Lars Christian Kraemmer
Born in Vancouver, B.V., Canada, 1966. Raised in Denmark
Graduated from Emily Carr University of Art & Design, 1994 (www.ecuad.ca)
Member of the Danish Artist Union: BKF (www.bkf.dk)
Member of The Adventures Club of Denmark ( www.adventurersclub.dk)
Member of Kunstforeningen af 18. november (www.18nov.dk)
Jury member of Hvidovre Censurerede Udstilling
Jury member of the Russian Art Week International art competition
Jury medlem for Tegnemaraton, 2019
Contact:
Open Monday to Friday 12-16 by appointment
Limfjordsvej 41, Vanløse, Copenhagen
Phone: +45 24251777
E-mail: artmoney@mail.dk
Represented through:
– ARTMONEY GALLERY, Frederiksberg/Copenhagen: www.artmoney.org
– Artboost.com – online purchase of original art
– Artmoney.org – online purchase of original artmoney
Education:
Copenhagen University, Japanese, 2002
Copenhagen University, Theology, Philosophy + Swahili, 1997-98
Vancouver, Emily Carr University of Art & Design, 1991-94
Aarhus/Denmark, Technical School, Building Technician, 1988-91
Aarhus/Denmark, Open University, History of Architecture, 1987-88
Aarhus/Denmark, Reklameskolen (school of advertisement drawing), 1986-87
Hjørring/Denmark, High School, 1983-85
Performances:
– “Talking Painting”, IRCT, General Assembly & Scientific Symposium, Mexico City, 2016
– “Readings”, LiteraturHaus, Copenhagen, 2012
– “Metropol”, dance & impro painting performance with Kendra Lou, Copenhagen, 2011
– “Luna Lab”, dance & impro drawing performance with Isabell Ullmann, Copenhagen, 2011
– “Church of Art – two”, blind preach, Posthusteatret, Copenhagen, 2011
– “Church of Art – one”, in memory of the poet Asger Stig Mølle, Gallery Kraemmer, Frederiksberg, 2010
– “Path of Events”, a 7-year journey, documented by Jesper Jargil Film, 2001-08
– “City of Words”, 12 writers and poets exchanging expressions, The BOSH house, Copenhagen, 2003
– “Love in Question”, 21 interviews, written-painted-filmed-taped, Gallery Mellemvaerk, Copenhagen, 2000
– “Redirecting World Economy”, a Wall Street Performance – 7 seconds naked in rush hour, NYC, 2000
– “Free Style Action Painting”, Gallery Gunst, Copenhagen, 1999
– “Paint the Music”, With Soren Raagaard (painter partner) & Stewardes Airlines (live band – music composed the occasion), Copenhagen Art Club, Copenhagen, 1999
– “Food Fair”, Group performance over one the course of a week, The Culture Fabric, Copenhagen, 1997
– “Silent Song”, 7 days of silence with wordless poems, The boat house, Peblinge lake, Copenhagen, 1997
– “Dance Paintings”, action painting with African drums, Bujora, Tanzania, 1996
– “Paint the Essence”, On tour in Denmark, action painting to lectures by philosopher Carsten Graff, 1996
– “Luxus Fluxus”, Silent music in company with poets Lennox Raphael and Janus Kodal, part of the exhibition: “Gyrr” at “Den Frie”, Copenhagen, 1995
– “Retreat”, 7 weeks in total darkness (in a 5×6 ft. box), Vancouver, B.C., 1993-94
– “Art Munks”, 7 month in black robe with visual artist, Wiktor Sandowicz, Vancouver, B.C., 1994
Juried exhibitions:
– “Frederiksbergs censurerede efterårsudstilling”, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2016
– “Dokumenta 13”, Kassel, Germany, 2012
– “KE” (artists fall exhibition), Den Frie, Copenhagen, 1995
– “Young Canadian Contemporary Art”, Common Wealth Games, Victoria, B.C., 1994
– “B.C. Festival of the Arts”, Cambel River, B.C., 1994
– “12th Annual Juried Exhibition”, CA Counsil Gallery, Vancouver, B.C., 1994
– “B.C. Festival of the Arts”, Vernon, B.C., 1992
– “10th Annual Juried Exhibition”, CA Counsil Gallery, Vancouver, B.C., 1992
Exhibitions
– Gallerie MR137, group show, Paris/France, 2021
