NRCT Engages in Knowledge Exchange on Arts and Cultural Heritage and Museum Management at Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark
21 August 2026
On August 19, 2026, the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), participated in a knowledge exchange and established an international cooperation network with SMK – National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst). SMK is the largest national art museum in Denmark, serving as a repository and exhibition space for world-class art masterpieces, featuring both Danish and international artworks ranging from the 14th century to contemporary pieces.
On this occasion, Dr. Wiparat De-ong, Executive Director of the NRCT, assigned Ms. Saowanee Mungsujaritkarn, Deputy Executive Director of the NRCT, along with the NRCT executives, to meet and hold discussions with Ms. Camilla Jalving, Deputy Director and Head of Research and Collections. Mr. Emil Bjørn Demskov and Ms. Cholada Chokaeo, museum librarians, provided insightful information and led a tour of the museum. The delegation was also honored by the presence of H.E. Mrs. Suphanvasa Chotikajan Tang, Ambassador of Thailand to Copenhagen, who joined the discussions and the museum visit.
During the meeting, the NRCT executives received a warm welcome from the museum’s executives and experts, who shared the rich history of the institution. The museum originated from the Royal Collection of the Danish royal family, dating back to past Danish kings. When Denmark transitioned to a democratic system in 1849, the entire collection—comprising over 200,000 pieces—was transferred to the state as national treasures. The museum aims to inspire visitors and foster a sense of connection with the art. It also features a digital educational platform called "SMK Connect," which links the museum's artworks and digital resources to schools, teachers, and students across Denmark.
The knowledge exchange at the SMK art museum highlights the importance of preserving culture and history in tandem with technological advancements and societal shifts. The NRCT emphasized the application of this knowledge to further research in the dimension of cultural capital. The agency aims to promote inter-institutional collaborations, exchange programs for curators and conservation experts, and the organization of contemporary art and craft exhibitions. Additionally, it supports the application of digital innovations to enhance interactive visitor engagement. This initiative creates opportunities for Thai artists and creators to collaborate with global experts and reflects the NRCT’s steadfast commitment to utilizing science, research, and innovation to drive the creative economy while sustainably elevating the value of Thai cultural capital on the international stage.
