HELLO COPENHAGEN

DANSEhallerne på Carlsberg, Pasteursvej 14, 1778 København V Show map

14:00 – 16:00 // no entrance fee (free soup for the first 200 visitors)

The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and DANSEhallerne have invited the Brazilian artist Ricardo Basbaum for a hospitality project of 14 days in Copenhagen.

The project is called ‘Host Guest Ghost’ which states what seems to be the essence of the project: An international exchange of different types of art between the professional guest and the students of the Art Academy. The ghost in this matter is what happens when the audience and the artists meet.

At the 1st event in March 2011 the audience witnessed Chef Magnus Sonne on stage surrounded by heaps of ingredients and 2 modern dancers, dancing to the beat of his knife.

I can’t tell you what will happen this time, but it’s definitely going to be centred on words and soup, and most likely include more joy than an ordinary sleepy Sunday at home.

See more on these sites: The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts &  DANSEhallerne

School of Design & Architecture, Philip de Langes alle 10 (Holmen), Christianshavn Show map

sat: 11:00 – 17:00, sun: 11:00 – 15:00 // no entrance fee

I know it’s not December yet – but we are getting close; and if you are a part of the bunch that already sings carols in august – I’m sure you won’t mind a Christmas market in late November.

This weekend the school of Design & Architecture opens the doors to the annual Christmas Market. Here you’ll find the usual christmas snacks combined with different unique items, arty artefact and handicrafts all for sale and all made by the very talented students.

The premises and general atmosphere are very “hyggelige” and might be enought to bring you into the christmas spirit – that is, if you haven’t already caught it.

VESS - Vesterbro Showroom, oehlenschlægersgade 36, Vesterbro Show map

16:00 – 23:00 // No entrance fee

Strong Arms is the artist behind the solo exhibition at the Art Rebels founded VESS – Vesterbro Showroom.

The vernissage is on friday – so before your friday bar, stop by for some chilled beers and music while enjoying art.

In the art department, you can expect detailed illustrations with inspiration primarily found in the animal kingdom – and who knows? you might end up bringing home some decoration for the walls; there will also be affordable posters as an alternative to the original pieces.

For details, see facebook

IT University, head entrance, Rued Langgaards Vej 7, Ørestad Show map

19:00 – 20:30 // No entrance fee

Fall has come and the darkness with it. I say, why not exploit the darkness instead of mourning the light of summer?
This is exactly what Guerrilla Lighting is about; cutting through darkness with numerous colors, making the night appear as your allie.
The installation is a living piece and only appears when you do. This practically means that the 50 people (maybe you included?) are handed a flashlight and together light up a building and create a temporary light installation.

Show up at the head entrance of the university and take a tour around the exhibition.

If you want to be a part of the installation, you can volunteer at www.lysetsdag.dk

VESS, Vesterbro Showroom, Oehlenschlægergade 36, Vesterbro 1663 Show map

17:00 – 23:00 // no entrance fee

3 young artists have interpreted the theme “Forces of Nature”, which have resulted in this joint exhibition hosted by Artrebels.

Stop by, listen to music, watch some art, meet new people and drink the cold refreshment – Is there any better ways to begin your weekend?

The space will be used as a pop-up store in the future, helping young aspiring artist to show and sell their art.

Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, Copenhagen V Show map

17-19 // free entrance

This thursday Copenhagen Photo Festival will be kick started by the opening of the exhibition:

5 x personal projects.

I have taken a small peep and I most say I am truly impressed by the work and the diversity of the subjetcs represented:

Maria Fonfara shows scenes, which most people probably don’t see very often about love, sex and intimacy in the third age, about loosing your partner and accepting the decay of the body.

Christian Holst takes you to Burma, one of the poorest countries in the world, where people are strongly oppressed by social inequality and disrespected human rights.

Thomas Lekfeldt tells the story of three poor, danish families and the missing resources in their daily life, which most people probably take for granded.

Mads Nissen puts a focus on Denmark’s fallen soldiers and shows photos kindly provided by  families who have lost someone in the war against terror in Afghanistan.

Last but definitely not least Jonathan Bjerg Møller emphasizes the forgotten food crisis in Niger, where more than 10 million people were starving and in great need of help, but never came even close to the media’s attention because of the simultaneously happening earthquake in Haiti and floods in Pakistan.

