Copenhagen
Denmark
Copenhagen has a strong contemporary art infrastructure, with the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art nearby, Statens Museum for Kunst, and a creative gallery scene centered in Vesterbro and Nørrebro.
38 galleries
Alice Folker Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery founded in 2017 with a focused program dedicated to emerging international and local artists.
alicefolker.dkAriel / Feminisms in the Aesthetics
non profit
A non-profit platform for the development and dissemination of exhibitions centered on new ramifications of feminism in the aesthetic field.
arielfeminisms.dkBianca D'Alessandro
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery specializing in a conceptually driven program in central Copenhagen.
biancadalessandro.comBizarro
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery specialized in experimental and investigative art projects, often open by appointment.
bizarro.dkBonne Espérance
non profit
An artist-run exhibition space focused on fostering collaboration between international and local artists.
bonneesperance.orgBorch Editions
commercial gallery
A world-renowned producer and publisher of original prints, working with leading international artists.
borcheditions.comc4 projects
non profit
A non-profit exhibition space dedicated to contemporary art and collaborative cultural production.
c4projects.dkChristian Andersen
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery representing a generation of influential Nordic and international artists.
christianandersen.netCollega
non profit
An exhibition space developing projects in close collaboration with international artists and guest curators.
collega.dkCopenhagen Contemporary
art center
A major art center in Refshaleøen featuring massive installations by world-renowned artists.
copenhagencontemporary.orgDanske Grafikere
non profit
A professional association and exhibition space for Danish printmakers, focusing on modern and contemporary graphics.
danskegrafikere.dkDen Frie Centre of Contemporary Art
art center
An artist-run center with a legacy of showing avant-garde and experimental contemporary art.
denfrie.dkDet Nationale Fotomuseum
museum
Part of The Royal Library of Denmark, hosting international exhibitions focused on art and documentary photography.
kb.dkEighteen V1 Gallery
commercial gallery
A sister gallery to V1 Gallery located in the Meatpacking District, focusing on broader contemporary art practices.
v1gallery.comEtage Projects
commercial gallery
A gallery-cum-workshop that champions experimental, interdisciplinary work at the intersection of art and design.
etageprojects.comGalleri Bo Bjerggaard
commercial gallery
Focuses on international contemporary art from Europe and America, with a primary emphasis on contemporary painting.
bjerggaard.comGalleri Christoffer Egelund
commercial gallery
A cutting-edge gallery focusing on high-quality Scandinavian and international contemporary art across various media.
christofferegelund.dkGalleri Nicolai Wallner
commercial gallery
Specializes in ambitious and innovative contemporary art programs, representing highly influential Danish and international artists.
nicolaiwallner.comGalleri Specta
commercial gallery
Represents a selected group of Scandinavian and international contemporary artists, with an emphasis on conceptual quality and humor.
specta.dkGalleri Susanne Ottesen
commercial gallery
An established contemporary art gallery showing a strong roster of primarily Danish and Nordic artists across diverse media.
susanneottesen.dkGalleri Tom Christoffersen
commercial gallery
Presents a program of experimental contemporary art mixed with historical perspectives and rare finds.
tomchristoffersen.dkGallery Poulsen
commercial gallery
Specializes in figurative and narrative art with a focus on contemporary painting and drawing, primarily representing American artists.
gallerypoulsen.comGether Contemporary
closed
Showcases young and established Nordic and international artists whose work deviates from the standard and explores novel emotions.
gethercontemporary.comGl Holtegaard
art center
An art hall presenting high-profile historical and contemporary art exhibitions in a Baroque mansion and park setting.
glholtegaard.dkHans Alf Gallery
commercial gallery
A spacious gallery dedicated to figurative and expressive art, serving as a platform for cross-cultural exchange.
hansalf.comKunstforeningen GL Strand
art center
A modern art hall and one of the oldest art associations in Denmark, presenting a diverse program of modern and contemporary art exhibitions.
glstrand.dkKunsthal Charlottenborg
art center
One of the largest and most beautiful spaces for contemporary art in Northern Europe, located in the historic Charlottenborg Palace.
kunsthalcharlottenborg.dkLouisiana Museum of Modern Art
museum
A major international art museum located on the coast north of Copenhagen, featuring world-class modern and contemporary exhibitions.
louisiana.dkMartin Asbæk Gallery
commercial gallery
Focuses on Scandinavian and international contemporary art, particularly recognized for its strong representation of photo-based work.
martinasbaek.comNikolaj Kunsthal
art center
A unique contemporary art center situated in a former 13th-century church in the heart of Copenhagen, hosting 7-9 exhibitions annually.
nikolajkunsthal.dkNils Stærk
commercial gallery
An international gallery representing artists working across conceptual and contemporary practices in a unique industrial space.
nilsstaerk.dkNy Carlsberg Glyptotek
museum
An art museum in central Copenhagen built around the collection of Carl Jacobsen, featuring ancient sculptures and modern painting.
glyptoteket.comO—Overgaden
non profit
One of the most important experimental venues for contemporary art in Denmark, supporting emerging artists through curated exhibitions and residency programs.
overgaden.orgPolitikens Forhal
art center
An exhibition space for contemporary art located in the foyer of the newspaper Politiken's headquarters.
forhallen.dkSMK / National Gallery of Denmark
museum
Denmark's national museum for art, featuring extensive collections of Danish and international art from the 14th century to the present day.
smk.dkThorvaldsens Museum
museum
The first public museum in Denmark, dedicated to the works of the world-famous sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.
thorvaldsensmuseum.dk