Episode 9
Anne Cathrine Wolsgaard Iversen is the curator and museum keeper at Designmuseum Danmark in Copenhagen. She is an expert on art, architecture, and arts and crafts from the period 1880-1920, which includes Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Prior to Designmuseum Danmark, Anne Cathrine was a curator at Danish museums Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and Ordrupgaard.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How Designmuseum Danmark fits into the cultural landscape of Denmark.
- The inspiration behind the Crème de la Crème exhibition, showcasing works from Matisse and Gauguin, among others.
- Upcoming plans for the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus art school.
- What the “Jewelry Box” program is, and the process for borrowing jewelry from the collection.
- How the Designmuseum staff determine which ideas will become exhibitions, and how the exhibitions come together.
Additional resources:
- Designmuseum Danmark website: https://designmuseum.dk/en/ (English) / https://designmuseum.dk/ Danish)
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesignmuseumDanmark/
- Instagram: @designmuseumdanmark
- Twitter: @DesignmuseumDK
