The Louisiana Museum is Denmark’s foremost modern
art museum. It gets its name, not from the bayou country, but from the benefactor's wives, all three who were named Louise! The museum brings together art, nature, and architecture in perfect
harmony on the shores of the Oresund Sea and is a terrific spot even
if you're not a big fan of modern art – which we are not. Walking
around the beautiful grounds full of sun worshippers and sculptures including
works by Alexander Calder and Henry Moore was the perfect way to spend a Sunday
afternoon.
Living art
Inside the art is displayed in spacious, natural
light-flooded halls and embody the very essence of Danish modernism. I
bounced back and forth between feeling annoyed, surprised and inspired, but
never was I awed as I am with Impressionist works. Of course there were the requisite Picassos and Pollocks, but not their best efforts. The galleries we visited last were my
favorite because they featured “New Nordic” architecture. The Danish and
maybe all the Nordic countries seem to thrive with sleek, modern designs that
work in conjunction with nature and people, just the way it should be.
Future artist
