We are pleased to announce the addition of three paper works, two painted books and a figure of Ovartaci’s to our collection.

These new works show Ovartaci’s ongoing curiosity and creative power. The painted books – a Russian/Danish dictionary and a Chinese self-study book – are richly decorated with his characteristic figures and give an insight into his linguistic interest and artistic universe. The works on paper show features from Ovartaci’s time as a house painter and his passion for decorative painting – a technique known from his bed and a number of other works.

We look foreward to sharing them with you.

In the Autumn, we invite you to get close to the house painter from Ebeltoft and learn more about why he became a patient at the Psychiatric Hospital in Risskov.

Throughout the Autumn we offer guided tours, where you can participate as an individual or in a small group of family or friends. On the tour you will gain insight into how Ovartaci's art still enriches us with important insights and realizations today. And furthermore, you will learn about the thoughts behind the construction of the characteristic buildings in Risskov that housed the Psychiatric Hospital for more than 160 years.

The tour lasts 45-60 minutes and we recommend you set aside time to immerse yourself in the exhibition afterwards. 

Buy your ticket here:

Saturday 16 August at 13-14

Saturday 13 September at 13-14

Saturday 27 September at 13-14

Saturday 11 Oktober at 13-14

Saturday 1 November at 13-14

Saturday 8 November at 13-14

There are 20 tickets for each tour being sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

The guided tours are in Danish.

We are repeating the popular combined tours and dinner during the Autumn.  

Join one of the exciting, guided tours in Ovartaci’s wondrous universe and get an insight into life at the Psychiatric Hospital in Risskov. The tour starts at 17:00 and our skilled tour guide takes you on an exciting tour in our permanent exhibition.

At 18:00 a nice hot meal is served together with a glass of wine leaving you to enjoy the meal and take a closer look on your own at the exhibitions until closing time at 20:00.

There are 20 tickets for the tour, which are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so, bring your friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse and we promise you food for thoughts,

The tour lasts approx. one hour and is in Danish.

Book your ticket today:

Thursday 28 August

Thursday 25 September

Thursday 30  October

Thursday 20  November

The exhibition “365 DAYS IN A BAG – Uncertainty as a driving force · Release the line” invites you into a creative space, where control is paused, and intuition takes over. Here, uncertainty is not a stumbling block – but the very engine behind the creative process.

Experience the works by singer, musician and artist Lars H.U.G and become a part of the art and the exhibition, when you release your own lines on the work surfaces.

What happens when we let go of control and just draw?

Stop by. Let go of control. Let yourself be carried away.

The exhibition can be experienced until 14 September.

Danmarks Radio (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) has produced the podcast series ‘Skriget fra Asylet’ (The Scream from the Asylum) which take an honest look at life behind the walls of the Psychiatric Hospital in Risskov. 

Here, especially in the hospital's early years, patients struggled with more than mental illness – they also came face to face with a system characterized by unskilled caregivers with little understanding of mental illness.

Life at the hospital was far from a bed of roses.

The Podcast is in Danish and can heard here

Members of Friends of Museum Ovartaci help ensure the continued existence of the museum and help make a difference by eliminating prejudices and create an understanding of mental illness through art and history of art.

In other words: Museum Ovartaci needs you!

As a member of Friends of Museum Ovartaci you get special benefits. You will be invited to events, openings, pre-views, special friend-events and a discount to selected events. Furthermore, a membership in Museum Ovartaci’s Friends grants free admission to the museum. Membership price 225 DKK per year.
Sign up and become a part of Museum Ovartaci’s Friends by following the link below.