“I was inspired to see the world not only for what it is but also for what it could be.”
Meet Esben Weile Kjær, a visionary artist who seamlessly blends pop, counterculture, and nostalgia into his unique artistic practice. The interview chronicles Esben Weile Kjærs’ journey from a music management student to a celebrated visual artist, highlighting his transformative experiences with activism and squatting in his hometown, Aarhus. These experiences taught him how to transform spaces and create impactful social situations.
Through his innovative exhibitions and interdisciplinary projects, Esben Weile Kjær challenges social norms and explores modern life’s overwhelming flow of information. Witness his fascination with brutalist architecture, consumerism, and the power of nostalgia as he creates complex, evolving artworks that bridge the gap between the white cube of art institutions and the vibrant pulse of real life.
Esben Weile Kjær graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 2022. With a background as a DJ and a degree in Music Management from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory (RMC), he brings a unique perspective to his art. Through his performances, installations, and sculptures, Esben Weile Kjær delves into the identity of his generation, examining how popular culture and technology shape our sense of community and freedom.
He has held several solo exhibitions, including at Kunstforeningen GL STRAND and Copenhagen Contemporary. His work has also been showcased internationally at prestigious venues such as Museum Tinguely in Basel, Centre Pompidou in Paris, Mumok in Vienna, and Berghain in Berlin.
Signe Boe Pedersen interviewed Esben Weile Kjær at Andersen’s Contemporary in Denmark and at Espace Niemeyer in Paris, France, in June 2024.
Camera: Jarl Therkelsen Kaldan & Signe Boe Pedersen
Producer and film editor: Signe Boe Pedersen
Editor-in-Chief: Marc-Christoph Wagner
Copyright: Louisiana Channel, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2024
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