New Acquisitions 2007-2008

The museum has acquired more than 100 works by more than 40 artists – 20 of whom are new to the collection – from about 15 different countries. Sculptures, paintings, videos, installations, photographs, drawings and prints have been donated by private individuals, artists, estates and funds.

Stating the importance of this exhibition and of the collection as such, the director of Louisiana, Poul Erik Tøjner, writes:

"The collection is important, for without it Louisiana would be just an art hall showing changing exhibitions in a constant turnover. We do not suffer from collection mania, however. We collect works in order to exhibit them. And the collection belongs to the public, to the family of Denmark, for the works become part of the collective possession manifested by the museums.

When we purchase art for Louisiana, ultimately the receiver is society – you and me, and the people next door. Without the museum in Humlebæk, Andy Warhol and Giacometti would not be an essential part of our Danish heritage.  

At Louisiana we would like to thank the museum’s donators, each of whom has supported the acquisition of art for the museum in 2007 and 2008 in an outstanding way.

The museum receives no public funds for the purchase of art – so it is quite simply left up to private agents to step in. And this they have done – once again – with great generosity."

Poul Erik Tøjner,
Director
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art