De seneste posts fra danske RSS feeds og weblogs på Overskrift.dk om tag'et culture http://www.overskrift.dk Fri, 25 May 2012 23:01:18 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.overskrift.dk/images/overskrift.gif http://www.overskrift.dk Overskrift.dk http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://thefirstwordinthedictionary.tumblr.com/post/23732972072 -- Ingen beskrivelse -- entrer, perdant - nous allons impala conduite Fri, 25 May 2012 16:06:14 +0100 http://www.spottedbylocals.com/copenhagen/kaerlighedsoen/ Image by Cindy Fonvig Ørestad is a new addition to Copenhagen, it’s futuristic, innovative and, I think, beautiful. But if you don’t live there, there’s not much going on in the area. So unless you know where to find this sculpture, or you happen to be staying at the Bella Sky Hotel, you will almost certainly miss it, because it’s located in an unlikely place: not at all where you would accidentally pass by, but I think that just makes it more interesting. Hop on the metro in direction Vestamager, get off at Bella Center Station, and walk back a little by Ørestads Boulevard. If you have looked out the window of the train to the right side, you will have spotted it already. A concrete bridge leads you to the island itself, and in the middle there is a granite pillar ornamented with female bodies over which water constantly flows down. Around the column, there are four pavilions with roofs of colored glass. It’s perfectly beautiful in daylight but I recommend you go see it in the evening when the lights are on. The entire thing is created by the same man who is behind Nørrebros Heart, the artist Bjørn Nørgaard. The area behind Lovers Island is part of Amager Fælled, a nature reserve, and that somehow adds to the experience, realizing that you are standing in the city and in the middle of nature at the same time. Details about this spot (Show on map)Kærlighedsøen | Art & culture, Relaxing | FreeThe corner of Vejlands Allé / Ørestads Boulevard | Amager24 hours daily Rating: 5 Copyrights Spotted by Locals Copenhagen Cindy Fonvig Copenhagen Spotted by Locals Fri, 25 May 2012 13:35:30 +0100 http://www.spottedbylocals.com/copenhagen/irma-honen/ Image by Cindy Fonvig Should you happen to be on the Dronning Louises Bridge after dark walking towards Nørrebro, you might notice a large neon chicken on one of the rooftops on your right hand. This is the much loved Irma Hen, so loved that it’s even mentioned in a popular Danish song. It was put up in 1953 and as far as I know it is now protected. Originally it was an advertisement for the ecological and fair-trade oriented Irma supermarket that still exists today, and in fact is one the world’s oldest grocery chains,  but over time it has assumed the status of a landmark for Nørrebro. It’s was switched off for an hour for the very first time in 2009 during Earth Hour and is now turned off once every year in the same context. Dedicated fans have made a site that can keep you updated on the number of eggs Irmahønen has laid so far (It only works when the hen is switched on). In addition to being a local darling, Irmahønen is also very productive laying seven eggs per minute. Not many chickens can brag about that. Details about this spot (Show on map)Irma -Hønen | Art & culture | FreeSortedams Dosseringen | Nørrebro24 hours daily Rating: 5 Copyrights Spotted by Locals Copenhagen Cindy Fonvig Copenhagen Spotted by Locals Fri, 25 May 2012 13:35:26 +0100 http://twitter.com/KlausIbJ/status/205945193311109120 RT @GdnCulturePros: There's a live chat today at 12pm on corporate sponsorship in #arts #culture still 1 panel spot left! http://t.c ... Twitter / KlausIbJ Fri, 25 May 2012 10:55:35 +0100 http://twitter.com/ShopboxCom/status/205301902265679873 Visitors are in for a multi-sensory experience pulling ropes to play music at Sonos Studio http://t.co/ukgs4Jay #culture @coolhunting #tech Twitter / ShopboxCom Wed, 23 May 2012 16:19:22 +0100 http://www.spottedbylocals.com/copenhagen/on-the-fence/ Image by Cindy Fonvig This may not be the most obvious tourist destination and it does have a limited lifespan, but if you’re in the neighbourhood anyway, I think it’s worth a visit. The Copenhagen metro system is expanding with a City ring which is supposed to be finished in 2018. One of the larger construction sites is located in Nørrebroparken. The large hole in the ground and the huge white indefinable machines, roaring and doing God knows what inside the enclosed area, is spectacle enough on its own. The large gate to the construction site is mostly open during the day, so you can see what’s going on. But even when they are closed