Nordic Portraits

Emily Gernild is a visual artist, best known for her paintings that combine abstract dreamlike elements with classical still life subjects and composition. Noted for her bold colour palette and autobiographical subject matter, Emily’s work has been exhibited in widely in Europe and acquired by several prestigious institutions in Scandinavia, including Trapholt Museum of Modern Art and Canica Art Collection, Norway. Explore more of Emily's work here

Mikkel Bjergsø is the founder of world-renowned craft brewery Mikkeller. Since its inception in 2006, Mikkeller has experienced a rapid growth both in terms of scale and reputation, where today its products are available in over 50 countries and boasts 40 bars and restaurants globally - spanning from Tokyo to Torshavn. Beyond masterminding new recipes, Mikkel continues to launch new initiatives under the Mikkeller brand including running and cycling clubs, as well as music and beer festivals - not to mention his countless collaborations with artists. Explore more of Mikkel's work here

Charlotte Bruus Christensen is an award-winning cinematographer and director who made a name for herself internationally for her work on Thomas Vinterberg’s 2012 film Jagten (The Hunt) for which she received the coveted Vulcan Award at the Cannes Film Festival. In recent years, Charlotte has turned her attention to Hollywood, having helmed such high profile features as A Quiet Place (2018), Molly’s Game (2017), The Girl on the Train (2016), The Banker (2020) as well as Denzel Washington’s critically acclaimed directorial debut, Fences (2016).

Anders Morgenthaler is a film director, author, illustrator and climate activist. Perhaps best known to many for his long-term collaboration with Mikael Wulff, Wulffmorgenthaler (WuMo) has yielded a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful tv series, feature films as well as a comic strip that has featured daily in over 150 newspapers in the United States alone. More recently, Anders has turned his attention to addressing the climate crisis through the creation of a number of sustainability projects. Explore more of Anders' work at: www.morgenthaler.dk

Anna Bjerger is a Swedish visual artist working primarily with figurative painting. Her work draws its inspiration largely from found images, namely photographs featured in out-of-print books, vintage magazines and travel brochures. Since training at the Royal College of Art London, Anna spent the last two decades building a strong international profile and her work has been subsequently acquired by the permanent collections of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Moderna Museet Stockholm and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, amongst many others. Explore more of Anna's work here

Adam Jeppesen is an art photographer and visual artist who first rose to international prominence with his groundbreaking 2008 series Wake, which resulted in a book of the same title being published by Steidl and subsequently nominated for a string of prestigious awards. Noted for his bold experimentation with form and materiality and exploring universal themes relating to the scientific, religious and philosophical, Adam’s work has been exhibited worldwide and is present in the permanent collections of the Denver Art Museum (USA), the Danish Arts Foundation and the National Public Art Council of Sweden. Explore more of Adam's work at: www.adamjeppesen.com

Lærke Bagger is an internationally renowned knitwear designer and best-selling author. Known for challenging the traditional approach with her bold use of yarn offcuts, beads and array of colours, Lærke’s pieces are some of the most sought after within the world of women’s fashion. At the same time, she continues to introduce new patterns to her rapidly growing army of followers as a way of encouraging individuals of all levels of experience and proficiency to pursue knitting. Explore more of Lærke's work at: www.laerkebagger.com

Mikael Bertelsen is a TV and Radio personality, former commissioning editor and media entrepreneur who has played a significant role in shaping the Danish media and entertainment landscape over the past two decades. As the man behind a string of successful DR comedy series such as Drengene Fra Angora, Dolph and Wulff and Jul på Vesterbro, Mikael was also host of the iconic Den 11. Time (The 11th Hour) late night program and more recently the in depth interview series Det Sidste Ord (The Last Word).

Mikael Bertelsen is a TV and Radio personality, former commissioning editor and media entrepreneur who has played a significant role in shaping the Danish media and entertainment landscape over the past two decades. As the man behind a string of successful DR comedy series such as Drengene Fra Angora, Dolph and Wulff and Jul på Vesterbro, Mikael was also host of the iconic Den 11. Time (The 11th Hour) late night program and more recently the in depth interview series Det Sidste Ord (The Last Word).

