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Danish Cultural Institute

Logo: Danish Cultural Institute, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

The Danish Cultural Institute promotes cultural exchanges between Denmark and the rest of the world. It supports projects aimed at long-term cooperation between foreign and Danish cultural institutions, artists and other professionals. The current CEO is Camilla Mordhorst.2 It was founded in 1940.1 It is headquartered in Vartov.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1940Founded1
  • HeadquartersVartov, Denmark1
  • Websitewww.dankultur.dk
  • Legal formFoundations and other independent institutions1
  • Kind of organizationGovernment agency1
  • LEI549300YQYV3GEKGB8D673
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressc/o Vartov, Farvergade 27 L 2., 1463 København K, Denmark3
  • Registered withDanish Business Authority, 102777283

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The Danish Cultural Institute promotes cultural exchanges between Denmark and the rest of the world. It supports projects aimed at long-term cooperation between foreign and Danish cultural institutions, artists and other professionals. The current CEO is Camilla Mordhorst.2

The story

The Danish Cultural Institute began in 1940, when Folmer Wisti established the Danish Society. The aim of the Society was to promote international understanding through information about Denmark and to further the exchange of culture, ideas and experience between Denmark and other countries. Its name was changed to the Danish Cultural Institute in 1989.

Since its foundation, the Danish Cultural Institute has put a lot of effort into its local representation in foreign countries. The first foreign branch offices were established in 1947. These offices are often situated outside the capital city.

From Wikipedia’s article on Danish Cultural Institute, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Leadership

Who has led Danish Cultural Institute, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Camilla Mordhorst2019–now
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Board members and other officers (2)

Timeline

  1. Jan 1, 2019New chief executive Camilla Mordhorst becomes CEO1
  2. 1940Founded Founded1

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