Born 1956, Frederiksberg, Denmark
Lives, France, Denmark and Ireland

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022

The Eighth Day, Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York, NY

2017

The Seventh Day - Genesis, Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York, NY

2016 Heltborg Museum, They
  Det grafiske værksted, Odense
2015

The Sixth Day - The Grand Rapid River, Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York, NY
4 tapisserier, Forår, Sommer, Efterår, Vinter
, Roskilde Domkirke
Fire elementer, Jord vand, Ild, luft, Kunsthuset Palœfløjen, Roskilde

2014

Tidslighed, Sorø Kunstmuseum

2013

The Fifth Day, Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York, NY
Retrospective Works
, Fuglsanghus Horsholm Kunstforening
The Lily of the Field and the Bird under the Sky, Museet Holmen, Logumkloster

2012 Dawn Arrives, Johannes Larsen Museet, Kerteminde
2011 The Fourth Day, Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York, NY
The Entrance Door
, Skovgaard Museet, Viborg, Denmark
2010 Søren Kierkegaard's The Lily of the Field and the Bird under the Sky, Gallery Weinberger, Copenhagen
Lo' how a rose e'er blooming
2009 The Third Day, Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York, NY
Monotypes to Ingemann, Gallery Weinberger, Copenhagen
2007

The Second Day, Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York, NY
Presence, Museum Sonderjylland, Haderslev, Denmark

2006

The First Day , Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK

2005

Åbenbaret, Kunsthallen Brandts Klædefabrik, Odense, DK

2004

Åbenbaret, Museum for Religious Art, Nivaagaards Malerisamling, DK
Bolgebrud, (Breaking the Waves), Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK

2003

Pillar of a Cloud, DCA Gallery , New York , NY

2002

Invisible to visible, Museet Holmen, Løgumkloster, DK

2000

Light/Darkness, Way through Landscape, DCA Gallery,
New York, NY
Way through Landscape, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, DK
Way through Landscape, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen

1997

, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK
, Galleri Profilen, Århus, DK

1996

Burning Bush, DCA Gallery, New York, NY

1995

Gravhøje, Swedish Villa, Bernstorff Castle Park, Copenhagen
Tumulus, DCA Gallery, New York , NY

1993

Mark, Landskabsfragmenter, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK

1992

Landskabsfragmenter, Bishop's Palace, Kalundborg, DK

1991

Eg-Skejten, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK
Efter Naturen, Sophienholm, Lyngby, DK

1990

Prøvetryk, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK
Aalborg Historical Museum, Aalborg, DK

1989

Plov i landskab, Politiken Foyer, Copenhagen, DK
Kornaks over landskab , Århus Municipal Hospital, Århus, DK

1988

Tornekrone, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK
Århus Festival Week, Kreditforeningen Danmark, Århus, DK

1986

Illuminations, Brandts Pakhus, Copenhagen, DK

1985

Klædebon, Nikolaj Church, Copenhagen, DK

 

 

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2013

Pa Kant med Kierkegaard, Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen
Les Tapisserie d' Atelier 3, Poet-Laval, France

2012

Nar Kunsten gar i Kirke, Public Church decorations, Koge Skitsesamling og Musset for Religios Kunst, Lemvig
Arkitektur og Kunst. Cubo Arkitekter Utzon Musset, Aalborg

2008

Atelier 3, Transpositions, Musee Jean-Lurcat, Angers, France

2006

Corner, Charlottenborg, Copenhagen

2004

Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, DK

2003

Corner, Charlottenborg, Copenhagen, DK

2001

Seraphin Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

2000

Koldinghus Museum, Kolding, DK
Herning Kunstmesse, Herning, DK

1996

Brandts Klædefabrik, Odense, DK

1995

Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK
Storstrøm Kunstmuseum, Maribo, DK

1994

DCA Gallery, New York, NY
Contemporary Danish Art Fair, Copenhagen , DK

1989

September Exhibition, Sophienholm, Lyngby, DK

1988

Stockholm Art Fair, Stockholm , Sweden

1987

FIAC, Grand Palais, Paris, France
Charlottenborg Autumn Exhibition, Copenhagen, DK