– The artist league “18. November”, solo show, Copenhagen, 2020
– The Bank- and Savings Museum, group show, Copenhagen, 2020
– Randers Kunsthus, group show, Denmark, 2020
– Artpusher Gallery, group show, Copenhagen, 2020
– Galleri LK-Kunst, group show, Copenhagen, 2020
– Artmoney Gallery, group show, Copehagen, 2019
– Finansforbundet solo show, Copenhagen, 2019
– Galleri Oxholm, group exhibition, Copenhagen, 2019
– Finansforbundet, Lars H.U.G. and Lars Christian Kræmmer show, Copenhagen, 2019
– Dokken, CPH Art Space, Artmoney group show of 96 artists, Copenhagen, 2019
– Artmoney Gallery, Erotic Valentine, solo show, Copenhagen, 2019
– Gallery Soppa de Azul, International artmoney show, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 2018
– Artmoney event, Gågaden i Sønderborg, Denmark, 2018
– Lars+Lars at Realen, Fanø, Denmark, 2018
– ArtmoneyNORD group exhibition, Kirjasto, Helsinki, Finland, 2018
– Artmoney Gallery, solo exhibition, Copenhagen, 2018
– Roskilde Kunstforening, Roskilde, Denmark, 2018
– Lars+Lars at GJETHUSET, Frederiksværk, Denmark, 2018
– Finansforbundets Kunstforening, Copenhagen, 2018
– CPH Art Space – art fair, Docken, Copenhagen, 2018
– Lars+Lars at Tisvilde Kro, Tisvildeleje, Denmark, 2018
– ARTMONEY NORD, Åland, Sweden, 2018
– “Erotic Valentine”, four artists showing at the Artmoney Gallery, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2018
– 100 collaboration artmoney by Lars+Lars, (Lars H.U.G. and Lars Christian Kræmmer), Artmoney Gallery, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2017
– ARTMONEY NORD, Aarhus Festuge, Denmark, 2017
– “20 years anniversary artmoney show”, ARTMONEY GALLERY, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2017
– “The International artmoney exhibition”, Thorshavn, Faroe Islands, 2017
– “Art Nordic”, Copenhagen, 2017
– “Full Circle”, ARTMONEY GALLERY, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2017
– “Landscapes”, Galleri Zadros+”, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2017
– “Det nøgne menneske”, SAK kunstbygning, Svendborg/Denmark, 2017
– “I Che Guevaras fodspor”, Havana Kunsthandel, Copenhagen, 2016
– “It’s all about money – artmoney group show”, Vanløse, Denmark, 2016
– “International Coin Collectors Exhibition”, Falkonér Center, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2016
– “Artmoney group show”, Galleri Bredgade 22, Copenhagen, 2016
– “Group exhibition”, Christiansborg (The Parlement Building in Copenhagen), 2016
– “Painting exhibition”, G4S Kunstforening, Albertslund, 2016
– “SHIBBOLETH – CLAUS CARSTENSENS COLLECTION”, Esbjerg Kunstmuseum, 2015
– “Crying Super Heros”, Galleri Comicart.dk, Copenhagen, 2015
– “Caos and Control”, Galleri Zenit, Copenhagen, 2015
– “Artmoney group show”, Galleri Bredgade 22, Copenhagen, 2015
– “Artmoney group show”, Galleri Bredgade 22, Copenhagen, 2014
– “Artmoney group show”, Copenhagen Coin Fair, Falkonér Center, Frederiksberg, 2014
– “Artmoney group show”, Galleri Dencker & Schneider, Berlin, Germany, 2014
– “Mens vi venter på Noa”, group show, Brøndsalen, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2014
– “Erotic Photo Expo”, group show, The Vision Room Gallery, Copenhagen, 2014
– “Painting exhibition”, Gribskov Kunstforening, Denmark, 2014
– “Painting exhibition”, Humlebæk Kunstforening, Denmark, 2013
– “Painting exhibition”, NOMECO, Copenhagen, 2013
– “Artmoney group show”, A Gathering of the Tribes Gallery, New York, USA, 2013
– “Berlin Soup” – group exhibition, Gallery Dadapost, Berlin, Germany, 2013
– “Galleries of Skt. Petersburg summer show,” Art re.FLEX Gallery, Russia, 2013
– “Artmoney presentation”, CBS, Copenhagen Business School, 2013
