HEBSGAARD HALL
Experience Per Steen Hebsgaard's fantastic, sparkling and shimmering universe of glass art.
Step into a fantastic, sparkling, shimmering universe of glass art when Per Steen Hebsgaard shows selected works from his many years of work as a glazier with an artistic twist.
It is Hebsgaard's hands that bring glassworks by luminaries such as Per Kirkeby and Bjørn Nørgaard to life. He is the artists' preferred craftsman, and the works range from small glass dishes to large paintings and sculptures with a bang in form and color.
HOLMEGAARD WORKS DOCTOR GLASS
Per Steen Hebsgaard, better known as 'Doctor Glass', is a master in his field and a pioneering craftsman who, together with a number of the country's most renowned artists, has created a legacy of wondrous, fascinating and fantastic glass works.
Per Steen Hebsgaard's journey began as a glazier, and as early as 1967 he was honored with a bronze medal for his expertise. His dedication and artistic skills led him to achieve the silver medal in the craftsman's exam in 1975, and his contribution to the art world was further recognized when he was awarded the Thorvald Bindesbøll Medal in 2009.
Not only is Per Steen Hebsgaard an icon within glass art; he also shares his knowledge as a visiting professor at both the Stockholm School of Art and the Copenhagen Academy of Fine Arts.
The great recognition of Per Steen Hebsgaard's talent culminated in his appointment as Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 2019, which was an honor for his extraordinary contribution to Danish culture and art.
The glassworks tell the story of both an exceptional artist and a dedicated craftsman, whose passion and talent have shaped Holmegaard Værk into a magical place of art and tradition.
Denmark
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An outstanding experience. Every penny and every minute was well spent at Holmegaard Værk.
Thorbjørn Strunk — Guest at Holmegaard Værk
