Anders V Munch, Ph.D. Master of History of Ideas and Art History
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[…] recurring themes. These are not topics that can easily be reduced to short, straightforward narratives. Quite the contrary. They unfold at the intersection of climate, economics, colonial history, technology and national interests. That is why a critical eye and journalistic ethics are also crucial to her: 'It means a great deal to me that […]
- Subjects:
- Design ●
- Exhibitions ●
- Greenland
- Research
History in a new light In this instance, it seems as though the circle of time has taken a turn that brings the two generations closer together than before. Perhaps because time has once again been shaped by intimacy, authenticity and a slower pace – even though it is created using a digital […]
- Theme:
- Legacy Reimagined
- Subjects:
- Education ●
- Sustainability ●
- Textile
- Weaving
[…] At the same time, materiality plays a central role in this interaction between body and art. Materials are not neutral – they have texture, weight, temperature and history. They influence how the body moves, how the artist shapes their expression and how the viewer encounters the work. In this space – between body and […]
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A sensory harmony This year's exhibition is curated by Ukurant, a young, award-winning curatorial collective that manages to engage with traditions and history while also focusing sharply on current trends in expression, vision, materiality and design. Through an anonymous open call process, Ukurant has selected works ranging from the experimental to the poetic, from […]
- Theme:
- Statement
- Subjects:
- Artistic craft ●
- Biennale ●
- Craft ●
- Exhibitions
- Materials
[…] creative expressions or occupations, but also as paths to calm, presence and well-being. However, the use of crafts and handicrafts in health-promoting treatment is not new. Throughout history, such activities have been used in psychiatry, for example, and to varying degrees in other areas of healthcare. As early as the beginning of the 20th […]
- Theme:
- Various bodies
[…] not mentioned, which surprises Nina Lund. 'It would be desirable for the Danish Arts Foundation to include crafts. Why this difference? We can talk about materials and history on equal terms with visual artists.' It is not a legal requirement for a municipality to establish an art council, and not all municipalities have one. […]
- Theme:
- The Corridors of Power
- Subjects:
- Artistic craft ●
- Craft in public spaces
- Policy
[…] from the archive. Daylight is reserved for the contemporary textiles, as the older pieces cannot tolerate light. After all, they represent nearly 100 years of textile printing history. Recognizable names include Marie Gudme Leth, Ruth Hull, Dorte Raaschou, and Grete Ehs Østergaard. Among more recent prints, several living textile printers such as Vibeke Riisberg, […]
- Theme:
- The Corridors of Power
- Subjects:
- Communication ●
- Exhibitions
- Textile
[…] works that spark curiosity and provoke both physical and emotional responses.' 'We’re a sensorial museum, so a visitor shouldn’t have to rely on a background in art history to decode a piece – they should be able to feel it. Trapholt is also the only museum in Denmark to combine design, craft, and art […]
- Theme:
- The Corridors of Power
- Subjects:
- ceramics ●
- Collection ●
- Curating
- Museum
[…] 2022, new design exhibitions opened in both Copenhagen and Oslo. Norway’s new National Museum seeks to embrace the full scope of the design concept, while Designmuseum Danmark focuses purely on – and renews – the aesthetic form. By Ingrid Halland, Norwegian art historian and art critic with a PhD in 20th-century architecture history Read article
- Theme:
- Scenes of Crafts
- Subjects:
- Artistic craft ●
- Communication ●
- Museum
- Nordic