Kastrupgard

Kastrupgard is a former country residence, dating from the mid 18th century, in Kastrup, a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is now a museum housing the Kastrupgard Collection of contemporary artwork, which is owned and operated through Tarnby Municipality. Kastrupgard is a former country. Residence in Rococo style. Designed via sculptor and architect Jacob Fortling for his very own use, it became built from 1749 to 1753. Fortling came to Denmark from Germany and have become Royal Master Builder and Sculptor to the Danish Court. He additionally based the close by Kastrup Pottery and Tile Works.

The constructing turned into transformed into a museum by means of Tårnby Municipality in 1977. The museum incorporates a group of cutting-edge art which has been acquired gradually by way of Tarnby Municipality because 1970. The emphasis is on image arts. It is likewise home to a set of works by means of Theodor Philipsen and of faiences from Kastrup Værk. Special exhibitions are held often.