In this episode, Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar speaks with Galerie Nordenhake about the role of the gallery today, the importance of sustained artist relationships, and how a gallery with Nordic roots continues to operate within an increasingly global contemporary art world.Founded by Claes Nordenhake in Malmö in 1976 (meaning celebrating 50 yr in 2026), Galerie Nordenhake is one of Scandinavia’s most internationally respected contemporary art galleries. Today, the gallery operates across Stockholm, Berlin and Mexico City, connecting a Nordic point of origin with a broader European and Latin American presence.Over nearly five decades, Nordenhake has built a reputation for a rigorous and intellectually grounded programme, representing both established and emerging artists across painting, sculpture, photography, installation, conceptual practice and performance. The gallery is particularly known for its long-term commitment to artists, its close dialogue with institutions, and its ability to support practices that often unfold slowly, critically and with lasting cultural depth.Historically, the gallery has played an important role in introducing and supporting artists such as Anthony Gormley, Hreinn Friðfinnsson, John Coplans, Esko Männikkö and Mirosław Bałka, while continuing to work with a diverse international roster. Its programme reflects a clear belief in art as a space for visual precision, material intelligence and conceptual seriousness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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