 

 

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

2016

Opstandelseslyset (The Light of the Ressurection)
Text: Kaj Mogensen
Illustrations: Maja Lisa Engelhardt

 

Angst, grænser og rum: Om angstens ressourcer og nødvendighed (Anxiety, Boundary and Room:
            About the Resources and Imperative of Anxiety)
Text: Lise Winther-Jensen
Illustrations: Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Frydenlund, Copenhagen

2015

The Sixth Day. Catalogue
Text: Bent Melchior and Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York

2014

Bibelens største fortœllinger. New Danish Bible
Illustrations: Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Text: Morten Højsgaard, Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Danish Bible Society, Copenhagen

 

En RosenKrans
Poem: Simon Grotrian
Text: Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Sorø Kunstmuseum

 

Temporality. Catalog
Text: Charlotte Sabroe and Henrik Wivel
Translation: Glyn W. Jones
Sorø Kunstmuseum

2013

The Fifth Day. Catalog
Text: Theodor Jørgensen and Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York and Boggalleriet Rønde Sorø Kunstmuseum

 

The Lily of the Field and the Bird of the Air. Soren Kierkegaard
Illustrations: Maja Lisa Engelhardt.
Afterword: Niels Jorgen Cappelorn.
Translation: Bruce H. Kirmmse
Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York

2011

The Fourth Day. Exhibition catalogue with reproductions
Text: Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York
Towards the Light, Maja Lisa Engelhardt, Twenty Church Embellishments
Text by Else Marie Bukdahl
Conversation between Claus Grymer and Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Photographs by Leif Tuxen
Porten (The Entrance Door)
Exhibition Cataloque with reproductions
Text: Hans Jørgen Frederiksen, Lisbeth Smedegaard-Andersen, Karsten Nissen
Skovgaard Museet Viborg, Denmark

2010

Søren Kierkegaard: Liljen på Marken og Fuglen under Himmelen
Illustrations: Maja Lisa Engelhardt.
Afterword: Niels Jørgen Cappelørn. Kristeligt Dagblads Forlag
Fri hjul. Poems by His Royal Highness Prince Henrik
Illustrations: Her Majesty Queen Margrethe and Maja Lisa Engelhardt. Poul Kristensens Forlag

2009

The Third Day. Exhibition catalogue with reproductions
Text: Maja Lisa Engelhardt
Elizabeth Harris Gallery, New York
Goodrich, John, 'Maja Lisa Engelhardt: The Third Day,' City Arts, May

2008

B.S. Ingemann: Songs for Morning and Evening illusstrated by Maja Lisa Englehardt Text: Niels Kofoed. Published by Gydendal, CopenhagenHeavenly Light in your Hands Text: Lisbeth Smedegaard-Andersen. Illustrated by Maja Lisa Engelhardt Published by Anis, Copenhagen

2007

Kazakina, Katya, "Bible Themes, Exploded Seagulls, Tiny Nudes: Chelsea Galleries", Bloomberg.com, March 23
The Second Day Catalogue with reproductions and text by the artist. Elizabeth Harris Gallery, NY
Presence Catalogue with reproductions. Text: Nils Ohrt Museum Sonderjylland, Haderslev

2004

Kuntz, Melissa “Maja Lisa Engelhardt at DCA”, Art in America , January 2004, pp. 104-5

 

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

2006

Aftenland, ( Land of Evenings ). Text: Henrik Wivel. Poems by Pär Lagerkvist

2005

Burning Bush, Text: Jørgen Bork Hansen

2004

Hviskende Brise, Poems by H.R.H. Prince Henrik of Denmark
Åbenbaret, (Revealed) Text: Hans Edvard Nørregård-Nielsen Nils Ohrt, Dagmar Warming, Sandra Kastfelt

2003

Pillar of a Cloud, Text: Maja Lisa Engelhardt, DCA Gallery , NY

2002

Maja Lisa Engelhardt, A Monograph. Text: Henrik Wivel. DCA Gallery, New York, NY
Unsynlig til synlig (Invisible to visible). Exhibition catalog with reproductions. Text: Lisbeth Smedegaard Andersen.
Museet Holmen, Løgumkloster
(d.3.8.) Kristeligt Dagblad. Maja Lisa Engelhardt interviewed by Claus Grymer.

