Art & Culture

  • 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

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    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.

  • Danish Originals S4 E5: Connie Nielsen

    Danish Originals S4 E5: Connie Nielsen

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    In this episode of the art and business podcast Danish Originals, Elling-born Danish actress Connie Nielsen shares her views about the role of women in Hollywood, her tv series about Danish author and painter Karen Blixen, and her interest in exploring female historical characters.

  • Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition Opens November 22

    Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition Opens November 22

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    The Natural History Museum of Denmark is hosting the exhibition for the fifth time. 100 photos will be featured.

  • November 11: Poland’s National Day

    November 11: Poland’s National Day

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    Christina Kronback

    Poland’s National Day on November 11 marks the moment in 1918 when the country regained its independence, after 123 years of partitioning by Russia, Prussia, and Austria.

  • Is it necessary to snakke the dansk?

    Is it necessary to snakke the dansk?

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    Conrad Molden

    It can be tough to step outside your lovely Vatican bubble. However, building bridges with the Danes that are happy to snakke engelsk is definitely a positive first step.

  • Danish Originals S4 E4: Nicolai Wallner

    Danish Originals S4 E4: Nicolai Wallner

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    In this episode of the art and business podcast Danish Originals, Danish founder of his namesake art gallery Nicolai Wallner describes his passion, activated when a high schooler, for artists and for representing artists, and his efforts in the 1990s to open his gallery on Store Kongensgade.

  • Christmas in Denmark starts this week: a short guide

    Christmas in Denmark starts this week: a short guide

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    Starting November 5, Christmas markets, ice skating, and other events will kick off the Christmas season. In Copenhagen, the big news this year is the return of ice skating at Kongens Nytorv, reopening after 16 years.