Visual Bornholm
Published by Visual Media ApS
Designed by Miru Studio
On the edge of Bornholm’s rocky coast, where the dramatic formations of the Helligdom Cliffs meet the endless blue of the Baltic Sea, lies the Bornholm Art Museum. The white, modern building blends harmoniously with the grand landscape and invites visitors to experience a unique fusion of art and nature – inspiring reflection and contemplation.
Inside the museum, light streams through large windows, casting changing hues over paintings and sculptures. Here, the classic depictions of Bornholm’s light and landscapes by the Bornholm painters meet contemporary works that challenge both material and form. From the museum’s windows and outdoor sculptures, the dialogue with the surrounding nature continues. A walk along the Helligdom Cliffs or through the lush Døndalen completes the experience.
The museum offers workshops and events for both children and adults – the full program can be found in the calendar on the museum’s website. Here, generations can meet around experiences that spark imagination and conversation.
Scan the QR code and discover how Bornholm Art Museum can transform a visit to the island into an experience that lingers long after the journey home.
The year 2025 features three major exhibitions that highlight the diversity of art. One is dedicated to Kristian Zahrtmann, whose groundbreaking teaching inspired a generation of artists who broke with tradition and redefined the role of painting in art. The exhibition presents Zahrtmann’s works alongside those of his students, including Olaf Rude and Edvard Weie, offering insight into how his innovative approach shaped a new era in Danish art history.
In the bright sea halls, where the waves of the Baltic Sea create a living backdrop, post-WWII experimental art asks the question: Can art unite the world? In the exhibition of the same name, works are shown that all respond to crises of their time. Oluf Høst, Niels Lergaard, and Sonja Ferlov Mancoba explore the landscape or the human figure in this context. Silas Inoues puts human life into perspective through organic processes in a pair of paintings created with living bacteria – a work that constantly evolves and challenges the understanding of what art can be.
From May, the museum pays tribute to the life’s work of visual artist Inge Lise Westmann (1945–2024). Through paintings, sculptures, and graphic works, the exhibition showcases how she was a pioneer in modern Danish landscape painting.
Bornholm Art Museum is more than art – it is a sensory experience where history meets the present, and nature merges with human creativity. Whether one has an interest in art or simply seeks curious experiences, a visit here is a source of inspiration that stays with you long after leaving the island.