– “Painting exhibition”, Galleri Bredgade 22, Copenhagen, 2013
– “Juried artmoney exhibition”, Galleri Bredgade 22, Copenhagen, 2013
– “Artmoney group show”, “The International Coin Fair”, Falkoner Center, Frederiksberg, 2013
– “Artmoney group show”, Albertslund Kunstforening, Copenhagen, 2013
– “Artmoney group show”, NOMECO, Copenhagen, 2013
– “Artmoney group show”, Lyngby Kunstforening, Lyngby, 2013
– “First annual censored artmoney exhibition”, Galleri Bredagade 22, Copenhagen, 2012
– “15 artmoney artists”, Kunstforeningen Ankestyrelsen, Copenhagen, 2012
– “International artmoney exhibition”, Limfjordscentret, Denmark, 2012
– “Artmoney group show”, Galleri Bredgade 22, Copenhagen, 2012
– “Group show – Napolion”, Lazarev Gallery, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2012
– “Group show”, “Fathers Day”, Gallery Classensgade 4, Copenhagen, 2012
– “Crying Icons” – painting exhibition, Art re.FLEX Gallery, St. Petersburg, 2012
– “Painting exhibition” – Frederikssund Kunstforening, 2012
– “Fathers Day” – Group show, Gallery Artpusher, Copenhagen, 2012
– “Artmoney” – 100 International artmoney artists, Limfjorscentret, 2012
– “Dit tårn din kunst” – painting exhibition, Rundetårn, Copenhagen, 2011-12
– “Optipism” – painting exhibition, Gallery Dadapost, Berlin, Germany, 2011
– “Artmoney/NOAH poster exhibition”, Lyngby Library, Denmark, 2011
– “Sculpture benefit exhibition for WWF”, Asemota X Showroom, Copenhagen, 2011
– “Artmoney/NOAH poster exhibition”, Gallery Soupa Natural, Copenhagen, 2011
– “Artmoney/NOAH poster exhibition”, Det Grønne Hus, Køge, Denmark, 2011
– “Painting exhibition”, “Fields of Love”, Fields Gallery Hall, Copenhagen, 2010
– “Painging exhibition”, Christianshavns Beboerhus, Dictators and nudes, 2010
– “Painting exhibition”, Det Poetiske Bureau Gallery, Copenhagen, 2010
– “Painting exhibition”, Galleri Bødkergården, Køge, Denmark, 2010
– “Solo exhibition”, “An exhibition by L. Kraemmer”, Urban Project, NYC, USA, 2009
– “Group show”, 10 BKF kunstnere, Gallery Kraemmer, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2009
– “Painting exhibition”, Gallery Kraemmer, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2009
– “Group show”, Galleri Jarsbo, Aarhus, Denmark, 2009
– “Artmoney show”, Helligaandshuset, Helligaandskirken, Copenhagen, 2009
– “Solo exhibition”, Tribe Gallery, NYC, Manhattan, 2009
– “Group show”, Christmas exhibition, Gallery Jarsbo, Aarhus, Denmark, 2009
– “Artmoney show”, Aalborg, Denmark, 2009
– “Artmoney show”, Library, Aarhus, Denmark, 2009
– “Solo show”, Gallery Artpusher”, Copenhagen, 2009
– “Group show”, Galleri Bastillen, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2009
– “Solo painting show”, Det Poetiske Bureau, Copenhagen, 2009
– “Artmoney”, Artville, Hellerup, Denmark, 2008
– “Artmoney”, Lyngby Bibliotek, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, 2008
– “Artmoney”, Galleri Filébos Idealer, Hasle, Bornholm, Denmark, 2008
– “Artmoney”, Kulturspinderiet, Silkeborg, Denmark, 2008
– “The Currency Show”, Gallery Frankenmart”, San Franscisco, USA, 2008
– “Artmoney”, Merkur Bank, Copenhagen, 2008
– “Artmoney”, JyllandsPosten, Aarhus, Denmark, 2008
– “Artmoney”, Rotary, Ridehuset, Aarhus, Denmark, 2007
– “Artmoney”, Université de Caen, Caen, France, 2007
– “Artmoney”, Danish Cultural Institute, Brussels, Belgium, 2007
– “Artmoney”, Pressen, Politikens Hus, Copenhagen, 2007
– “Artmoney”, Rodovre Raadhus, Rodovre, Denmark, 2006
– “Artmoney”, Vaerlose Bibliotek, Vaerlose, Denmark, 2006
– “Artmoney”, Frederikssund Bibliotek, Frederikssund, Denmark, 2006
– ”Artmoney”, Kunstforeningen Atelier Tilly, St. Darum, Denmark, 2006
