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Mural paintings

In 1968, Brande became the talk of Denmark, despite only having around 5,000 inhabitants at the time. In that year, a number of recognised, Danish artists were invited to create murals around the city.

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Vindkraft, 2017
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Vindkraft, 2017

The two Dutch street artists, Leon Keer and Marije Spelbos, are the artists behind this gable painting from 2017 with 3D-effects.
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Alice in Wonderland, 2016
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Alice in Wonderland, 2016

This gable painting is made by the artists Vera Bugatti (Italy) and Carlos Alberto Hernandez (Mexico) and was revealed on July 1st 2016, as the opening of the Street Art Festival in Brande 2016. The piece is truly incredible and builds on the world famous fairy tale "Alice in Wonderland".
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Røde Anna i Birkelund, 1985/1999
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Røde Anna i Birkelund, 1985/1999

This gable painting from 2013 is a portrait of the mother of Finn Birkelund, who was called Red Anna.
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Legetøjsdyr, 1968
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Legetøjsdyr, 1968

This gable painting was created by Leif Jepsen in 1968. The big size of the building visually increases because of the size of the dog.
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Sort/Hvid Relief, 1968/2001
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Sort/Hvid Relief, 1968/2001

This gable painting was created by Kaj Führer in 1968.
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Kvinde, sky og fugl, 1968/2001
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Kvinde, sky og fugl, 1968/2001

Gable painting by Poul Agger in1968.
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Rygsøjler, 1970
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Rygsøjler, 1970

Claes Birch is the artist behind this gable painting from 1970. The artwork was created in collaboration with Midtjysk Kunstforening and Kunstakademiet.
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Rene Linjer, 1991
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Rene Linjer, 1991

The artist behind this gable painting from 1990 is the Norwegian artist Adolf Denis Horn.
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Urkokken (1984)
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Urkokken (1984)

The gable painting "Urkokken" is made by Niels Ejnar Rust in 1984 and renovated in 2004. The art work shows the town arms of Brande.
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Sagnet om Brande Kirke, 1985/1999
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Sagnet om Brande Kirke, 1985/1999

This gable painting is made by Finn Birkelund in 1985. The painting is based on the myth of the church in Brande.
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Puls, 1992
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Puls, 1992

The gable painting "Puls" was created by artist Asbjørn Lønvig in the summer of 1992.
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Danmark, 2003
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Danmark, 2003

Painting by Finn Birkelund from 2003
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Danmark, 2004
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Danmark, 2004

Painting by Lis Gram from 2004
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Japan, 2005
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Japan, 2005

Painting by Mikiya Tokuda from 2005.
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Færøerne, 2006
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Færøerne, 2006

Painting by Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir Niclasen from 2006.
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Litauen, 2007
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Litauen, 2007

Painting by Vytautas Tamolounas from 2007.
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Brasilien, 2008
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Brasilien, 2008

Painting by Carlos Matuck from 2008
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Danmark, 2009
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Danmark, 2009

Painting by Aksel Kror from 2009
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Polen, 2010
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Polen, 2010

Painting by Maciel Osmycki from 2010.
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Livsglæde, 1970
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Livsglæde, 1970

As a part of the Nordic gable Project in 1970, the Finish artist Jorma Kardén created the gable painting "Livsglæde".
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Sirenens Svanesang, 2018
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Sirenens Svanesang, 2018

The increasing plastic-pollution of the oceans is the theme of this gable painting from 2018. Is was created by the Polish street artist Gregor Wosik and collaboration with his partner, Marion Ruthardt.
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January II, 2018
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January II, 2018

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the gable paintings in Brande this gable was decorated by the artist Lisbeth Eugenie Christensen in 2018.
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