2001

Ridderen fra Danmark (The Knight from Denmark). Book with reproductions. Text: Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen. Forlaget Rhodos

2000

Way through Landscape. Book with reproductions. Text: Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
The Melancholy Figure. Book with reproductions. Text: Flemming Friborg, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
Saxo – The History of Denmark . Book with reproductions.
Text translated from Latin: Peter Zeeberg, Gads Forlag and D.S.L.
Light/Darkness. Way through Landscape . Exhibition catalog with reproductions. Text: Lisbeth Smedegaard Andersen, DCA Gallery , New York , NY
(21.1.) Kristeligt Dagblad. Text: Sandra Kastfelt.

1999

(6.6) Berlingske Tidende. Text: Lise Lotte Nielsen
(24.4) Kristeligt Dagblad. Maja Lisa Engelhardt interviewed by Claus Grymer
Jakobs kamp med englen (Jacob's fight with the Angel). Book with reproductions. Text: Henrik Wivel and Bent Melchoir, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen , DK

1998

(29.11.) Jyllands-Posten. Maja Lisa Engelhardt interviewed by Kim Hundevadt.
Vinger I-XX . Book with reproductions. Text: Maja Lisa Engelhardt. Poem by P är Lagerkvist, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen , DK

1997

. Exhibition catalogue with reproductions. Text: Maja Lisa Engelhardt, diary notes, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen

1996

Bo Bedre (no.6). Maja Lisa Engelhardt interviewed by Merete Reinholdt
Burning Bush . Exhibition catalogue with reproductions. Text: David Carrier, DCA Gallery , New York , NY

1995

(6.8.) Politiken. Maja Lisa Engelhardt interviewed by Malin Lindgren
(18.3.) Jyllands-Posten. Text: Jan Lund.
N.Y. 1995 Monotypes . Book with reproductions. Text: Hans Edvard Nørregård-Nielsen. Poem by the 1995 Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney. Fr. G. Knudtzons Bogtrykkeri, Copenhagen . Danish and English editions.
Tumulus . Exhibition catalogue with reproductions. Text: Henrik Wivel, DCA Gallery , New York , NY
Weilbach's Encyclopedia of Art . Text: Hanne Abildgaard,
Weilbach, Copenhagen, DK

1994

Mark (Field). Book with reproductions. Text: Martin A. Hansen, Boggalleriet, Rønde, DK

1993

(25.9.) Aktuelt. Text: Gitte Just.
10 lithographs . Catalogue with introduction and reproductions. Edition Yann Samson, Paris-Columbes

1992

Landscape Fragments . Diary entries, Paintings, Photography Sketches. Text: Flemming Friborg. Forlaget Privattryk, Danish and English editions.

1991

Bo Bedre (No.1). Maja Lisa Engelhardt interviewed by Vibeke Dyhrcrone.
(2.7.) Radio Denmark , P1. Poul Grønhøj: “After Nature”
(30.6.) Politiken. Text: Ninka.
(23.5.) Berlingske Tidende. Text:Ole Nørlyng.
Efter naturen (After Nature). Exhibition catalogue with reproductions. Text: Henrik Wivel, Sophienholm, Lyngby, DK
Eg-Skejten (Oak-Skejten). Book with reproductions. Text: Johannes V. Jensen, Boggalleriet, Rønde, DK

1990

Prøvetryk (Trial Print). Exhibition catalogue with reproductions. Text: Maja Lisa Engelhardt, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen , DK

