S7E4. Kristian Thomassen

From his apartment in Greenwich Village, New York, Odense-born Danish creative marketer KRISTIAN THOMASSEN recalls leaving home immediately after high school, and experiencing a deep feeling of belonging in New York City. Kristian pays homage to his mentor in his new city, a fellow Dane, or two, and describes his fast-paced work developing campaigns for brands to reach a young demographic with a Gen Z mindset. Lastly, Kristian shares why he is a fan of Pippi Longstocking.----------For today's episode, Kristian Thomassen chose Michelangelo Buonarroti's Siddende dreng, or Crouching Boy, from 1915 from the collection of the National Gallery of Denmark.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KAS2382 ----------Private Photograph----------This conversation with Tina Jøhnk Christensen occurred on May 1, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/                 email: [email protected]