– ”Artmoney”, Galleri Jan Christiansen, Hillerod, Denmark, 2006
– “Artmoney”, Abtei St. Severin monestary, Leinau, Germany, 2006
– “Solo painting show”, Henrik Müldorf Realestate, Copenhagen, 2006
– “Artmoney”, Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, Denmark, 2006
– ”Artmoney”, Øksenhallen, Copenhagen, 2006
– ”Group show”, Passionsdage, Lauritz.com, Øksnehallen, Copenhagen, 2006
– “They are all named Lars”, SAK – The Art Building, Sevendborg, Denmark, 2005
– “Artmoney”, Varde Kunstforening, Varde, Denmark, 2005
– ”Artmoney”, Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, Denmark, 2004
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Swift, Hellerup, Denmark, 2004
– ”Solo painting show”, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark, 2004
– “Artmoney”, 27th Coin Fair, Aalborg Hall, Aalborg, Denmark, 2004
– ”Solo painting show”, Sam Art, Koge, Denmark, 2004
– “Artmoney”, Kulturcaféen Holmbladsgade, Copenhagen, 2004
– “Artmoney”, Copenhagen Design Market, Nikolaj Plads, Copenhagen, 2003
– “Artmoney”, 28th International Coin Fair, Forum, Copenhagen, 2003
– ”Solo painting show”, Svendstrup Mansion, Borup, Denmark, 2003
– “Group painting show”, Marienlyst Castle, Helsingør, Denmark, 2003
– ”Solo painting show”, Fuglsanghus exhibition house, Horsholm, Denmark, 2003
– ”Solo painting show”, Sam Art, Køge, Denmark, 2003
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Chips, Copenhagen, 2003
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Paludan, Copenhagen, 2003
– “Artmoney”, Øksenhallen, Copenhagen, 2002-03
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Basement Art, Copenhagen, 2002
– “Group painting show”, Artcompaz.dk, Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2002
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Zenit, Copenhagen, 2002
– ”Auction House Exhibition”, Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, 2002
– ”Solo painting show”, Sedona Creative Life Centre, Arizona, USA, 2001
– ”Solo painting show”, “Artist in residence”, Vernon Arts Centre, B.C., Canada, 2001
– “Artmoney”, Andre Emile Gallery, Vancouver, B.C., 2000
– “Artmoney”, Tribes Gallery, Manhattan, NYC, 2000
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Zenit, Copenhagen, 2000
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Die Werkstatt, Copenhagen, 2000
– “Group painting show”, Bergen Kunstforening, Bergen, Norway, 1999
– “Group painting show”, Rushart Gallery, Manhattan, NYC, 1999
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Gunst, Copenhagen, 1999
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Die Werkstatt, Copenhagen, 1998
– “Artmoney”, Concourse Gallery, Vancouver, B.C., 1998
– “Group painting show”, Gallopperiet, Christiania, Copenhagen, 1997
– “Group painting show”, Gallery Naadada, Copenhagen, 1997
– ”Solo painting show”, Gallery Sans Air, Vancouver, B.C., 1997
– ”Solo painting show”, A-Pro Gallery, Vancouver, B.C., 1996
– “Group painting show”, Sokuma Cultural Centre, Bujora, Tanzania, 1996
– “Group painting show”, MS (Charity organisation), Arusia, Tanzania, 1996
– “Group painting show”, Nyumba Ya Sanaa exhibition hall, Dar Es Salaam, 1996
– ”Solo painting show”, Turebyholm Mansion, Tureby, Denmark, 1996
Grants:
– Statens Kunstfond, Copenhagen, 2014
– Kulturstyrelsen, Copenhagen, 2014
– Carlsbergs idelegat, Copenhagen, 2009
– “Quirk of the year, 2009”, Denmark (national prize for original achievement)
– “The Blue Monkey”, (artist of the year), Danish Libraries Arts Group, 2009
– MS travel grant, Copenhagen, 1996
– Leo Pollus one year work Grant, Vancouver, B.C., 1996
