☕✨ Your new favorite Café Spot awaits you at MACA Museum! ✨☕
Enjoy light bites in our hidden courtyard oasis, the perfect escape in the heart of Copenhagen to embrace true Danish hygge with cozy candlelight, warm drinks, and an atmosphere that feels like a warm hug 🫂
📍 MACA Museum, Copenhagen
⏰ Open Monday-Sunday, 10:30–18:00
✨ Looking for some art inspiration ? Welcome to MACA Museum! ✨
In the ❤️ of Copenhagen, situated within a beautifully restored 19th-century historic building, the museum offers a stunning blend of classical architecture and cutting-edge contemporary art.
At MACA, we are proud to showcase an impressive collection featuring some of the most iconic artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Visitors can explore works by legends like Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring, alongside contemporary masters such as Banksy, RETNA, KAWS, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Tracey Emin, and Yayoi Kusama.
Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or simply curious, MACA Museum offers an inspiring journey through bold expressions and dynamic creativity 🖌️
We’re open every day from 10:30 to 18:00, so grab your friends and swing by for a dose of inspiration.
🖤 See you at MACA! 🖤
@banksy has struck again, and this time it is not a mural 🏢
In his typical secretive manner, the artist revealed a new work overnight in central London. On this occasion, it is a sculpture; a striking figure of a man with his face obscured by a flag, delivered with the provocative language only Banksy can command. A warning to humanity about the danger of extreme nationalism.
We were there.
Swipe through to catch exclusive shots captured by MACA Museum 📸
And remember, Banksy is not just a fleeting presence on the streets. He is also a resident at MACA Museum. Stop by to explore our exhibition, featuring over 50 original works from one of the most influential voices in contemporary art ❤️
“As nearly as possible, no nationalist ever thinks, talks, or writes about anything except the superiority of his own power unit.” — George Orwell
The Unveiling: Volker Hermes | No Feeling Is Final MACA Museum is thrilled to unveil our new exhibition: @volker.hermes , ‘’No Feeling Is Final’’.
🗓️ 28 April 2026 – 24 January 2027. (The exhibition can be experienced with a regular museum ticket).
In Volker’s world, historical opulence meets scrupulous contemporary intervention. No Feeling Is Final explores the latest in Volker Hermes’ series of “Hidden Portrait” works, where the artist digitally alters historical portraits by concealing the sitter’s face using elements from the original paintings. This subtle yet striking gesture draws attention to details such as costume, interior spaces, and ornament; features that once played a central role in expressing identity, social status, and power.
The exhibition is an exploration of how identity is constructed and interpreted in a culture often dominated by facial likeness alone. By shifting the focus away from the visage, Hermes invites viewers to reconsider the continuing relevance of portraiture today.
MACA Museum expresses its deep gratitude to @volker.hermes and all collaborators who made this exhibition possible, and we look forward to welcoming you into this new experience in the ❤️ of Copenhagen!
📍Toldbodgade 12, Copenhagen
❤️ Today we are excited to introduce Sick Kitten by the magnificent Marion Peck, our second print from the ‘’American Weird’’ exhibition, available as a limited edition of just 250 pieces ❤️
Following your interest in our latest releases, this new edition offers a different emotional register, more intimate, fragile, and quietly powerful.
Sick Kitten captures a tender yet unsettling moment of vulnerability, where softness and discomfort exist side by side. The work draws the viewer into a close, almost personal space, where innocence is gently disrupted and reimagined 🐾
Experience Sick Kitten at MACA and add this rare edition to your very own collection! 🫀🐈
This edition is also expected to sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance. Order now at artsy.net or our online shop macamuseum.com (link in bio) while you can!
Step into the laboratory 🧪✨
❤️ We’re excited to present Experiment 118 by the Godfather of Pop Surrealism, Mark Ryden, now available at MACA as a stunning limited edition print of just 250 pieces signed by Mark Ryden! ❤️
Originally featured in Ryden’s 2017 solo exhibition Dodecahedron at Paul Kasmin Gallery in New York, Experiment 118 reflects his exploration of sacred geometry and the symbolic dodecahedron, long associated with the cosmos and the unseen forces of the universe ✨
In this 2015 masterpiece, Ryden blurs the line between childhood innocence and alchemical mystery. A young girl sits in quiet contemplation, surrounded by a cabinet of curiosities, translucent orbs, anatomical forms, and symbolic objects that echo centuries old alchemical traditions 🔮
This edition is expected to sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance. Order your Experiment 118 print at artsy.net or our online shop macamuseum.com (link in bio) while you can!
“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing…”
On World Poetry Day, we trace the shadows of a masterpiece that refused to stay on the page. Edgar Allan Poe’s 1845 poem, The Raven, ignited a profound, centuries-long transatlantic dialogue between the United States and Europe.
In the old cemetery of Westminster, in Baltimore, an anonymous and mysterious visitor leaves on the grave of Edgar Allan Poe three red roses and a half bottle of cognac on the anniversary of his birth. It’s just a curious detail, a symbolic example of devotion that worldwide millions of fans still cling to the tormented author of Boston. 🌹🌹🌹 🥃
In our exhibition, American Weird: A Celebration of Genius, we explore how Poe’s “bird of ill omen” became a catalyst for the Western canon. The relationship between the two continents has always been a complex conversation of admiration and reinvention; Poe’s gothic American sensibility found a haunting home in the ateliers of Europe, influencing everyone from the French Symbolists to modern masters. It is a testament to how cultural anxieties and mutual fascination can be distilled into a single, rhythmic “Nevermore.”
