Den Frie Udstilling is a Danish artists' association, founded in 1891 by artists in protest against the admission requirements for the Kunsthal Charlottenborg. Modeled on the Salon des Refusés, it is Denmark's oldest association of artists. Now located on Copenhagen's Oslo Plads next to Østerport Station, it works as an arts centre, continuing to exhibit works created and selected by contemporary artists rather than those chosen by cultural authorities.
Den Frie Udstilling
Kleis' Kunsthandel on the opening day of Den Frie Udstilling, 26 March 1891.
Bindesbøll's building on the new City Hall Square.
Entrance to Den Frie Udstillingsbygning
Johan Gudmann Rohde was a Danish painter, lithographer and designer. He was the principal founder of Den Frie Udstilling, established in 1891 to allow artists to exhibit works which did not fall within the Academy's selection criteria.
Rohde in 1934
Chair designed by Rode in 1898 for Dr. Alfred Pers now on display in the Danish Design Museum
Chair designed by Rode on display in the Danish Design Museum.
Georg Jensen - Acorn pattern tea ball.