{"id":55169,"date":"2026-04-04T09:49:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/55169\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T09:49:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:49:29","slug":"tina-seidenfaden-buscks-guide-to-copenhagen-arts-intel-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/55169\/","title":{"rendered":"Tina Seidenfaden Busck\u2019s Guide to Copenhagen: Arts Intel Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

For over a decade, Tina Seidenfaden Busck worked for Sotheby\u2019s, bouncing between Denmark and the U.K. to advise clients on buying art and furniture. But the Danish gallery owner struggled to show off pieces, realizing there was no good place to exhibit them. She took matters into her own hands, going back to school before opening the Apartment in 2011, a shoppable home and maximalist world tucked away in Copenhagen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a lively passion for color and pattern, Busck transformed an 18th-century building in the canal-dominated Christianshavn neighborhood into a haven for Scandinavian home design and furniture. \u201cMy style is often described as eclectic, but I don\u2019t aim for a certain look and instead operate with a gut feeling and love for craftsmanship and color and mixing new with old,\u201d she says. \u201cI don\u2019t go by any rules. If I like it, I go for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, Busck lives in a small seaside town outside Copenhagen with her husband, Mathias, and their three children. And her creative world keeps expanding: this fall, she opened the Apartment\u2019s newly transformed fourth floor to the public as a rentable living space. Here, she shares a guide to the city she calls home.<\/p>\n

Alida Marstrand Chokolade<\/p>\n

When I was a child, my father would often bring home their chocolate and marzipan in beautiful golden boxes wrapped in colorful, glittering paper. This little shop\u2019s boxes are still as lovely as the taste of their homemade chocolate. Today, it\u2019s run by the sixth generation since its founder, Alida Marstrand, first opened its doors in 1930. (marstrandchokolade.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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An assortment of flowers from Tage Andersen, in Copenhagen. Tage Andersen<\/p>\n

This florist is a true artist. Stepping into Tage Andersen\u2019s store feels like entering another world. In addition to his spectacular floral arrangements, he creates the most beautiful iron and glass objects. It\u2019s my go-to for buying any kind of bouquet, whether for myself or as a gift. (tageandersen.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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The exterior of Rosenborg Castle. Rosenborg Castle<\/p>\n

This fairy-tale 17th-century castle in the King\u2019s Garden will make you feel spellbound. My favorite rooms are the Mirror Cabinet, with its floor-to-ceiling mirrored glass panels; the Glass Cabinet, showcasing the castle\u2019s vast collection of glass, gifted to King Frederic IV during a visit to Venice in 1709; and Christian IV\u2019s private toilet, adorned with walls covered in Delft tiles. (denkongeligesamling.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Griegst<\/p>\n

Founded by the artist and goldsmith Arje Griegst, Griegst is an enchanting, jewelry-filled world. Today, Arje\u2019s legacy is carried forward by his brilliant son Noam and Noam\u2019s wife, Amalie. Their boutique is like Aladdin\u2019s Cave. Its dreamy and seductive style makes it one of my all-time favorite jewelers. (griegst.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Andersen\u2019s Contemporary<\/p>\n

After 10 years at Sotheby\u2019s in London<\/a> and Copenhagen, and before starting the Apartment, I worked with my friend Claus Andersen in his gallery. Andersen\u2019s Contemporary is one of the leading galleries in Scandinavia, with a roster of artists spanning from Kevin Francis Grey and Esben Weile Kj\u00e6r to Philippe Parreno Tom\u00e1s Sarcaceno. (andersenscontemporary.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

David\u2019s Collection<\/p>\n

David\u2019s Collection is a gem of a museum overlooking the King\u2019s Garden. Not only does it hold an exquisite collection of paintings by Vilhelm Hammersh\u00f8i, known for his interiors and landscapes rendered in a muted color palette, but it also houses one of the most comprehensive collections of Islamic art in the world. I was introduced to the world of Islamic art in the early 2000, when I was asked to catalogue a very important collection in the field. (davidmus.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Apollo Bar<\/p>\n

Within a year of opening his first restaurant (Atelier September), my friend Frederik Bille-Brahe ran a pop-up restaurant at the Apartment, while Ilse Crawford created an installation during a residency he did with us. I love the way Frederik focuses on fresh, local ingredients. And he\u2019s an exceptional and charming host. (apollobar.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

La Bagatelle<\/p>\n

La Bagatelle is the world of the talented Malene Malling. Her clothes reflect not only a deep knowledge of fashion, but also a love for beautiful and vintage fabrics, which we share. The pencil skirt named after Jane Birkin is my favorite. (labagatelle.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Outside Frilandmuseet, also known as the Open Air Museum. Frilandsmuseet<\/p>\n

This vast museum, also known as the Open Air Museum, is right outside Copenhagen. It\u2019s my favorite place to find inspiration for colors and interiors. I always discover new details when I go. (frilandsmuseet.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Time\u2019s Up Vintage<\/p>\n

Time\u2019s Up Vintage is an antique clothing and accessories shop founded a decade ago by Jesper Richardy. It\u2019s a treasure trove, thanks to an owner who really knows how to source. I have found some of my best vintage pieces from Yves Saint Laurent and Herm\u00e8s there. Don\u2019t forget to ask for the special ones in the back room. (timesupshop.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

SK12<\/p>\n

Claus Christensen, a chef known as \u201cR\u00f8de Claus,\u201d is a legend in Danish gastronomy. His new small restaurant is a hidden gem on St. Kongensgade, close to the King\u2019s Square. It can be difficult to find if you don\u2019t know to look for its red glossy door. Try his baked turbot, which is one of his signature dishes. (sk12.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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A view of Ordrupgaard\u2019s sculpture garden. Ordrupgaard<\/p>\n

This is another of my favorite museums. It\u2019s slightly outside the city center, but completely worth the trip. The museum has an important collection of French Impressionist pieces, as well as one of the world\u2019s largest collections of Hammersh\u00f8i\u2019s work. Outside, a wonderful sculpture garden features works by international contemporary artists, and visitors are also granted access to the nearby home of Danish architect and furniture designer Finn Juhl. (ordrupgaard.dk<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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