Mathias Kryger
Mathias Kryger is a prominent art critic known for his insightful analyses and rankings of renowned artworks. Recently, he garnered attention for his list of the top ten masterpieces by Michelangelo, coinciding with an upcoming exhibition at the Statens Museum for Kunst. His work often highlights the rich narratives and historical significance behind iconic art pieces, showcasing his deep appreciation for the Renaissance artist's contributions to the world of art.
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Mathias Kryger questions whether the artwork ended up in the wrong hands when it was sold at auction.
'Skriget' var ikke det eneste, han købte det år
Denmark· 2026-02-23
Mathias Kryger poses a question about the auction of a valuable artwork in his column.
Jeg kan kun forestille mig ansigterne på de berørte kvinderDenmark· 2026-02-22Mathias Kryger expresses concern about the number of special exhibitions at SMK.
SMK afviser Mathias Krygers kritikDenmark· 2026-02-21Art critic Mathias Kryger expresses concern about whether we have fallen asleep at SMK.
Vi lover dig, at vi er lysvågne, Mathias KrygerDenmark· 2026-02-20Mathias Kryger provides a personal introduction to queer theory and the last 20-30 years of gay life in Copenhagen.
De var homo, og de var kunstnere. Og hvad så, drister man sig til at spørgeDenmark· 2025-12-17Mathias Kryger questions whether Johan Holten will allow the museum to be wild and full of friction.
Vil Arken simpelthen bare være lækker ligesom Louisiana?Denmark· 2025-12-14
Mathias Kryger is an art critic at Politiken and a curator.
Poptillæggets bogklub #2:’Supersoaker’ er uforglemmelig og humoristisk poesiDenmark· 2025-11-17
Mathias Kryger is the author of the article discussing the exhibition.
Da hun havde fotograferet rædslerne i kz-lejren, forevigede hun sig selv i Hitlers badekarDenmark· 2025-08-25
Mathias Kryger, an art critic, described the sculpture as 'ugly and pornographic'.
Dänemark: Streit um die nackte „Große Meerjungfrau“ - Panorama
Germany· 2025-08-05
Art critic Mathias Kryger has called the statue 'ugly and pornographic'.
”Pornografisk” sjöjungfru tas bort i Danmark
Sweden· 2025-08-05
Mathias Kryger has branded the statue 'ugly and pornographic'.
Denmark to remove ‘pornographic’ mermaid statue, reports say | Denmark
United Kingdom· 2025-08-04
Mathias Kryger writes a commentary on the decline of appreciation for good art in public spaces.
Vi er en nation af kunstneriske analfabeterDenmark· 2025-08-03Mathias Kryger writes a commentary on the decline of appreciation for good art in public spaces.
Vi er en nation af kunstneriske analfabeterDenmark· 2025-08-03Mathias Kryger recommends seeing art by the punked Los Angeles artist Mike Kelley.
Du har spildt dit liv, hvis du befinder dig i London denne sommer og ikke tager forbi denne udstillingDenmark· 2025-05-07
Mathias Kryger is an art critic at Politiken.
SAUNA x POPTILLÆG LIVE:Et smukt arkiv over queer-KøbenhavnDenmark· 2025-04-25
Art critic Mathias Kryger ranks the 10 best works of Michelangelo.
Mathias Kryger ranglister de 10 bedste Michelangelo-værker. Og har et godt bud på, hvor David-statuen virkelig burde ståDenmark· 2025-03-05