To see more, check out: www.copenhagenphotofestival.com

The exhibition will run from 9th-19th of June.

Oehlenschlægersgade 36, 1663 København Show map

28th 14-20, 29th 14-19 // free entrance (and beers for the first guests!)

Are your walls bare and boring or do you need to cover up some holes and cracks? Despair not! The creative collective “It’s all good” is here to help you.

This Friday at VESS (VESterbro Showroom) the collective shows their new works, which consists of photography, drawings, paintings and graphic design. The artists displaying their creations are:

Jacob Birch, Martin C. Fagerlund, Anders Gerning, R. F. Hansen, Thoma Pålsson, Simon Rachwan and Martin Ransby.

There will be free beers for the first guests on the opening night. The exhibition runs for the weekend, so if you can’t make it to the opening you can visit these days:

Saturday the 28th of May 14.00 – 20.00 & Sunday the 29th of May 14.00 – 19.00

So drop by and see for yourself if It’s all good.

Facebook event

Sons of Studio, Kødboderne 14, Copenhagen V Show map

19:00-23:00 // free entrance

The idea behind Vector Lounge is simply a one-on-one design battle held simultaneously in Berlin and different cities and for the first time ever Vector Lounge will be held in Copenhagen.

The procedure is simple: Each city has a team of four graphic designers who will create an artwork live in front of the audience.

Each designer gets 30 minutes to create and finish the artwork and will battle one-on-one on a given topic. You can follow the whole making of the artwork live in Copenhagen and on livestream on www.westberlingallery.com.

All works will be uploaded to the website for the audience to vote on the best design. Copenhagen’s team consists of artists Viktor Henderson and Jakob Tolstrup, illustrator Rune Preuthun and graphic designer Sune Christiansen.

The warm-up begins at 19:00 with free Hoegaarden beer and cafe Dyrehaven will serve a cheap hot meal. Music will be provided by SunnyBeachHappySlapMardiGras and Ulle69.

Facebook event (in Danish)
www.triangleproject.blogspot.com

@ WAS, Absalonsgade 21b, Copenhagen V Show map

17:00-22:00 // free entrance

WAS – Wonderland Art Space presents “Nocturne on a Drainpipe Flute” – a solo exhibition by Danish artist called Armsrock.

Armsrock is best known for his urban art projects in the shape of life-size drawings of people. With a foundation in observations of life in urban space, Armsrock investigates the human condition in today’s society.

This exhibition is a theatrical spectacle where drawings are projected on to the walls. Part of the visual material form the exhibition will be used in a series of mobile interventions that takes place in Copenhagen’s urban spaces.

The exhibition runs until 15 January 2011.
Open Tue-Sat from 15:00-19:00

http://armsrock.blogspot.com
http://www.wonderlandartspace.dk

@Sjælør Station, Sjælør Boulevard, Valby Show map

all day // free

Danish street artist called Armsrock has created a light installation at a distinct place in Copenhagen. The area around Sjælør Station is definitely not associated with anything trendy or fashionable, but has that rough urban feel, which has probably inspired Armsrock pick this place for an installation.

Get off the train at Sjælør, preferably at night time, and you will be met by a slideshow outside the station. Another slideshow awaits you if you turn right. Hang out for a bit to see people’s reactions as well.

The installations will be running from 29 October – 14 November 2010.

www.armsrock.blogspot.com

NY TAP (Carlsberg), Pasteursvej 54, Copenhagen V Show map

16:30-19:30 // 50 Dkk (free entrance until 19:30)

Go to Ny Tap at Carlsberg and experience the first project from Wunderkammer.

The entire space in the building is transformed into a scenario which is likely to bring your thoughts back to a surreal scene from a 1950s ‘Drive In’ movie.

Wunderkammer is an artistic initiative that attempts to create platforms for artists from all disciplines interested in incorporating their work into live-events. So you can expect micro performance installations thorughout the evening.
Program:
16.30: Luke Cooper, co-founder of Wunderkammer, talks about working with public-absorbing performances as part of the city’s development.
17.30: Take a look at some of the other creative workshops in Ny Tap
18.30: Talk at the ‘drive in’ bar
19.30: Show of the evening (a mix of acrobats, film, visuals and sound)

The show runs until Nov 13 but what’s special about the two specific days is that you’re invited behind the scenes of the show and the Ny Tap building so go and have a sneak peek.

www.thewunderkammer.dk