![](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz2.jpg?w=1024&h=1315&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1695665113&s=82fd6f07d7e40ba8635674dc54dce2da 1024w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz2.jpg?w=768&h=986&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1695665113&s=aba5ef8a8bae6077d146b59691a23176 768w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz2.jpg?w=512&h=657&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1695665113&s=1c06dcedd0b7fe08ee3cfb557f00e021 512w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz2.jpg?w=256&h=328&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1695665113&s=8e5404c243803d3f3e7cb4ab73a49d0b 256w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz2.jpg?w=128&h=164&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1695665113&s=92a246cd38ca61513ebd37f13abab8e2 128w)
Portrait of Sarah Müllertz
Courtesy of Sarah Müllertz and Kinraden
What is the difference between collecting art and buying art in your mind?
Everyone can buy some form of art. The way a collector manages to put together the works of art shows a lot about one's personality and interests.
It is clear that ideas relating to sustainability and ethical practice play a crucial role in your work as a jewellery designer - how do they affect your approach to collecting art?
I don’t think they do, but I must admit that in the last couple of years I’ve been looking at gender diversity among artists, so my latest purchases have been works by women. I don’t know if it’s a deliberate choice, but I think it’s important to look at this as well.
![](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/Hilde-Honerud_Reality-slipped-into-a-symbol-5_2022_100x80cm.jpg?w=1024&h=1280&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1660290993&s=28773467804603f68a63dafc3c9f5815 1024w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/Hilde-Honerud_Reality-slipped-into-a-symbol-5_2022_100x80cm.jpg?w=768&h=960&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1660290993&s=64ddf695591b6f6b4388ad8c35ecc211 768w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/Hilde-Honerud_Reality-slipped-into-a-symbol-5_2022_100x80cm.jpg?w=512&h=640&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1660290993&s=bd85f1436eb00d95c7f870166005f881 512w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/Hilde-Honerud_Reality-slipped-into-a-symbol-5_2022_100x80cm.jpg?w=256&h=320&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1660290993&s=038a3865ae890aa6812931d22c9d8094 256w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/Hilde-Honerud_Reality-slipped-into-a-symbol-5_2022_100x80cm.jpg?w=128&h=160&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1660290993&s=60224d3e4e404e5d0dbf087158353b57 128w)
Hilde Honerud, Reality Slipped Into A Symbol #5, 2022. Courtesy of the artist and MELK
If you were to offer some advice about the ethics of collecting to a new art collector, what would that be?
You have to explore all the art that you can. Go to museums, galleries and remember that you can always ask questions. Art is really personal and it is largely about being open to new learning.
I am constantly discovering new artists and like to expand my horizons. A good idea is to find a gallerist or advisor that you trust and have them introduce you to different artists.
![](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=2048&h=2919&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=fac431b59e98741c5cd8453bc4039db9 2048w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=1920&h=2737&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=ddc4aaafbb6b4855674015e57364b755 1920w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=1536&h=2189&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=0649c472a82afa1eb859ee67db07bd27 1536w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=1280&h=1824&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=ec33e3747f7aa9d3b4287e64db63c088 1280w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=1024&h=1459&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=7d250350913b85e896ef0e4dd1ab40e0 1024w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=768&h=1094&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=ec21d26c949c68f689b8ec403a062cf5 768w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=512&h=729&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=e9619bf3ad82a63a4a0accf68768434d 512w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=256&h=364&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=c5ed0ccaa138a887f6d51de7328d982e 256w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior3.jpg?w=128&h=182&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698052944&s=d724383e6ddc07e3ef9f2132ff3adf5d 128w)
Interior view of Sarah Müllertz's house featuring work by Hilde Honerud, courtesy of Sarah Müllertz
If you could change one thing about the art world, as you experience it, what would that be?
I would really encourage more real human interaction and for others to take the time to immerse themselves and ask questions to talented artists when they get the chance to meet them.
Although viewing art through your phone is far more accessible and convenient, it is also crucial to see art, meet these talented artists in person and to experience their artistic trajectory for yourself.
