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Nordic Portraits

Various
Visual Arts
Sustainability
Karin Mamma Andersson
Figurative Painting
Danish Culture
Found Imagery
Mads Nørgaard
Scandinavian Artists
Female Representation In Art History
Louisiana Museum Of Modern Art
Moderna Museet
Climate Crisis
Collaboration
Menswear Fashion
Fashion Industry
Crunchy Frog Records
Indie Music
Snøhetta
Luleå
Photography

Nordic Portraits is a series of one-on-one conversations with Scandinavian artists, exploring topics ranging from how they approach their craft through to their personal experiences with success, failure, collaborations, triumphs, setbacks and everything in between. Discover nordic culture through the eyes of its leading artists. Music by Nina Liv. Visuals by Frame CPH.

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Alexander Tovborg is an internationally-acclaimed visual artist whose work largely deals with themes of faith, doubt, organised religion and personal ideology.  His expansive world-building includes large-scale paintings, sculptural works, installati... more

Bjarke Ingels is a world-renowned architect who has spent the past two decades building a reputation as one of the leading forces in the design and construction of buildings globally.  In 2005, he founded BIG: Bjarke Ingels Group, which today compris... more

Kim Munk is a songwriter and musician best known as the frontman for Danish power pop band The Broken Beats.  As the creative force behind such hit songs such as ‘Essentials’ and ‘The Rules’, Kim has garnered critical praise for his sophisticated arr... more

A K Dolven is a multi-disciplinary artist working with painting, film, sculpture, sound and performance.  Primarily operating out of her atelier in Kvalnes, located above the Arctic Circle, her work often deals with the representation of natural forc... more

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Alexander Tovborg
Visual artist focusing on faith, doubt, and personal ideology
Independent artist
Episode: Alexander Tovborg
Kim Munk
Songwriter and musician, frontman of The Broken Beats.
The Broken Beats
Episode: Kim Munk
A K Dolven
A multidisciplinary artist working with painting, film, sculpture, sound, and performance
Episode: A K Dolven
Ida Ekblad
Artist whose practice incorporates painting, sculpture, performance, filmmaking, and poetry.
Prominent voice in Norwegian contemporary art
Episode: Ida Ekblad
Maya Malou Lusa
Collaborator on the project 'Girlification', known for her explorations of body positivity and sexuality
Episode: Petra Kleis
Nina Persson
A musician and songwriter best known as the front woman for Swedish rock band The Cardigans, Nina has also collaborated with various artists and has a deep interest in creative expression.
The Cardigans
Episode: Nina Persson
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Actor, writer, and director known for his performances in Danish cinema
Danish Film Industry
Episode: Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Jesper Reginal Petersen
Musician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Crunchy Frog Records.
Crunchy Frog Records
Episode: Jesper "Yebo" Reginal
Sara-Vide Ericson
Visual artist known for large figurative oil paintings inspired by her northern Swedish environment.
Episode: Sara-Vide Ericson

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Ben Catford
Host of Nordic Portraits

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Terrific interview

    I stumbled across Kira Skov thanks to a music review in Politiken. That led me to her iTunes portfolio which is both unique and haunting, and by the way expansive in many senses. From there I wandered into the November 2020 Nordic Portraits podcast interview with her. It is a brilliant interview from perspectives of both the interviewed and the interviewer. An incredible artist’s life story is drawn out with disarmingly casual ease by an equally talented interviewer. It was my lucky night: ... more

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Interviews tend to be deeply reflective with strong emphasis on craft and context.
Guests feel comfortable sharing personal stories and struggles, enriching the listener experience.
The production quality and guest choices consistently feel high-end and thoughtful.
The host fosters a calm, conversational vibe that makes complex ideas accessible.

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#123
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#71
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Denmark/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#45
Sweden/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#53
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#70
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Bjarke Ingels
Q: Has your motivation or purpose changed over the years?
Ingels states that while the core challenges remain, new questions and conflicts arise, necessitating evolved solutions as he grows in his architectural journey.
Bjarke Ingels
Q: How have you been able to keep your focus on your heart's intentions?
Ingels explains the balance between structure and creativity while emphasizing the need to trust one's instincts and not limit future possibilities.
Bjarke Ingels
Q: How do you deal with criticism?
Ingels emphasizes the importance of structured critique within his design team, where criticism is seen as essential for design improvement.
Kim Munk
Q: How important is it then for you to record it and perform it to an audience?
Writing is more or less enough because I found out the moment I go into the studio, I'm not interested anymore.
Kaspar Bonnén
Q: What do you think is the role of an artist in society today?
Art should explore the inner self and help understand life deeply while also reflecting on intuitive thinking and emotions.

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A series of intimate, long-form conversations with Scandinavian artists, focusing on how they approach their craft, navigate success and setbacks, and shape culture through collaboration and experimentation. Episodes spotlight painters, designers, musicians, photographers, and multidisciplinary artists, often touching on personal history, politics, and the role of art in society. The format tends to bring out candid reflections on process, identity, and resilience, making it valuable for listeners who want deep, human stories behind creative work and Nordic culture.

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Nordic Portraits launched 6 years ago and published 74 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Nordic Portraits include:

1. Alexander Tovborg
2. Kim Munk
3. A K Dolven
4. Ida Ekblad
5. Maya Malou Lusa
6. Nina Persson
7. Nikolaj Lie Kaas
8. Jesper Reginal Petersen

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