2023 | David Meltzer

Interview on Game, Set, Life

Mikael joined David Meltzer and Rick Macci one the “Game, Set, Life” show where he shared some of his best advice to young entrepreneurs, business owners, artists and anybody who wants to level up.

• How being stuck is an opportunity to level up.
• Learn to look forward to your next mistake.
• Gratitude will change your perspective
• Get out of your comfort zone and pursue your dream life.

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2022 | Cultured

Inside Mikael B's Ever-Evolving Dreamscapes

Spray paint is notoriously difficult to restrain. Graffiti is intimately tied to gesture, a style of mark-making both ubiquitous and logistically elusive among the layered surfaces of a cityscape. For the Danish artist Mikael B, who grew up captivated by the inscriptions and soaring designs tagged across his native town of Holbæk, the artform proved irresistible.

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2022 | Articular

Mikael B makes long-awaited return home

We’ve had a talk to Mikael B about his home-coming to Denmark later this month and his creative drive serving as a base for his solo show The Evolution of Everything, opening in Copenhagen on October 21st.

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2022 | Borsen

Mikael sells art for millions

Mikael B. has very successful with his exhibition at The Plant in Copenhagen. In a few days, he has sold art for more than 3 million DKK and proved that you can easily manage without the usual sales channels such as the galleries.

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2022 | TV2

Interview on Danish National TV

Video clip from TV2 Go’ Morgen Danmark live talk show with Michèle Bellaiche during Mikael’s visit in Denmark. They talked about his new exhibition “The Evolution Of Everything” and his journey moving from Denmark to LA.

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2022 | not real art

Taking Control of Your Creative Career

How many people would be willing to risk it all to pursue their dreams? Today’s guest, Danish artist Mikael B., packed his bags and flew to LA after selling the graphic design company he started with his twin brother.

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2021 | The Artist Business Plan

Believe in Yourself with Mikael B

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with Mikael B to learn how to take the leap of faith to lead the life you want. This is a manifesting masterclass, from someone who works hard when things get hard. Jump into life and you will feel amazing.

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2021 | artnews

Mikael B’s Latest Exhibition in Los Angeles Presents Genre-Bending Works

At the May 1 opening reception, avid fans and gallery enthusiasts gathered—in respectfully distanced groups—at the West Hollywood space to be among the first to witness the display of this cohesive collection.

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2021 | Juxtapoz

Mikael B’s latest body of work follows three years of preparation

Inspired by Dalí, Kay Sage, Pollock, Peter Saul and Albert Oehlen, Flow State unanimously explores, juxtaposes and reconciles the three worlds of abstract expressionism, geometric abstraction and surrealism, with Mikael’s signature idiom.

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2021 | Secret Los Angeles

Dive into the electric colors and whimsical abstractions at ‘Flow State'

Contrast the bleakness of 2020 with the vivid large-scale creations of Danish L.A.-based artist Mikael B. Step out of your mind and get lost in a universe of color explosions contained within a mix of organic lines and 3D geometric shapes with ‘Flow State.’

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2021 | Graffiti Art

What if we look at the world through the lens of Street Art?

Mikael B has forged his own abstract language, inviting the audience into his imaginary world.

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2020 | Entrepreneur

What It's Like to Be a 30-Year Overnight Success

Visual artist and entrepreneur Mikael Brandrup talks about how it took him decades to discover how he wanted to earn his living.

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2020 | Good Morning Lala Land

How positivity and mindfulness played a great role in Mikael's success

Artist Mikael B guests the talk show “Good Morning Lala Land” live from Los Angeles to talk about his move from Denmark to LA and how he lives his life by the mantra that everything is possible. A mantra that has brought him to where he is today.

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2019 | Berlingske

IN THE United States, IT IS AS IF I HAD WINGS

He was a restless and searching soul who, despite success, ended up in an identity crisis. Mikael B. first finally found peace and his artistic potential in Los Angeles.

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2019 | Min By

ART THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

He rejoices that his art has now evolved to be more than “just” something to look at.

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2019 | Nørrebro Bladet

GRAFFITI STAR DESIGN CLIMATE T-SHIRT

Now he is back in Copenhagen to promote a t-shirt he designed that will raise awareness of climate change.

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2019 | Via TT

Wants to make the fashion industry green

The Swedish nonprofit organization The Perfect World Foundation, together with Boozt.com and artist Mikael B, wants to influence the fashion industry to become more sustainable and is now creating a green initiative to reduce the climate impact.

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2019 | Nordisk Skog

FASHION MUST GET THE FOREST TO GROW

In a new collaboration with Boozt.com and artist Mikael B, the organization will develop the project, and at the same time influence the fashion industry to become more sustainable.

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2019 | Industripress

FASHION MUST GET THE FOREST TO GROW

Avoid deforestation around the world by planting and protecting a million trees.

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2019 | DR

GRAPHITI ADDS COLOR TO ROSKILDE FESTIVAL

He was at the Roskilde Festival these days, where – voluntarily without payment – he decorated a ten-by-four-meter wall with his art in the festival grounds close to the Orange Scene. A project that took several days to make.

