Cycling through Copenhagen on my route home from classes, I have keenly observed the progression of Christmas-market-construction and the steady putting-up of the Christmas lights around the city as we entered the festive season. On my way home, as the daylight ebbs away, I see the comforting amber glow of filament light bulbs and candles […]
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Director Spotlight – Nicolas Winding Refn
“That’s when you know you have made great cinema: when half love it and half hate it” So said Danish auteur Nicolas Winding Refn, following the deeply-divided reception to Only God Forgives after its prestigious premiere at Cannes. Whether he meant what he said, or whether it was self-defence to an unexpected reaction, this quote […]
What the hell is hygge?
Denmark — the land of Lego, pastries and Carlsberg — perhaps doesn’t stand out as the most exciting and innovative of countries. But there’s a new export from the colourful streets of Copenhagen, a Viking invader which has conquered our design stores and filled our boutiques, and its name is ‘hygge’. IT’S BEST UNDERSTOOD AS […]
Around the World: Copenhagen
If you’re a foodie, Copenhagen is certainly worth a visit. Denmark is well known for its famous pastries (which are admittedly excellent); Copenhagen is full of traditional bakeries, packed to the brim with marzipan kringles and warm apple whirls. However, it would be a crime to leave without trying one of the highly popular smørrebrød, […]