Background
Gether, Christian was born on March 12, 1948 in Copenhagen.
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Gether, Christian was born on March 12, 1948 in Copenhagen.
Bachelor in English, Copenhagen University, 1973. Bachelor in Film Science, Copenhagen University, 1976. Master of Arts in Art History, Copenhagen University, 1982.
With, Moller Steamship, Copenhagen
teacher, Folkeuniversity, Copenhagen, 1982;
art critic, Venstrepressens Bureau, Copenhagen, 1982;
deputy manager, Den Permanente Aktieselskab, Copenhagen, 1983;
estimator, Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, Copenhagen, 1984;
music director, West Zealand Art Museum, Soroe, Denmark, 1986-1995;
director, Danish Contempory Art Foundation, since 1995;
director, ARKEN Museum Modern Art, Ishøj, Denmark, since 1997. Deputy chairman Culture Ministry International Exhibition Committee, 1990-1996. Member The Minister of Culture's Think Tank, 1993-1996.
Consultant Nordic Minister Council, 1993. Chairman Nordic Arts and Crafts Committee, 1994, Nordic Traveling Grants Committee, 1994.
Board of directors Commers and Tourist Association, Soroe, 1993-1996, Nordic Artist Association. Member Danish Art Museum Association (chairman 1990-1993), International Council Museum.
Married Vibeke Petersen, October 19, 1947. Children: Sophus, Peter.