A K Dolven

Kim Munk is a songwriter and musician best known as the frontman for Danish power pop band The Broken Beats.  As the creative force behind such hit songs such as ‘Essentials’ and ‘The Rules’, Kim has garnered critical praise for his sophisticated arrangements and charismatic live performances, the result of almost two decades of endless touring - seeing the band build a loyal cult following throughout Europe.  Explore more of Kim's work here

A K Dolven is a multi-disciplinary artist working with painting, film, sculpture, sound and performance.  Primarily operating out of her atelier in Kvalnes, located above the Arctic Circle, her work often deals with the representation of natural forces and their resonance with human sensibilities.  A K has exhibited extensively internationally over the past four decades and she is the recipient of the prestigious Prince Eugen Medal and Fred Thieler Prize.  Explore more of A K's work here 

Kaspar Bonnén is a multi-disciplinary artist working with painting, ceramics, installation and poetry.  His work often explores themes of memory, identity and sense of place - with depictions of his childhood environment acting as a recurring motif.  Kaspar is also a critically-acclaimed author of such novels as ‘Ind Til Min Mor’ and ‘Bag Om Min Far’.  He is a recipient of the prestigious Eckersberg Medal and his work is part of the permanent collections of Statens Museum of Kunst and ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum.  Explore more of Kaspar's work here

Ida Ekblad is an artist whose practice incorporates painting, sculpture, performance filmmaking as well as poetry.  Her expressive paintings are noted for their bold application of colour and unique compositions, nodding to historical movements such as CoBrA and Abstract Expressionism whilst teetering on the edge of what one might define as ‘good taste’.  Heralded by many as the preeminent voice of the Norwegian contemporary art scene, Ida’s work has been acquired by a number of world’s most prestigious institutions and she has twice participated in the Venice Biennale. Explore Ida's work here

Jussi Adler-Olsen is a Danish author who rose to international prominence in 2007 with his thriller ‘Kvinden i buret’ or The Keeper of Lost Causes’ - the first instalment in the successful Department Q series, which has sold more than 30 million copies and been translated into over 40 languages.  As a New York Times bestselling author, Jussi has amassed a number of major literary awards and established himself as the pre-eminent voice in the world of Nordic thriller fiction.Explore more of Jussi's work here

Jussi Adler-Olsen is a Danish author who rose to international prominence in 2007 with his thriller ‘Kvinden i buret’ or The Keeper of Lost Causes’ - the first instalment in the successful Department Q series, which has sold more than 30 million copies and been translated into over 40 languages.  As a New York Times bestselling author, Jussi has amassed a number of major literary awards and established himself as the pre-eminent voice in the world of Nordic thriller fiction.Explore more of Jussi's work here

Apolonia Sokol is a French-Polish visual artist who grew up in Denmark before returning to Paris to establish herself as one of the leading voices of her generation in art today.  As the subject of Lea Glob’s 2022 Academy Award shortlisted documentary ‘Apolonia, Apolonia’ she has since become globally recognised - both for her compelling personal story, as well as the way in which her art boldly explores themes of gender identity, activism and social power dynamics. Explore more of Apolonia's work here

Iben Hjejle is an actor of both screen and stage, who burst onto the international scene with her critically-acclaimed performance in Søren Kragh Jacobsen’s Dogme 95 classic Mifunes Sidste Sang as well as starring in Stephen Frear’s romantic comedy hit, High Fidelity.  In addition, Iben has become a household name in her native Denmark by virtue of her memorable roles in Langt Fra Las Vegas, Klovn, Dicte as well as stage productions of Faust, Hamlet and Jordens Indre.  

Petra Kleis is a photographer, best known for her striking portraits of Denmark’s biggest names from the world of art, music, film and politics.  Having ascended to the country’s most sought-after fashion and portrait photographer, Petra also continues to develop long term art projects including 2019’s critically acclaimed monograph ‘Girlification’ - lauded by many for its bold exploration of female sexuality and positive body image.  Explore more of Petra's work here

Nina Persson is a musician and songwriter best known as the frontwoman for Swedish rock band The Cardigans. Following their breakthrough global megahit ‘Lovefool’ the band released a string of commercial and critically successful albums, having sold over 15 million records to date.  In addition, Nina has lent her songwriting and vocal prowess to a range of solo and collaborative projects, most recently with Scottish folk musician James Yorkston and the Secondhand Orchestra.