📷 “The Raven” final stanza and the Poe print by Henri Matisse
Our final artist feature on Danish graffiti on display at MACA Museum is Shame, another legendary figure from the early days of the Copenhagen graffiti scene 🇩🇰 🧱
Born in 1968 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Shame was part of the very first wave of writers who brought graffiti to the city’s urban net.
In the mid-1980s Shame was painting at S-train stations along the A-line, boldly claiming space on public transport and marking his name across the city 🚆🎯 His passion for lettering and style occasionally met with trouble, including a stint in detention at Sorgenfri police station, a rite of passage for many early graffiti writers testing the boundaries of street art versus law and order in Denmark 🛑
In 1985 Shame teamed up with artist Goon. Using the pseudonym Trific 2, they quickly gained local fame for their vibrant pieces and presence on walls and trains throughout Copenhagen. Their work became part of the emerging story of Danish graffiti culture at a time when the movement was still fresh and raw.
After stepping back from graffiti in 1987 to pursue other artistic interests, Shame made a surprising comeback in 1999, reconnecting with fellow old-school writers like Sketch and Bates, bringing renewed energy to Copenhagen’s walls 🖌️ One standout work from this later period is the bold “Hulk” piece from 2003 at Copenhagen Airport, a testament to his enduring creativity and evolving approach to graffiti and character painting 🛫
Shame’s journey reflects the early struggles, friendships, innovations and resilience of Copenhagen’s graffiti pioneers. His art helped lay the foundation for the vibrant culture that continues to thrive in Denmark today, acting as a bridge between the roots of the scene and its ongoing evolution.
Danish Graffiti Collection curated by @brask007
💥It is time to celebrate Desire, one of the early voices in Danish graffiti and a true storyteller of the streets.
Born in 1969 and living and working in Copenhagen, Denmark, Desire emerged just a few years after graffiti culture first hit the country 📍🇩🇰
In 1988, only four years after graffiti arrived in Denmark, he created the iconic work “B-Boy”, a spray-paint on canvas piece that tells the story of a boy becoming a man through the lens of hip-hop culture💥. This work clearly reflects the influence of the New York graffiti movement with its focus on the city, trains, and hallmark symbols of the era such as fire hoses and Adidas clothing, all of which were embedded in the youth culture of the time 🏙️🚆👟 , tying graffiti firmly to the musical and visual language of hip-hop.
With its distinctive style, intense and shiny colours, and narrative depth, Desire’s work is not simply a 2D work; it is a visual storytelling that captures a moment in time and the spirit of a generation 🔥
Though the Danish graffiti scene of the late 1980s was still young, artists like Desire helped define how local writers interpreted and transformed international influences into something uniquely Danish, contributing to the culture documented in early chronicles like Dansk Wildstyle Graffiti and the early exhibitions that helped cement graffiti as part of Denmark’s visual history ❤️
Desire’s work is currently showcased in the Danish Graffiti section owned and curated by @brask007 within “Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years at MACA Museum 🤍
Today, we present another artist from the legendary Danish graffiti collection, loaned and curated by @brask007 🇩🇰
We shine the spotlight on Freez ✍️, one of the earliest pioneers and influential figures in Copenhagen graffiti history.
Emerging in the early 1980s, Freez was part of the first generation to shape Danish graffiti culture 🚆 Inspired by the original New York movement, he helped translate classic style writing and wildstyle into a distinctly Nordic expression. His sharp letters and originality set new standards while the scene was still in its infancy.
His influence reaches far beyond his own works. Freez helped shape the Copenhagen scene and inspired multiple generations of writers, including Azit, Sabe, and CMP 👑
Today, his seminal work is considered historic, with iconic pieces like “Sky’s The Limit” standing as milestones of Danish graffiti history. These works are celebrated within the culture and preserved in museum collections, securing Freez’s legacy as a founder of Danish urban art.
Freez represents the moment when graffiti in Denmark evolved from imitation to its own identity, a legacy that continues to resonate today, both in Copenhagen’s streets, and at MACA Museum 🔥🧱
🌪️ Meet Brøsen aka ROMANCE 💥
Born in 1969, Brøsen lives and works in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen, bringing an unfiltered, fearless eye to life’s darkest corners 👁️🔥
His practice explores the harsher environments he has witnessed up close, particularly the world shaped by drugs and addiction 💊🖤 One of his early and most striking works, “The Sniffer”, was painted at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1988 whilst he was still a student.
🧠 The painting “The Sniffer” goes far beyond a single moment. It reflects the narco ecosystem; the powerful cartels operating deep in the Colombian jungles to the psychological collapse that many addicts experience, often ending in the destruction of relationships, bankruptcy, isolation, and homelessness 🏚️
Romance’s work is raw, confrontational, and deeply human. Art that does not shy away from hard reality ❤️🩹
‘’The Sniffer’’ is currently showcased at MACA Museum, in collaboration with @brask007 ❤️
Today we’re excited to present #CRES, another incredible and very influential Danish graffiti artist🚏🖤
Born in 1970 and based in Copenhagen, Cres has been dedicated to writing since 1984. His style is deeply rooted in classic New York train graffiti, and in 1985 he joined Whap Gang, Denmark’s very first graffiti crew. Whilst most of the group stepped away by the late ’80s, Cres has continued to paint, staying true to the culture and continuously honing his craft.
Cres is drawn to the tension and intensity of painting trains in the dead of night, the rush of adrenaline, risk taking, and a sharp focus that defines true graffiti culture 🚆⚡ For him, it’s all about a deep love of letters and the endless play of form and colour, creating pieces that electrify the viewer as the trains roll into the station.
If you look carefully enough, you can spot Cres’s work across Copenhagen’s streets and walls, but for the less adventurous, you can also experience his powerful pieces inside MACA’s cozy and warm spaces, right in the heart of Copenhagen ❤️🏛️
Gently curated by @brask007
