Jens-Peter Brask is a long-time art collector with an extensive and impressive collection. He is also a curator and has curated exhibitions for prominent museums and galleries, as well as worked with art in public spaces – including large-scale gable murals. Jens-Peter Brask has published a number of books about his encounters with art, both through his meetings with artists and their work, and about his private collection, which he has shared on several occasions. He is also a frequent media guest as an art expert, including being TV2’s preferred art commentator, and is now in the 6th season of his highly successful podcast Kunstsamlerne (“The Art Collectors”), where each week he visits an exciting art collector to discuss art and their private collection.

Lars Seier Christensen is a Danish businessman and investor who has cultivated a passion for art alongside his financial career. He is the main investor in Enter Art Fair and has shown great interest in supporting artistic innovation. He has also appeared on Kunstsamlerne, where he shares anecdotes and insights from his private art collection, which reflects his interest in both aesthetics and concept-driven works. His cultural interests extend to restaurants such as Geranium and Alchemist, where gastronomy is integrated with artistic experiences – all with the aim of highlighting aesthetics and form in all sensory experiences.

In this talk, Jens-Peter Brask will share his own experiences as an art collector – including his thoughts on how to build a collection, how to spot great art, and how to develop as a collector over time. In conversation with Lars Seier Christensen, they will discuss their encounters with art, how they select works, how to build a collection, and how one evolves as a collector.

Collecting and surrounding oneself with art in daily life is both fascinating and enriching – a lifelong journey that never truly ends.

The panel consists of individuals representing different parts of the art world’s ecosystem – a museum, a gallerist, an auction house, an art dealer, a fair organizer, and a collector.

The aim of the conversation is to give the audience a broader understanding of how the art world is connected – from creation to mediation, sale, and collecting. Through dialogue, we shed light on how the various actors work both independently and together, the challenges and opportunities they face, and how their roles influence the value, visibility, and circulation of art.

The panel seeks to provide insight into how the complex interplay between the many stakeholders in art shapes both the market and meaning – and what this means for art as culture and as commodity.

Kasper Nielsen is an experienced Danish art expert and advisor with over 30 years in the trade of art and collectibles – from classical to modern. For 15 years, he served as director and auctioneer at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, where he handled thousands of works. In 2024, he founded ArtSolo, which offers art dealing, valuations, consultancy, and lectures based on competence, integrity, and passion.

Kirsten MacDonald is Regional Director for Phillips in Scandinavia, based in Copenhagen. She is responsible for auctions and advisory services within modern and contemporary art as well as design. Under her leadership, Phillips has established a dedicated office and exhibition space in Copenhagen, focusing on connecting Nordic collectors with international art markets. Representing Phillips, she works with both private and institutional collectors in Scandinavia and is dedicated to promoting modern and post-war art as part of the global market. She focuses in particular on bringing together new artists and established works with collectors and audiences.

Julie Leopold is the founder and director of Enter Art Fair, Scandinavia’s largest international art fair. She has built the fair into a platform that connects galleries, artists, collectors, and audiences across borders. As a private collector, she is passionate about contemporary art that tells stories and sparks curiosity – from established names to new talents.

Caroline Bøge is the owner of 2112, a gallery located both in central Copenhagen and Charlottenlund. She has a strong art-world background, growing up with parents who ran a gallery in the 1980s and 90s. Educated at both the University of Copenhagen and Harvard, she held the position of Gallery Director at Nils Stærk before establishing her own gallery. Caroline’s gallery has a special focus on female artists, holistic art advisory services, and fostering collaboration opportunities between different stakeholders, both inside and outside the art world. She has also danced for the Royal Danish Ballet, making her an artist in her own right.

Martin Nielsen is a Danish entrepreneur and art enthusiast based in Aalborg, who, through Martin Nielsen Holding, has worked to realize his ambitious visions for the local area, where art, culture, and urban life merge. Alongside his professional endeavors, Martin Nielsen has built a significant personal art collection over many years. His collecting interests have developed over time, both in financial scale and artistic boldness. He seeks works that move him deeply, without necessarily focusing on investment potential. Instead, he prioritizes supporting local Danish artists, frequently attends the Royal Danish Academy’s exhibitions and art fairs, and finds inspiration in international formats. Martin also serves on Enter Art Fair’s advisory board.

Nanna Hjortenberg is the director of Kunstforeningen Gl. Strand, with the stated mission of ensuring the continuous development of the art centre’s modern and contemporary Nordic and international profile. She holds a degree in art history from Goldsmiths College, London, and has held key leadership roles in the Danish art and cultural sector, including Head of Business Development at the Golden Days Secretariat, Program Director at the Danish Architecture Center, and Director of the Nordic art fair CHART. She is also a board member of the Danish Institute for Cultural Analysis. Nanna Hjortenberg has made her mark as an advocate for diversity, equality, and renewal in the art world. She combines extensive experience in art history, cultural leadership, and exhibition development with a sustained passion for creating space for new voices, formats, and representations in art, and has a strong belief in action and innovation as the way forward towards a more inclusive and inspiring art scene.