARK AND BRITAIN
Laurits Tuxen in the Danish Embassy and the Britisk Royal CollectionPAUL BINDING
ANDERSEN IN LONDONMAGRETHE FLORYAN
THE AGES OF LOVE
A Relief by Bertel ThorvaldsenBARRY PHIPPS
CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS
Art and DiplomacyLIST OF WORKS AT THE EMBASSY
