Gallery MOMLIS – Fish in Focus

Gallery MOMLIS – Fish in Focus is an art gallery in Bagenkop dedicated to the work of Linea Hansen. Here, locally caught fish are transformed into detailed prints using Gyotaku, a traditional Japanese printing technique. The gallery is set in Bagenkop’s busy fishing harbour, so you experience both the artworks and the working waterfront outside. It is a compact stop where you can connect the harbour’s fishing life with contemporary, fish-inspired prints on paper and other surfaces.

Visit Gallery MOMLIS if you are interested in art closely linked to local fishing life. Linea Hansen’s Gyotaku prints highlight the forms and textures of fish landed in Bagenkop’s harbour. Combined with the working quayside outside, it makes a focused stop that connects sea, harbour and studio in one short visit.

A small, specialised gallery where Gyotaku fish prints tie local catch to contemporary art.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

30-60 minutes.

Best time to visit

Daytime, when the gallery is open and there is activity around Bagenkop harbour.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Linea Hansen - Printmaker

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• Bagenkop's fishing village

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• The Fishermen, Solveig Moa

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• The House of Fishing

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• Village stories: Bagenkop Harbour

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Frequently asked

What is Gallery MOMLIS – Fish in Focus in Bagenkop?

Gallery MOMLIS – Fish in Focus is an art gallery in Bagenkop where artist Linea Hansen presents prints of locally caught fish. She works with Gyotaku, a traditional Japanese technique where real fish are used to create detailed impressions. Set in the town’s working fishing harbour, the gallery links local catch, harbour life and contemporary printmaking in one compact space.

Who is the artist behind the works at Gallery MOMLIS – Fish in Focus?

The works at Gallery MOMLIS – Fish in Focus are by Linea Hansen. She creates prints using locally caught fish and the Japanese Gyotaku technique, which transfers the shapes and textures of the fish onto paper or other materials. Visiting the gallery lets you focus on her approach to combining local fishing with a traditional printing method.

What is Gyotaku, the technique used at Gallery MOMLIS?

Gyotaku is a traditional Japanese method for printing directly from real fish. The fish is prepared and inked, then pressed onto paper or fabric to capture its exact form and surface details. At Gallery MOMLIS – Fish in Focus, Linea Hansen uses Gyotaku with fish landed in Bagenkop, so the artworks reflect both the technique and the local marine life.

How much time should I plan for a visit to Gallery MOMLIS – Fish in Focus?

Gallery MOMLIS is a small, focused space, so many visitors will find that 30 to 60 minutes is enough to look through the works at a relaxed pace. You can combine it with a short walk around Bagenkop’s fishing harbour to see the working setting that inspires the prints on display.

Can I combine a visit to Gallery MOMLIS with other sights in Bagenkop harbour?

Yes, Gallery MOMLIS is located in Bagenkop’s active fishing harbour, so it combines easily with a walk along the quayside and other nearby attractions linked to fishing culture. You can explore the harbour area before or after seeing the Gyotaku prints, keeping everything within a short walking distance.

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