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2019 | Sjællandske Medier

PSSST! IN FRONT OF ORANGE

Over a quarter of a million people follow Mikael Brandrup on social media, and the world has long been watching the 34-year-old artist, who broke through internationally after moving to Los Angeles five years ago, focusing everything on his graffiti art.

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2019 | Molotow

Introducing MIKAEL BRANDRUP aka KETS

Since many years we supply and support the ROSKILDE FESTIVAL Graffiti Camp with Premium Spraypaint!

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2019 | LA Weekly

Art Share L.A. Is Keeping Art — and Artists — in the Arts District

The old factory building on the corner of E. 4th Place and S. Hewitt Street in the Arts District is covered in a dynamic angular mural by Danish artist Mikael B.

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2018 | TV2 News

Live feature from Never Tomorrow

TV2 NEWS stopped by at the opening night of “Never Tomorrow”

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2018 | Juxtapoz

Mikael B seizes the day with his new show, Never Tomorrow, in Copenhagen

Mikael B is opening a new show titled Never Tomorrow in Copenhagen, Denmark, this coming Saturday, October 6 2018.

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2018 | Politiken (Danish daily)

It just a small opportunity. But it's bigger in Los Angeles than anywhere else

In Los Angeles, creative people go all out to make a career for themselves within the movie industry, music or art.

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2018 | Avisen.dk (Danish net-based daily)

Danish artist after breakthrough: I follow my heart

The graffitist, Mikael B, is back from the US for a while, with the same message that once brought him there.

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2018 | Jyllands Posten (Danish daily)

The spray cans took him to never-never land

When a boy, he would paint on the fence around his childhood home on Tuse Næs. Today, his works are on show at the hippest Californian galleries.

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2018 | BT (Danish tabloid)

Danish artist after breakthrough in the US: I follow my heart

The graffitist, Mikael B, is back from the US for a while, with the same message that once brought him there.

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2018 | Kunsten.nu (Danish art site)

Graffiti is gold – in the right hands

Mikael B is about the story of a graffitist having taken the long trip from DK to LA, right from the street and into a commercial career, that is clearly distinct from the conventional art scene.

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2018 | TV2 Lorry (regional television)

A portrait of Mikael B

TV2 Lorry visited Mikael B on the days preceding the opening of Never Tomorrow, following him during his preparations for his, so far, most comprehensive exhibition.

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2018 | Kopenhagen Artguide

Never Tomorrow – art listing

Mikael B is a renowned, expressive, international artists – he sees opportunities rather than limitations, a fact that pervades his art and career.

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2018 | Østjylland (Danish regional television)

Danish artist gets success through social media: You reach the right people

Danish graffitist, Mikael B, is a success. This is not just because of his ability as a painter, but also because of his use of social media.

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2018 | Århus Stiftstidende (Danish daily)

From Los Angeles to Viby: It all began with graffiti

”It all began with graffiti, and today Mikael B has more than 260,000 followers on social media.

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2018 | Jyllands Posten, Århus (local section of Danish daily)

Aarhus-based company literally creates the framework for Danish star artist

The Aarhus frame factory, Knud Høi A/S, is the supplier of frames, canvas and good company for LA-based Danish graffitist, Mikael B.

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2018 | Go’ Aften Danmark (nationwide television)

Mikael B paints Ferrari during the transmission of the television program, Go’ Aften Danmark

Mikael paints the hood of the Ferrari auctioned off after the charity race, Cool Car Race, that has just raised record-high funds for vulnerable children in Denmark.

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2018 | Connery

This year's Cool Car Race features an art work on wheels

Arty wrap-up of a work of art. The annual Cool Car Race takes place from May 25-27.

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2018 | Amazing Car

Unique Ferrari unveiled during Cool Car race 2018

A unique Ferrari will be the center of attention at this year’s Cool Car Race.

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2018 | TV2 Fyn (Danish regional television)

Just must hear and touch? Supercars make pitstop in Odense

An entire caravan of roaring supercars will hit Odense when, next week, Cool Car Race raises funds for Danish children in need of an extra helping hand.

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2018 | M!

Ferrari California transformed into a Danish work of art

This year’s Cool Car Race features an absolutely unique Ferrari.”

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2018 | Bil Magasinet (Danish car magazine)

Watch a piece of art wheel its way across Denmark

Every year, the charity race, Cool Car Race, raises money for children in need of an extra helping hand.”

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2018 | Vild med biler (Danish car magazine)

Unique Danish Ferrari is a piece of art

It seemed like a wild and unrealizable idea, but ended up by becoming a reality.

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2018 | Børsen (Danish daily)

Ferrari artwork on a speedy visit to Denmark

Cool Car Race was first launched in 2012 as a race for well-to-do business people with a desire to support children in need of an extra helping hand.

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2018 | Wide Walls

In 2013 Mikael risked everything to make his move to Los Angeles.

Mikael B is featured in a article on Wide Walls about his background and inspiration.

