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Artist Spotlight: Norwegian Illustrator Anette Moi

In the era of social media where there is a constant flow of visual information, it becomes harder and harder to appreciate what we see. But looking at Norwegian artist Anette Moi’s bold, colorful...

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An American Icon in Denmark: Ed Ruscha at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

In partnership with       “The thing about Ed Ruscha’s work,” Anders Kold says, “is that it’s very funny. For me, it will be most interesting to see how that humor is interpreted outside of an...

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Artist Spotlight: Danish Painter Stine Tranekjær

Danish artist Stine Tranekjær’s main artistic concern lies in understanding the philosophical paradox of “right and wrong.” Stine explores the opposites through color, and light experiments, short...

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Artist Spotlight: Norway-Based Illustrator Isabelle Feliu

Isabelle Feliu is an Oslo-based, Québec-born illustrator whose work captures a blend of cultures, celebrates womanhood, and highlights body positivity in a wonderful way. Being half-Honduran (her...

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Artist Spotlight: Danish Photographer Morten Nordstrøm

Morten Nordstrøm is a Copenhagen-based photographer who focuses on city and architecture photography, as well as portraits and landscapes. He has a Bachelor and half of a Master’s Degree in Digital...

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Artist Spotlight: Swedish Visual Artist Gabriel Isak

Gabriel Isak is a Swedish visual artist who uses photography as a metaphor for experiences of the soul. As Gabriel explains it, there are life experiences that transform and develop the soul. Gabriel’s...

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Artist Spotlight: Copenhagen’s Underground Music Party Collective KUNE

It was at a meeting with three members of KUNE that I learned about Esperanto, a single global language created by Polish doctor Ludovic Lazarus Zamenhof in 1887. As I sat with DJ Martin Gilleshøj...

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Artist Spotlight: Copenhagen Gallery CAN FAMILY

On a recent stroll in Copenhagen, I came across beautiful prints and ceramic pieces displayed in a the storefront called CAN FAMILY. I went inside and was greeted by Stine and Martin, a husband and...

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Artist Spotlight: Norwegian Photographer Lasse Fløde

Norwegian photographer Lasse Fløde has been in the game so long, he refers to himself as “old school” in references and approach. That’s quite something to call yourself at the tender age of 30, but...

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Artist Spotlight: Copenhagen Art Space Underbanen

Located in the shadow of Nørrebro’s S-train line, art space Underbanen is a world away from Copenhagen’s slick central gallery district. Its basement premises is nestled among car repair shops,...

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Artist Spotlight: Denmark-Based Photographer Giulia Mangione

Italian photographer Giulia Mangione was introduced to photography at an early age. On every birthday, she received a camera as a gift from her father, who was an amateur photographer. Before she...

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Artist Spotlight: Dutch Visual Artist Pleun Van Dijk on Creating Art at...

London-based Dutch artist Pleun Van Dijk describes herself as a “researching artist;” someone who explores the world around her through observation, experimentation, and analysis that is then reflected...

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Artist Spotlight: Danish Classical Composer Louise Alenius

Throughout a distinguished career, classical composer Louise Alenius has written music resonating with audiences of thousand-seat theaters. But two years ago, she felt compelled to reverse-engineer her...

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Artist Spotlight: Denmark-Based Photographer Zozo Ntokazi Mposula

Zozo Ntokazi Mposula knew she had to do something, but she wasn’t sure what it was just yet. “My daughter came home from school one day and said that she wanted to have straight hair,” Zozo explains....

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What It’s Like to Live in Copenhagen’s Pirate Harbor

Among the wild reed beds close to Christiania beach in the south of Copenhagen, Lisa Weber docks her small dingy on a makeshift pontoon and ushers me aboard. Over on the opposite bank, I glimpse the...

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Artist Spotlight: Denmark-Based Artist Goda Gontyte

Originally from Lithuania, artist Goda Gontyte relocated to Copenhagen to pursue a career in Denmark. Educated as a graphic designer, Goda graduated from Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam where her...

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Artist Spotlight: Swedish Artist Anna Nordström

Swedish artist Anna Nordström works with quilting, embroidery, sketching, stitching, and other textile work. Her playful approach to art and great sense of humor instantly bring a smile to the viewer’s...

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Artist Spotlight: Danish Photographer Peter Funch

I meet Danish photographer Peter Funch at Vinyl bar in the old funky district of Vesterbro in Copenhagen. With some nice tunes in the background, we talk about his photography. Peter likes using the...

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Artist Spotlight: Finnish Illustrator Linda Vuorenvirta

Finnish illustrator Linda Vuorenvirta, based in Helsinki, creates both digital and traditional illustrations. She uses Procreate for her digital work and pens, pencils, and markers for her handmade...

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Artist Spotlight: Danish Painter Augusta Atla

Danish painter Augusta Atla’s studio is a small attic room. White walls are decorated with collages and posters, reminding me of a school art classroom. Augusta has inherited a black Labrador from her...

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