Experts' Choice Award Arken Museum Of Modern Art
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Arken's ship-shaped architecture by Søren Robert Lund is as much the draw as its art—a striking maritime design that frames contemporary works, temporary installations, and the surrounding landscape in ways that make the building itself
“This modern art museum is housed in a building with resolutely nautical architecture, designed by Søren Robert Lund, which plays an important role in the visitor experience.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's "The museum owns some 300 works of art (not all on exhibit at once), but it supplements this trove with temporary exhibitions. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Soren Robert Lund's design for the Arken Museum of Modern Art places great emphasis on the contours of the surrounding landscape and the area's maritime heritage." Full review
Lonely Planet "It's best known for its temporary exhibitions, spanning the usual mod-art spectrum of site-specific installations, sculpture, painting and mixed-media works." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This shrine to modern and contemporary art has a maritime backdrop—and ship-like architecture that's just as captivating." Full review
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Be sure to take a gander at Elmgreen & Dragset’s playful rocking-horse statue and Peter Bonnén’s enigmatic, coffin-like sculptures.
Time Out "Denmark’s best modern art gallery is the absolute must-see of the city, says Laura Hall" Full review
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New York Times ""The museum is about 40 minutes south of Copenhagen in Humlebaek, but definitely worth the trip, as you can easily spend a whole day here," Hay says. The collection includes work from..."
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