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I am the UK Director at Modernity, a Nordic design gallery established in Stockholm in 1998, where I lead the development and expansion of the business within the UK.
I am passionate about promoting Nordic design and culture to a wider and diverse audience, and creating meaningful connections and experiences through art.
Press.
Domus Nova - Nov 2021
We speak to design store Modernity’s UK Director, Sebastien Holt, about their London gallery space, what spurred his love of Scandinavian furniture and why the Swedes are lightyears ahead of us. Plus, an insight into some of their most coveted pieces.
Design Anthology - Feb 2020
Swedish gallery Modernity's temporary occupation of a Georgian mansion brings the best 20th-century Scandinavian design to W1
Monocle Print - Nov 2021
‘Street Credibility’ feature on Modernity’s new Westbourne Grove gallery in London.
“Reflecting on the future of the gallery, which will sell designs from the likes of Hans Wegner and Alvar Aalto, Holt says that he wants places like this to play a big part on the high street and that Modernity will become a feature of this West London enclave.”