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2018 | Montana Cans

Mikael B – Vivid Rhythms mural in Los Angeles

Montana Cans sums up Mikael B’s latest mural in downtown L.A.

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2018 | Wide Walls

Mikael B has developed a signature artistic identity

Mikael B is featured in Wide Walls’ street update regarding recommended sights from around the world.

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2017 | Voyage LA

Mikael B’s need for independence

Mikael is being interviewed by the local Los Angeles digital publication Voyage LA about him moving from Denmark to LA and his career.

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2017 | Bombing Science

Graffiti made a huge impact on my life

An interview with Mikael about his alter ego KETS and the graffiti publication Bombing Science.

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2017 | Bizarre Beyond Belief

New Mural for SHINE Art Festival

Mikael’s contribution to the Shine Mural Festival portrayed on the cultural digital publication, Bizarre Beyond Belief.

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2017 | Mehoville

Mondrian to Open Exhibit by Danish Street Artist

Review of Mikael’s solo show at the LA located hotel Mondrian by the locale newspaper Wehoville.

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2017 | SBE

A Danish native making his mark on the Mondrian, LA

Mikael’s interview at the leading international lifestyle hospitality company SBE before his solo show at their LA located hotel Mondrian.

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2017 | Politiken

The guy who paints gables for Google

Mikael’s contribution to the Nordic Open Air Gallery in Copenhagen portrayed in the Danish newspaper Politiken.

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2017 | Politiken

Scandinavia's largest open air gallery

Mikael’s contribution to the Nordic Open Air Gallery in Copenhagen portrayed in the Danish newspaper Politiken.

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2017 | Tv2 - Go’Morgen DK

Mikael is in the “Go’Morgen Denmark” studio to talk about his latest project, where he is participating in the Nordic region’s largest open air gallery in Copenhagen NW.

2017 | DR.dk Kultur

Mikael is now living the dream in the US

“The Danish graffiti artist Mikael Brandrup has found himself on the American West Coast, where his art has become more liberated than it was when he lived in Denmark.”

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2017 | Nørrebro Nordvest Bladet

Artist from L.A. revamps Copenhagen NW

“Over the summer, four gables on Rentemestervej will be transformed into an open-air gallery, where four graffiti artists put their mark on the district. The first gable is now ready.”

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2017 | TV2 Lorry

Talented artist paints gables in North West

“TV2 Lorry is documenting how Mikael paints his contribution to the Nordic region’s largest open air gallery.”

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2017 | Ehandel.se

His graffiti art is sold all over the world

“The Danish artist Mikael B has soon become famous for his art, combining intense colors and graphic shapes with modern graffiti art.”

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2017 | Inredningsnyheter.se

Colorful art

“The artist Mikael Brandrup is born in Denmark and started his professional career as an artist almost four years ago after his artwork went viral.”

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2017 | Rogue Magazine, US

Artist Profile: Mikael B

“Walking through Reality Shift the newest endeavour from Danish born artist Mikael Brandrup, it’s easy to see his roots lie in graffiti and graphic design, having built a bona fid street empire in Denmark.”

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2017 | White Hot Magazine

Cosmic Connections: The Art of Mikael B

“What does the artist do? He draws connections. He ties the invisible threads between things.”

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2016 | TV3, realityshow

Mikael participates in the Danish reality show “1. Class Merchants” in three episodes about the preparations for his solo show “Just Be” in Copenhagen.

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2016 | DR1, Aftenshowet

Mikael is interviewed on the biggest talk show in Denmark, “Aftenshowet” on danish television DR1, where he shares the story behind his success.

2016 | Jyllands Posten

“FRA GADEN TIL GALLERIET”

“When the Danish contemporary artist Mikael B for the first time in 2014 put an art piece up on social media, he got 22,000 interested comments ..”

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2016 | Jyllands Posten

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“Graffiti art is perhaps really more an American than a Danish phenomenon. 31-year-old designer and artist Mikael Brandrup agrees that..”

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2016 | Liebhaver Boligen

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“Mikael B started as a graffiti artist at the South Harbor in Copenhagen painting..”

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2016 | Berlingske

“FROM COPENHAGEN TO HOLLYWOOD”

“Today Mikael Brandrup is an established fusion artist with house and studio in Hollywood Hills..”

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2016 | Metro Express

“MIKAEL PAINTS FOR NIKE AND GOOGLE”

“His artwork goes for up to $30,000 each, and super brands like Nike, Google..”

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2016 | Århus Stiftstidende

“GRAFITTI ART AROUND THE WORLD FROM BRABRAND, DENMARK”

“A danish framing factory in rapid growth has gotten a graffiti artist as a customer, and that means orders from around the world..”

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2016 | Nordvestnyt

“GRAFITTI IS MIKAELS LIVELIHOOD”

“Mikael Brandrup from Hørby has made it as an artist in Los Angeles, USA..”

2015 | Exhibiton Reviews

“EMERGING ALCHEMY”

2013 | Nordvestnyt

“TUSE NÆS ON THE WORLD MAP”

“Mikael’s graphic sense interprets the world map in a modern and minimalist style, and has been the young artist’s breakthrough..”

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