– City of Copenhagen one year work Grant, Copenhagen., 1995
– Leo Pollus one year work Grant, Vancouver, B.C., 1994
– Tako Tanabe Scolarship, Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design, 1993
– Ocean Cement Scolarship, Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design, 1993
Founder of:
– “Artworld,” 2009 (future architectural project of an artist village)
– “Church of Art,” 2009 (introducing “art” as “God”)
– “Bank of International Art Money,” 1998-present
– “Copenhagen Art Club,” 1999-present (social club for artists)
– “Gallery Gogereden,” Copenhagen, 1994-96 (gallery for experimental arts)
– “Rådet forNUFT,” Copenhagen, 1994-96 (council for common sense)
– “Exhibit 3,” Fine arts & performance festival, Vancouver, B.C., 1999-94
Media appearance:
– Frederiksbergbladet, Local newspaper in Copenhagen
– TV2 Lorry, Regional TV in Copenhagen
– Radio 24/7, National radio, Denmark
– Komud.dk – Podcast by Erik B. Jørgensen, Denmark
– Third Ear – part of a program about Life on Mars, Denmark
– Den Anden Radio, Internet radio, Denmark
– ARTWAY TV, cultural chanal, Russia
– NTV TV news, Russia
– Moscow radio news, Russia
– ARTE TV, largest cultural canal in Europe, Germany
– CBC TV news, Canada
– Taiwan TV, International News
– BCTV news, Vancouver, B.C.
– CBC radio, Canada
– Deadline, TV2, Denmark
– Godmorgen Danmark, TV2, Denmark
– P3 radio, Denmark
– P2 radio, Denmark
Lectures:
– Lecture on artmoney, CBS, Copenhagen, 2019
– Lecture on artmoney, CBS, Copenhagen, 2018
– Lecture on artmoney, CBS, Copenhagen, 2017
– DOKK1, Aarhus Festuge, 2017
– Herlev Library, Denmark, 2017
– Lecture on artmoney, CBS, Copenhagen, 2016
– Kulturstationen Vanløse, Denmark, 2016
– Cosmos Coworking Camp, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2016
– 20/20 Visions, Metropolen, Copenhagen, 2016
– Kunstklubben, Copenhagen, 2016
– Realen, Fanø, Denmark, 2015
– Aarhus Festuge, Denmark, 2014
– Inner Circle, Denmark, 2014
– Albertslund Kunstforening, Denmark, 2013
– Lyngby Kunstforening, Denmark, 2013
– Islands Brygge Skole, Denmark, 2013
– Master Class on art, Art re. FLEX Gallery, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2012
– Lecture on artmoney, Danish Cultural Institute, Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2012
– Lecture on artmoney, CBS, Copenhagen, 2012
– Niels Brock business school, Copenhagen, 2010
– EU, EUNIC, Celebrating 50 years for the Rom Treaty, “Visual Arts and Politics,”
invited expert for 3 days of workshops, De Markten, Brussels, 2007
– Danish Design Centre, on stage interview by Steffen Kretz
– Øksenhallen, Copenhagen
– Copenhagen University
– Copenhagen Technical School
– Copenhagen Trade Academy
– Aarhus Main Library (Aarhus Festuge)
– Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design, Vancouver, B.C.
– Various “art interest groups” at companies such as: Maersk, Lundbeck, Nilfisk, etc.
Teaching:
– Public institutions and private students in Canada & Denmak
Litterature:
– “Hvide Pletter” – autobigraphical novel, 2019
– “Min Bulgarske Dagbog” – autobiographical novel , 2017
– “Min Ungarske Dagbog” – autobiographical novel , 2016
– “Min Albanske Dagbog” – autobiographical novel , 2015
– “ARTMONEY” – autobiographical novel, 423 pages, Underskoven, 2012
– “Udlængsel” 27 nye fortællinger fra eventyrenes klub, Gyldendal, 2011
– “VII” – autobiographycal novel, 378 pages, Underskoven, 2010
– “Fuck You Artlovers Forever”, HORNSLETH, kunstkrisiske tekster, 2005
– Illustrations in books by Asger Stig Møller, Carsten Graff, Erik Graff & Lennox Raphael
– Illustrations for Weekendavisen and other papers/magazines
– Articles on art in books, newspapers and magazines