1988

Tornekrone (Crown of Thorns). Exhibition catalogue with reproductions. Text: Hans Edvard Nørregård-Nielsen, Galleri Weinberger, Copenhagen, DK

1986

(2.12.) Berlingske Tidende. Text: Peter Michael Hornung
(1.12.) Politiken. Text: Helle Lassen.
Illumination . Exhibition catalogue with reproductions. Text: Marcel Monnies, Brandts Pakhus, Copenhagen, DK

1985

(6.11.) Kristeligt Dagblad. Text: Poul Erik Tøjner.
Klædebon (Rainment). Exhibition catalogue with reproductions. Text: Lise Funder, Nikolaj, Copenhagen, DK

 

 

 

COLLECTIONS

2016

Ørum Church

2015

Christ Chapel, Cornerstone University, Michigan
Vallensvend Church
Engum Church
Nyborg Church (2012-15)

2014

Frederikskirken, Højbjerg

2013

Ansgar Church, Odense
Glamsbjerg Church

2012

Nyborg Church
Skjold Church
Viborg Domkirke, Cathedral
Ankerfjord Hospice
Hospice Djursland
Rindum Church

2011

Danish Seaman's Church, Brooklyn Heights, NY

2010

Raklev Church, Denmark
Farsø Church, Denmark

2009

Mou Church, Denmark
Narayana Press, Denmark
Museet Kastrupgardsamlingen, Copenhagen

2008

Roskilde University Library, Denmark
Copenhagen University, Denmark
Sankt Lioba Kloster, Frederiksberg, Denmark
Strandvejskirken, Humlebaek, Denmark
Lodbjerg Church, Denmark
Vinding Church, Denmark

2006

Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, DK
Ny Carlsbergfondet, Copenhagen, DK
Deloitte Headquarters, Copenhagen, DK
Probate Court, Copenhagen
Roskilde Museum, Denmark
Lejre Museum, Denmark
Ny Carlsbergfondet, Copenhagen
Statens Kunsfond, Copenhagen
Ball State Museum of Art

2005

Københavns Kommunes Kunstfond, Copenhagen, DK
High Court, Copenhagen, DK
St. Catharinae Church, Ribe, DK

2004

Kunstfonden, Copenhagen, DK
Stoense Church
Skannerup Church
Jyske Bank Headquarters, Silkeborg, DK

2003

Frederiks Church

2002

Hylleholt Church
Nykredit, Copenhagen , DK
Social Democrat Committee Room, Christiansborg (t he Danish Parliment)

2001

Holsted Church
The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen , DK
Grinderslev Church

2000

Ecco Center, Tønder, DK
Aarhus University , Aarhus , DK

1999

The Faculty of Theology, Copenhagen University , DK
Skelund Church

1998

Ikast Seminarium
Roskilde Museum
Deloitte & Touche
Ribe State Country

1997

Telestyrelsen, Copenhagen , DK
C. W. Obel, Copenhagen , DK
Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, DK

1996

Øster Tørsley Church
Our Lady's Convent, Elsinore
Frederiksberg Court

1995

CTI, Centre for Teleinformation, Copenhagen, DK
The Art Museum of Ball State University , Muncie , IN
Odense Town Hall

1994

Danish Telecom Head Office, KTAS, Copenhagen , DK
Søren Kierkegaard Research Centre, Copenhagen , DK

1993

PKA, Copenhagen , DK
Texaco, Copenhagen , DK

1992

Det danske Akademi, Rom
The Folketing Ombudsman's Office, Copenhagen , DK
Nykredit Holding, Copenhagen , DK

1991

Berlingske Advertisement Centre Foyer, Copenhagen , DK

1990

The Scientific Society, Copenhagen , DK
Municipal High School , Grenaa, DK

1989

Coloplast, Espergærde, DK
Sparekassen Sønderjylland, Aabenraa, DK

1988

Hafnia Erhvervsbank, Copenhagen, DK

1987

Nykredit, Copenhagen, DK
Nynäs Oil, Sweden