Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is considered a major work of Danish modernist architecture. In the well-balanced style of the late 1950’s discreet modernism, the museum presents itself as a horizontal and understated building complex that fits gracefully and intimately into the landscape.
It is precisely the unpretentious aspect of Louisiana’s architecture that strikes the eye on the first visit. In the mid-50s, when the museum’s founder, Knud W. Jensen, asked the architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhelm Wohlert to build a museum based on the old villa, their basic conception was to link the architecture with the natural surroundings.Louisiana has expanded considerably since opening in 1958. All seven extensions and alterations have been carried out by the architects Bo and Wohlert – supplemented by architect Claus Wohlert on the projects from the East Wing onwards.
It has been possible to maintain the original plan and fit the gradually larger Louisiana perfectly into the terrain, the trees, the lawns, and the rest. The museum thus still appears an integrated whole in which the interplay among architecture, the Park, and nature create a special resonance for Louisiana visitors.
A walk in the Sculpture Park is an essential part of the Louisiana experience year-round. This is where you meet panoramic views of the Sound and can really see how the buildings blend into the landscape. You can also explore, get lost, and find calm.
Please note, the Sculpture Park is part of the museum.
Listen to the stories behind several of the Park’s striking sculptures – including works by Moore, Calder, Heerup, and others.
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The 45 sculptures in the park are an important part of the museum’s collection.
The Louisiana Collection comprises a good 4,000 works. It covers the period from 1945 to the present and includes almost every genre – with an emphasis on painting and sculpture.
