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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Olafur Eliasson, the sculptor of light confronts the canvas: 'If you relax the obsession with results, you become less defensive'

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson showcases a unique painting exhibition in Madrid, challenging traditional artistic approaches and encouraging a more relaxed perception of creativity.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"When people see my pictures, they often ask if they are paintings"

Three photographers share personal stories behind their work featured in the book 'New Danish Photography 02.'

Mar 17 • 21:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The ballet dancer collects sunny courtyards for the spring: 'And here is one of the really beautiful ones'

A Danish ballet dancer reflects on how a book helped her understand the stereotypes of women in art and its implications in her profession.

Mar 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Flower painting by Karen Blixen sold for 240,000 kroner

A flower painting by the renowned Danish author Karen Blixen was sold at auction for 240,000 kroner, exceeding its estimated value significantly.

Mar 9 • 20:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Afghan artist in Denmark: I use my art to advocate for women's rights

Lida Afghan, a 28-year-old Afghan-Danish artist, employs her art and social media to highlight the oppression of women in Afghanistan.

Mar 8 • 14:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

After 65 years, the masterpiece has emerged again – and now the experts' doubts are gone

Experts have utilized new technology to confirm that a long-lost masterpiece was indeed painted by the young Rembrandt, resolving doubts from the 20th century.

Mar 4 • 06:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Uplift in the Auction Market: This Million-Dollar Art Should Spark Spring Feelings

The art auction market is thriving, with a significant offering of modern and contemporary artworks being prepared for upcoming sales in London, indicating resilience among collectors despite global crises.

Mar 2 • 15:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Hammershøi painting valued at up to 17 million to go to auction

A painting by Vilhelm Hammershøi is set for auction at Sotheby’s in London, with an estimated value between £1.5 million and £2 million.

Feb 27 • 21:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Voting: Which of these 15 women should get a statue?

A survey reveals that only 43 statues of historically significant women exist in Denmark compared to 483 statues of men, prompting the Danish Ministry of Culture to allocate funds for new statues to honor women, inviting public participation in the voting process.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Minister of Culture Wants to Allocate 10 Million for Statues of Women

The Danish Culture Ministry proposes a budget of 10 million kroner to create statues commemorating historically significant women in Denmark.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hammershøi: rays of sun in empty rooms

An exhibition at the Thyssen museum revisits the Danish painter Hammershøi, highlighting his mastery of a unique artistic language where silence weighs heavily.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

If you miss the chance now, it is your own fault

A Danish art hall presents its first solo exhibition of renowned German contemporary artist Isa Genzken, providing a critical opportunity for art lovers.

Feb 16 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Inner Landscapes of Hammershøi

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid opens the first retrospective of Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi in Spain, showcasing his unique modernist style and intimate approach to painting.

Feb 14 • 23:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

She has gone into oblivion. But her works are divine beautiful

The article discusses the beautiful woven tapestries of Anna Thommesen, emphasizing her significance in the world of craft and art despite being overlooked.

Feb 14 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Here are 3 exhibitions that I am particularly looking forward to right now

The article highlights three art exhibitions, focusing on the unique style of Ulrik Møller, who paints both realistically and abstractly, emphasizing memories over physical representations.

Feb 12 • 09:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The Holes of Paris, the daughter of Michael Jackson (in the nose and in life)

The article discusses an intriguing performance by the Danish National Orchestra, which combines music and unique artistic interpretations, reflecting on societal curiosities and cultural expressions.

Dec 29 • 01:06 UTC

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