![](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/GuiltandFear_2022_lowangleHigh_1024x1024@2x.jpg?w=1536&h=2048&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053146&s=dc45a0123f529ccd6713578217932ede 1536w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/GuiltandFear_2022_lowangleHigh_1024x1024@2x.jpg?w=1280&h=1706&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053146&s=3ff47e6420785fe57b0bb8cfdfd7c95f 1280w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/GuiltandFear_2022_lowangleHigh_1024x1024@2x.jpg?w=1024&h=1365&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053146&s=4fd9bcc6ac01e6854f0a9154e82e48d6 1024w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/GuiltandFear_2022_lowangleHigh_1024x1024@2x.jpg?w=768&h=1024&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053146&s=25f827374d84bd92d7fbbbc520705209 768w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/GuiltandFear_2022_lowangleHigh_1024x1024@2x.jpg?w=512&h=682&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053146&s=67877daa3ff4355d2bbaa28b94a1f1ef 512w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/GuiltandFear_2022_lowangleHigh_1024x1024@2x.jpg?w=256&h=341&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053146&s=99edde645359b4621e7a5d8bbe397cd2 256w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/GuiltandFear_2022_lowangleHigh_1024x1024@2x.jpg?w=128&h=170&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053146&s=8d2dd6b98146548dc0ea4f32c0ba97ea 128w)
Ragnar Kjartansson, Guilt and Fear, 2022. Courtesy of the artist and i8 Gallery
Photo by Eddo Hartmann
Do you think collecting culture in Denmark is different to other parts of the world? If so, what are the positive and negative aspects of that difference?
Oh that’s an interesting question. I think due to the fact that we are a democratic country and art is generally more approachable, the collectors are also more different in gender and income compared to abroad where it’s very much a luxury segment.
I love that it’s a more broad segment that buys into collecting here in Denmark. I think it’s very positive that art is nearly the only place existing where you can still challenge opinions views and values. In the global climate we’re living in right now there’s nothing more important than that.
![](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior1.jpg?w=1536&h=2048&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053291&s=ca351062ec1aefd75dc086e4929876b6 1536w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior1.jpg?w=1280&h=1706&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053291&s=dbbd22690b34ba6400ecc28668b7ceeb 1280w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior1.jpg?w=1024&h=1365&q=82&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053291&s=e35b2d46c00451554c0aa1d7895a0149 1024w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior1.jpg?w=768&h=1024&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053291&s=a3821fda50ebb61ddc29fff1e7efed02 768w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior1.jpg?w=512&h=682&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053291&s=f66472df224ecc9df23edcedb3ce2ed4 512w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior1.jpg?w=256&h=341&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053291&s=7de2fbe9a85cf58e2fce1423336ac1d3 256w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz_Interior1.jpg?w=128&h=170&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1698053291&s=03f115b42cd00cd7caa780c7be85fc74 128w)
Interior view of Sarah Müllertz's house featuring work by Ragnar Kjartansson, courtesy of Sarah Müllertz
"Art is nearly the only place existing where you can still challenge opinions views and values. In the global climate we’re living in right now there’s nothing more important than that."
![](https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz1.jpg?w=512&h=639&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1695665090&s=945c69001a80cdb24b0b83d5e8a6dcd6 512w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz1.jpg?w=256&h=319&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1695665090&s=846f3020b3cae0962894d8d9a1a3946e 256w, https://optimise2.assets-servd.host/fluffy-tenrec/production/SarahMullertz1.jpg?w=128&h=159&q=60&fm=jpg&fit=crop&dm=1695665090&s=62012f4583def3bc30a9e21c68dd35df 128w)
Sarah Müllertz, an acclaimed design professional, holds a master's degree from the prestigious Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen.
Having owned a design studio and served as a Partner and Global Head of Design at the globally recognised Henning Larsen Architects, her proficiency is second to none.
In 2019, she chose to concentrate her efforts on KINRADEN, a jewellery brand she initiated in 2014 as a part-time passion project.