An absolutely sublime experience at the just-opened Valdemars Slot, the only royal palace of Denmark in private hands. The current owners, a young family, after a tumultuous recent history and an incredible dedication to the preservation of this family legacy, have dedicated this glorious space to contemporary art and honoring the idea and act of patronage. Celebrated, reclaimed, historic art and furniture is juxtaposed with newly commissioned works and exhibitions of contemporary artists. The inaugural exhibition features work by Jiří Georg Dokoupil, noted for his painted and blown glass bubbles. The colors and shapes against the oversized portraits and sea views are just breathtaking. The Tea House overlooking the Baltic features a work by Rong Bao, a recent graduate of the Royal College of Art in London. There are notable paintings and a series of three truly spectacular tapestries that have remained untouched for centuries. The purity of the space, so wonderfully Danish in its nature: the unfinished wood floors, the matte walls, the elaborate decorative steel heaters, the decorative plasterwork ceilings, is magical environment in which to view art. Wow. And what a glorious day to be here, with a sunny cloudless sky. This is an exciting addition to the contemporary art world. Many thanks to @nickeykehoe for their recent post that I happened upon while we were nearby on the island of Fyn that led us here. The power of social media can be wonderful, especially while traveling.