Bjørn Nørgaard

Sculptor, Film director

1947 –

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Who is Bjørn Nørgaard?

Bjørn Nørgaard is a Danish artist who has been active in a variety of fields. He has significantly influenced the art scene in Denmark both through his "happenings" and his sculptures in Danish cities. Although he has specialized in sculpture since 1970, his greatest achievement is perhaps his work in designing Queen Margrethe II's tapestries. Nørgaard was a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1985 to 1994. His main workshop is in the village of Bissinge on the island of Møn.

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May 21, 1947
Copenhagen
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  • Denmark
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on July 23, 2013

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