Hommage à Per Kirkeby

Per Kirkeby, the Danish artist, was one of the great experimenters of the so-called neo-expressionist style of painting. He rejected conceptualism, reviving a more emotional, instinctive approach to the canvas. The celebrated Danish artist had a career that spanned five decades, producing sculpture, architecture, films, poetry, art criticism, travel writing, ballet sets and theatrical costumes. Kirkeby’s first love was geology. His interest in geology and natural environments had great influence over his art. Per Kirkeby passed away in may 2018. Let´s meet gallerist Bo Bjerggaard and artist Erik Steffensen and hear about the art and life of Per Kirkeby.