Collection

ARKEN'S COLLECTION

ARKEN's collection comprises more than 300 works of art. The main part of them can be seen in ARKEN's permanent exhibition ARKEN's COLLECTION.

ARKEN collects Danish, Nordic and international art with special emphasis on contemporary art, i.e. works from 1990 onwards.

There are two unifying principles in the collection: one is art concerned with the existence of modern man, the other focuses on art that via new forms, materials and media explores the very definition of art.

A visit at ARKEN should be an aesthetic, emotional and intellectual challenge. With the collection we wish to show Danish art in a broader context, presenting our guests with an insight into the international art scene. ARKEN wishes the encounter with the museum's collection to provide something to reflect upon, making us understand ourselves and our times better.