Art and sculpture in Næstved
Næstved offers a large selection of art and sculpture. Take a walk around the city and explore the art in the cityscape.

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Slattenpatten and her daughters
In 2010, the much discussed sculpture of the internationally recognized Danish artist Bjørn Nørgaard was inaugurated at Axeltorv.

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The calf
The calf, which is a bronze sculpture on a granite base, is made by the artist Gudrun Lauesen. It is placed in front of Sct.

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Fladsåtrolden
'The Monk's Hill' - Munkebakken - is part of a 10 km. ridge - Mogenstrup Aas - which is the result of glacial deposits from the end of the last Ice Age.

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Næstved Street Art
Næstved Art Town is an art project throughout Næstved, created by international artists who normally wouldn’t come to the city.

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Obelisk
The memorial is an approx. 10 meters high obelisk erected by residents of Præstø County's 3rd constituency for Frederik 7 as a thank you for signing the first Danish constitution in 1849

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Munkebakken (Monks Hill)
Næstved's Green Oasis in the City Center

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NU Gallery
On June 8, 2019, NU galleri opened at Maglemølle in Næstved. The artist-run gallery is run by artists Søren Martinsen and Dorte Buchwald and is presently showing innovative, experimental contemporary art in Næstved.

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The Girl at Vadestedet
'The Girl at Vadestedet' is made in bronze and was erected in 1980 whilst the building still belonged to the renouned entrepreneur Boeje Nielsen. The building now houses Naestved's regional radio station.

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Violinpigen
Violinpigen stands in the heart of Næstved as an elegant bronze sculpture with calm shapes and a lively expression.

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Bronze statue of Naestveds founder Peder Bodilsen
The bronze sculpture, which is also called "Denmark's smallest riding statue" was erected on the occasion of Næstved's 800th anniversary in 1935. It is a 42cm high bronze statue which depicts the nobleman Peder Bodilsen for horse.

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Fylkings Glass
I make oven-shaped glasses in strong colors with quirky motifs that call for joy and humor - but I also make glasses in calm colors with thoughtfulness that offers a trip to deeper minds.

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Kunst & Ting
Kunst & Ting is a combination of a gallery and a vintage shop.

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The Graphics Gallery
GrafikGalleriet (The Graphics Gallery) is part of the artist directed grafisk værksted (graphics workshop) and owes its existence to the fact that Grønnegades Kaserne Culture Centre and Næstved…

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Kirsaa Sculpture & Painting
Kirså sculpture & paintingMy name is Susanne Kirså and I am a professional painter and sculptor specialised in bronze casting. I take the inspiration for my works from my surroundings, particularly from the people I get to know.

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Vision
The striking steel sculpture combines modern art and simple shapes in a design that stands out in the urban landscape.

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Talbrucke Tiefland
This sculpture represents a fairytale creature. The mystic title refers to the creature's unshakeable position on solid legs and a heavy head.

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Stenbider
A fountain sculpture made of stone and inlaid with pieces of coloured glass and stones. 110 cm long and 70 cm high, with a granite base 63 x 40 x 95 cm.

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Slagkilden
This was originally a fresh water spring, and in 1864 a Soeren Knaeckenborg had it renovated on the occassion of his Golden Wedding Anniversary. The inscription was done in 1864.

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Mindesten for faldne soldater
Memorial to the soldiers from Næstved and surrounding areas who fell during the battles for the fatherland in 1848-50 and 1864. The memorial was erected by a local association, ‘The Danish Defence Brothers for Næstved and surrounding areas’, on 14 April 1904.

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Cult stone
The Cult Stone. A work of art radiating erotica. Made of granite from Bornholm. Measurements: Oval : 175 x 122 cm. Pointed column: 160 x 110 cm. Base : 75 x 190 x 20 cm.

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The freedom fighter
The freedom monument is an approx. 4 meter high concrete sculpture made by sculptor Arne Bang from Fensmark. The sculpture was erected at the foot of the "Munkebakken" in 1955 on the 10th day of the liberation.