SØS Gunver Ryberg is a multi award-winning composer, producer, sound artist and live performer. Known for her intense and genre-defying electronic recorded works and concerts SØS is involved in compositional and soundtrack work for video games, films and international theatre & philharmonics as well as dance productions and installations. She is the recipient of the prestigious Carl Nielsen Honorary Award and a BAFTA nominee. Explore more of SØS' work at: www.sosgunverryberg.com

Lone Frank is an award-winning author, scientist and journalist, who has over the past 30 years, established herself as a leading voice within the field of neurobiology, scientific technology and ethics. Her very personal relationship to scientific research was laid bare in Pernille Rose Grønkjær’s 2014 documentary ‘Genetic Me’ and Lone continues to explore this rich subject matter through her regular appearances on television and radio programs as well her feature articles in Weekendavisen. Explore more of Lone's work at: www.lonefrank.dk

José González is a Swedish singer-songwriter who rose to international prominence in 2003 with his debut album Veneer. Known traditionally for his stripped down blend of classical and folk guitar with poetic lyrics and distinctive melodies - he’s also no stranger to collaboration, be it with his band Junip, orchestral arrangements or soundtrack collaborations such as Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. José is also currently gracing the screens of cinemas worldwide as the subject of Mikel Cee Karlsson’s latest documentary ‘A Tiger In Paradise’. Explore more of José's work at: www.jose-gonzalez.com

John Kørner is an internationally renowned visual artist, primarily working with painting, installation, ceramics and glass. Noted for his distinct use of colour and unique depiction of characters, his work often deals with contemporary issues that invite the viewer to reflect on political, social and existential questions. In 2000, just two years after graduating from the Royal Danish Art academy, John received the prestigious Carnegie Art Award and his work has subsequently been acquired by ARoS Museum of Modern Art, Moderna Museet, Stockholm and the Tate, London; among others. Explore more of John's work at: www.johnkorner.com

Jeannette Ehlers is a Copenhagen-based artist of Danish and Trinidadian descent who works primarily with photography, video, installation, sculpture, and performance. Her practice often makes use of self-representation and image manipulation to explore themes relating to identity, ethnicity and history - namely Denmark’s colonial impact in the Caribbean and participation in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Her work has been exhibited extensively both in Denmark and abroad, including most recently, shows at MCA in Chicago and Le Centre Pompidou in Paris. Explore more of Jeannette's work at: www.jeannetteehlers.com

Christian Lemmerz is a sculptor, visual and performance artist who rose to prominence in the mid 1980s as a pivotal member of the Danish artist collective, Værst. He has since garnered widespread recognition internationally for his large-scale marble sculptures and installation work - often depicting religious iconography and exploring themes of death, existence and identity. He is the recipient of the coveted Thorvaldsen Medallion and a lifetime honorarium from the Danish National Art Council. Explore more of Christian's work at: www.christianlemmerz.com

Teitur is a musician and songwriter hailing from the Farøe Islands, whose 2003 debut album 'Poetry and Airplanes' paved the way for international success and a host of new fans including the likes of John Mayer, Aimee Mann and Rufus Wainwright. Since then, he has continued to build a strong reputation for his innovative musicianship as well his bold collaborations with fellow musicians, designers and artists. Last year he was knighted by the Queen of Denmark for his outstanding contribution to the performing arts. Explore more of Teitur's work at: www.teitur.com

Fryd Frydendahl is an art photographer, who over the past two decades has built an impressive body of work, including a series of deeply personal projects that have resulted in the publishing of critically acclaimed books and exhibitions within Denmark and abroad. Fryd has also made a global name for herself as the creative force behind the visual image of Danish musician Mø and her artwork is included in the collection of the National Museum of Photography. Explore more of Fryd's work at: www.frydfydendahl.com

Adam Price is a screenplay writer, playwright, restaurateur and television chef who burst onto the international scene in 2010 with the Danish political drama Borgen - a DR series that won him a BAFTA award and was subsequently sold to over 90 countries. Adam is also a major figure in the Scandinavian culinary world - having together with older brother James, helmed 14 successful seasons of the television program Spise med Price.

Cathrine Raben Davidsen is a visual artist who has, over the past 30 years made a name for herself in Denmark and abroad with her paintings, drawings and ceramic works that explore ancient history as well as modern cultural and philosophical thinking. Cathrine’s work is represented in numerous prominent museum collections and institutions and amongst the many awards she has received, she was in 2015 appointed Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog by Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark. Explore more of Cathrine's work at: www.cathrinerabendavidsen.com

Le Gammeltoft is a DJ, radio host and entrepreneur who has spent the past two decades exposing Danish audiences to bold new sounds through her dynamic live sets and high-profile radio programs. In recent years, Le has emerged as one of the leading figures in the national media landscape, having established the digital media company Heartbeats.