Art & Culture

  • Restaurants call out Danish diners’ behaviour

    Restaurants call out Danish diners’ behaviour

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    Lotte van den Hout

    Copenhagen restaurants are seeing high rates of no-show reservations, according to the hospitality trade association Horesta. Several sector workers argue that no-shows should pay a cash penalty.

  • “Copenhagen used to be the cool guy in class… not anymore”

    “Copenhagen used to be the cool guy in class… not anymore”

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    The Copenhagen Post met with urban planner and TV host Mikael Colville-Andersen for a discussion about where the future will take the city. Colville-Andersen has hosted several shows on urban planning, including Det fantastiske byliv on DR-Tv.com and his YouTube channel, Life-Sized Cities.

  • “Pacifism simply is not a matter of calm looking on; it is hard work” – Käthe Kollwitz feels raw and relevant as ever

    “Pacifism simply is not a matter of calm looking on; it is hard work” – Käthe Kollwitz feels raw and relevant as ever

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    Dave Wood

    Käthe Kollwitz’s Mensch exhibition at SMK explores the raw human condition through powerful works depicting loss, suffering, and compassion, offering a profound commentary on love, death, and peace in times of chaos.

  • The street that changed three times

    The street that changed three times

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    Frederikke Skov Smørum

    Borgergade hasn’t always been the prestigious street it is today. Starting as an area for the bourgeoisie, after surviving fires and bombardment, it became a notorious place. It was only during the second half of the 19th century that it regained its original status

  • Today is Santa Lucia in Denmark: what is it?

    Today is Santa Lucia in Denmark: what is it?

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    Luciadagen is beloved by many Danes and represents a tradition that has been going on for some decades. Usually, processions with children take place all over Denmark

  • How integrated are internationals in Denmark? Surprising similarities in cultural habits

    How integrated are internationals in Denmark? Surprising similarities in cultural habits

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    The Cultural Habits Survey shows that the number of people going to the cinema and libraries, reading the news, doing physical exercise, and participating in volunteer work is almost identical

  • The Lynch Interviews: Danjel Andersson

    The Lynch Interviews: Danjel Andersson

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    Stuart Lynch

    Stuart Lynch is a writer, theatre director, and Butoh Dancer and since the late 90s a prominent figure in Danish dance, theatre, and performance. For The Copenhagen Post, he writes The Lynch Interviews. In this first one, he interviews Danjel Andersson, the leader of Dansehallerne.

  • New UNESCO World Heritage Centre opens at Roskilde cathedral

    New UNESCO World Heritage Centre opens at Roskilde cathedral

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    The future Word Heritage Centre will be located in a royal Baroque mansion next to Roskilde Cathedral. It will cost approximately 200 million DKK and will take three to four years to complete.

  • No, an exhibition by Banksy is NOT coming to Copenhagen

    No, an exhibition by Banksy is NOT coming to Copenhagen

    An exhibition about Banksy, not by him, is coming to Copenhagen in May 2025. Titled “The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind,” it showcases recreated works, not originals. Several media didn´t get it and wrote that Banksy´s works are coming to Copenhagen

  • Why are design (and lamps) so important in Denmark?

    Why are design (and lamps) so important in Denmark?

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    Christoffer Friis Christensen

    Art and design historian Malene Lytken wrote the book “Danish Lights: 1920 to Now”, about the evolution of Danish lamp design throughout the decades. The Copenhagen Post met up with Lytken for a discussion about design, and its importance in Danish society.

  • A Guide to Christmas markets

    A Guide to Christmas markets

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    Frederikke Skov Smørum

    While this year’s big news is the comeback of the iconic ice-skating rink at Kongens Nytorv, after being closed for 16 years, Christmas markets are still one of the most popular attractions in Denmark. Here is a guide to discover them.

  • Glyptotek returns ancient portrait of Roman Emperor to Türkiye

    Glyptotek returns ancient portrait of Roman Emperor to Türkiye

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    The Glyptotek will return a bronze portrait of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (CE 195–211) to Türkiye, confirming its origins in Boubon after extensive research. The decision, part of broader efforts to address illicitly traded artifacts, reflects ethical guidelines and constructive collaboration with Türkiye to safeguard cultural heritage.