It may be the sleepy dog days of summer right now, where every other business seems to be closing up shop for the final weeks of August, but there’s still plenty of exciting art to see if you know where to look. Case in point: Copenhagen’s thriving local art scene is currently host to a variety of exhibitions, including work by heavy hitters like Tal R, Mamma Andersen, and Dan Graham. But don’t stop there—a quick 25-minute train ride will take you straight to the ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, gorgeously situated right on the waterfront. Don’t miss their current exhibitions of the works of trailblazing painter Gerda Wegener and the contemporary installations of Malian artist Abdoulaye Konaté.
The truth is right now is probably the best time to go see art. September is right around the corner, and the art world will be wide awake and busy once again. Use the break from the crowds to have a little one-on-one time with some art—it’s worth it.
“Summer in the City” installation view. Courtesy of MARTIN ASBAEK GALLERY.
Exhibition: “Summer in the City”
When: August 12–September 10, 2016
Where: MARTIN ASBAEK GALLERY, Bredgade 23, Copenhagen, Denmark
Evren Tekinoktay, HEAD (2016). Courtesy of David Risley Gallery.
Exhibition: “Evren Tekinoktay – Bermuda”
When: August 14–October 1, 2016
Where: David Risley Gallery, Bispevej 29, Copenhagen, Denmark
Exhibition: “Tal R & Mamma Andersson – Svanesang”
When: August 24–October 22, 2016
Where: Galleri Bo Bjerggaard, Flæsketorvet 85 A, Copenhagen, Denmark
Gerda Wegener, Lili with a Feather Fan (detail) (1920). Courtesy the ARKEN Museum of Modern Art.
Exhibition: “Gerda Wegener”
When: November 7, 2015–January 8, 2017
Where: ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, Skovvej 100, Ishøj, Denmark
Exhibition: “Send in the Clowns”
When: August 25–October 15, 2016
Where: Nils Staerk, Ny Carlsberg vej 68, Copenhagen, Denmark
Exhibition: “Abdoulaye Konaté”
When: April 21–September 18, 2017
Where: ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, Skovvej 100, Ishøj, Denmark
Randi & Katrine. Courtesy of SPECTA.
Exhibition: “Randi & Katrine: Collector’s Items”
When: August 20–September 24, 2016
Where: SPECTA, Peder Skrams Gade 13, Copenhagen, Denmark
Bjørn Nørgaard, Stylites (2016), installation view. Courtesy of Galleri Susanne Ottesen.
Exhibition: “Bjørn Nørgaard”
When: August 19–September 24, 2016
Where: Galleri Susanne Ottesen, Gothersgade 49, Copenhagen, Denmark
Dan Graham, Let’s Get to Know Each Other (2016). Courtesy of Galleri Nicolai Wallner.
Exhibition: “INSIDE OUT”
When: August 24–October 22, 2016
Where: Galleri Nicolai Wallner, Carlsberh Vej 68, Copenhagen, Denmark
Carl Mannov. Courtesy of Christian Andersen.
Exhibition: “Carl Mannov. DESK CHOP SHA CHI”
When: Opening August 21, 2016
Where: Christian Andersen, Bispevej 29, Copenhagen, Denmark
Kirstine Roepstorff. Courtesy of Andersen’s Contemporary.
Exhibition: “Kirstine Roepstorff”
When: August 20–October 1, 2016
Where: Andersen’s Contemporary, Amaliegade 40, Copenhagen, Denmark