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Danish Originals S4 E7: Jens Faurschou

In this episode of the art and business podcast Danish Originals, art collector and advisor Jens Faurschou recalls opening his namesake gallery in 1986, which was followed by galleries in Beijing and in New York. He shares insights on the art world landscapes of Copenhagen, Beijing, and New York, reminisces about artists and art world figures with whom he’s collaborated, and a missed opportunity to meet Andy Warhol.

In his home in Humlebaek in northern Copenhagen, art collector and advisor Jens Faurschou recalls opening his namesake gallery in 1986, which was followed by galleries in Beijing and in New York.

He shares insights on the art world landscapes of Copenhagen, Beijing, and New York, reminisces about artists and art world figures with whom he’s collaborated, and a missed opportunity to meet Andy Warhol.

Most importantly, Jens defines good art as art that challenges.

Jens selects a work by Henri Matisse from the SMK collection.

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