Sinebrychoff’s Post

Thanks to a significant donation from the Danish Ny Carlsbergfondet, EMMA is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a monumental series of paintings by the artist Poul Gernes! ”It is an honour to enrich EMMA’s collection with an artist of Gernes’ calibre, whose work is a brilliant example of innovation and renewal within abstract art,” says EMMA’s Executive Director, Pilvi Kalhama.   Poul Gernes (1925–1996) is known for his bold use of colours and geometric forms in large-scale abstract works. The acquired Untitled (Stripe series with red and blue as recurring colours) (1966) consists of 15 paintings featuring combinations of three differently coloured stripes. His art aligns seamlessly with EMMA’s collection profile, which explores the boundary-pushing interplay between art and design, as well as phenomena of modernism and contemporary art.   ✨ The work will be showcased at EMMA in 2025, marking the artist’s centenary. ✨ #emmamuseum #poulgernes #nycarlsbergfondet #newcarlsbergfoundation #artcollection #donation