Nordic Portraits

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

Nikolaj Lies Kaas is an actor, writer and director who rose to prominence as a fresh-faced 17-year old with his award-winning performance in the 1991 Danish classic Drengene fra Sankt Petri. Since then, Nikolaj has become a household name by virtue of starring in such seminal films as Blinkende Lygter, Dirch and the Department Q film series as well as most recently in Charlotte Sieling’s drama/thriller, Vejen Hjem.

Karin ‘Mamma’ Andersson or simply Mamma Andersson as she’s more commonly known, is one of Sweden's most internationally-recognised visual artists. With a career spanning over thirty years, Mamma is renowned for her technical prowess and nuanced exploration of such themes as memory, femininity and folklore - often depicted in melancholic landscapes and domestic interiors. She represented the Nordic Pavilion for the 50th Venice Biennale and her paintings are included in the permanent coll...

Jesper Reginal Petersen or Yebo as he’s most commonly known, is a musician, entrepreneur and co-founder of Crunchy Frog Records. Having been at the forefront of the Danish indie music scene for more than three decades, Yebo has played a pivotal role in the career of many of the country’s most successful exports, including the likes of The Raveonettes and Junior Senior as well as cult rockers Powersolo, Snake and Jet’s Amazing Bullit Band and The Tremolo Beer Gut - of which he is a found...

Casper Christensen is an actor, comedian, filmmaker and writer as well as the creative mind behind such Danish comedy mega hits as Tæskeholdet, Langt Fra Las Vegas, Mandrillen and Klovn. The latter of which ran for 9 seasons and spawned three box-office topping feature films. Casper has also found success in Hollywood, writing a number of screenplays with fellow comedian, Sacha Baron Cohen as well as recently making his US feature film directorial debut. Explore more of Ca...

Anders Trentemøller is a composer, producer and musician who rose to international fame with his 2006 debut album ‘The Last Resort’. Since then, Anders has continued to push sonic boundaries with his genre-defying blend of indie, synthwave, shoegaze, electronica that has resulted in a string of successful records and notable collaborations with the likes of Depeche Mode, The Knife, Franz Ferdinand and Pet Shop Boys. Known for his full band live performances, Trentemøller has toure...

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 bee...