The historic exhibition lays bare the artisanal process of the Danish artist Arje Griegst (1938-2016), focusing on monumental pieces from the late artist’s catalogue of homeware and artworks in a conversation between the rough and the precious.

Bringing MATTER and SHAPE’s contemporary perspective to GRIEGST’s Nordic-Romantic imagination, the retrospective installation showcases both emblematic and previously unseen objects. Signature designs such as wrought bronze candlesticks and large patinated bronze fountain sculptures sit alongside silver tableware and Murano glass vessels, underscoring Griegst’s experimental and unconventional work with historical and mythical references during the second half of the 20th century.

GRIEGST
Holbergsgade 10
1057 Copenhagen

Editor’s Notes: Arje’s World is a MATTER and SHAPE [hors les murs] exhibition following Griegst’s participation at MATTER and SHAPE (2024) in the Jardin des Tuileries during Paris Fashion Week
from 1—4 March, 2024.

Arje’s World is on display at Griegst, Holbergsgade 10, Copenhagen until September 1st, 2024.

Exhibition curated by Dan Thawley
Graphic identity by Simon B. Mørch