ABOUT


Aske Jonatan Kreilgaard (b. 1992) is a renowned artist, activist, and lecturer. His artwork AGAPE (2022) gained international fame, going viral with over 300 articles and 20 million social media views, and is permanently showcased at KØN – Gender Museum Denmark. At 22, Kreilgaard gave away his possessions to travel the world, becoming an artist and social entrepreneur. He debuted as a screenwriter and director with the experimental art film PRIMA MATERIA in 2022. Kreilgaard also founded the NGO Refugee Youth Service, supporting unaccompanied children across Europe. His lecture, ‘You Must Survive,’ based on his experiences with mental health issues, the refugee camp in Calais, and his personal journey, has toured Denmark, reaching nearly 100,000 people.

On this webpage you will find information about Aske Jonatan Kreilgaard’s latest and former works of art, his humanistic work, TedxTalk, media coverage and press contact.