you can sneak-peak at the progress through several windows in the fence surrounding the site. And that’s another thing to look at: the fence. It’s more than half a kilometre long and decorated with different kinds of art. Local artist and children from nearby schools and institutions have covered large parts of the fence with different kinds of artwork. One of the pieces you can see is the remains of the large trees in the park that had to be cut down to make room for the construction site, now changed into art and put on display on the fence. My own favourite is on the part of the fence facing Nordbanegade where miniature models of local shops and institutions are put up, like Rust and our local bus 5A. Details about this spot (Show on map)On the fence | Art & culture | FreeHillerødgade | Nørrebro24 hours daily Rating: 5 Copyrights Spotted by Locals Copenhagen Cindy Fonvig Copenhagen Spotted by Locals Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:42 +0100 http://www.spottedbylocals.com/copenhagen/hans-tavsens-park/ Image by Cindy Fonvig Assistens Cemetery is a popular spot for sunbathing and picnics, but if you’re not completely comfortable with the idea of baring skin among the tombstones, there is a fine alternative very close by. Behind the cemetery and between Holy Cross Church and The Metropolitan School is Hans Tavsens Park. The park was founded in the early twentieth century in a former part of the cemetery and is Copenhagen’s first public park. In the park are some beautiful statues such as The Artemis Fountain by Johannes Bjerg.and Michelangelo’s Moses (well, a copy of it, anyway). The park’s grill can be used free of charge and behind The Metropolitan School there are paved ball courts and climbing walls and a mini golf course. During opening hours you can borrow golf equipment in the playgroup buildings next to the golf course. At the other end of the park near the church is a playground for smaller children. Whereas Assistens Cemetery is a very tranquil place, Hans Tavsens Park is quite naturally a lot livelier, but you can easily find a peaceful spot away from the hordes of soccer-playing boys. You can enter the park through the cemetery, or from Jagtvej via a somewhat humble reddish brown wooden gate, or from Hans Tavsens Gade. Details about this spot (Show on map)Hans Tavsens Park | Art & culture, Relaxing | FreeHans Tavsens Gade | NørrebroPark 24 hours daily | Mini golf Mon – Thu 09:30 – 17:00, Fri 10:00 – 17:00 Rating: 5 Copyrights Spotted by Locals Copenhagen Cindy Fonvig Copenhagen Spotted by Locals Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:38 +0100 http://www.spottedbylocals.com/copenhagen/literaturhaus/ Image by Cindy Fonvig Copenhagen has an almost brand new opera house. I have an excellent view of it from my office, and in my opinion it looks like a very large hat that someone has placed on the horizon of the city. And though the inside of the building is quite stunning, catching a performance there is definitely in the more expensive category of entertainment. Luckily it is possible to find offers of fine art such as opera and poetry elsewhere, and – might I add – at a more affordable price. In an abolished church on Møllegade lies Literaturhaus. The place harbours a variety of events from readings by national and international writers, poetry duels, discussions, opera improvisation and stand-up opera – both of which can be rather overwhelming experiences – to electronic ambient and presentations of new releases of classical music. Listening to, or rather experiencing opera at Literaturhaus is very different from going to an opera, and you don’t even have to be a huge fan of the genre to be impressed and enjoy yourself. The original reason that I know of this place is less poetic: the owner rents out the church for social events, and my friends and I rented it some years back for a large party. Prices too are in a completely different league than the big opera house. Check out the program on Literaturhaus’ website. Unfortunately not all of it is translated into English, but some is. Details about this spot (Show on map)LiteraturHaus | Art & culture, Music | Entrance up to DKK 150Møllegade 7 | Nørrebro | +4533329818Depends on the event Rating: 5 Copyrights Spotted by Locals Copenhagen Cindy Fonvig Copenhagen Spotted by Locals Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:34 +0100 http://udlandsdanskeren.com/learning-liberty-south-korea-october-2010/ There are 20000 defectors from North Korea in South Korea, but escape from that regime is only the start of their battle for a better life. Will they adjust to life in the modern peninsula? A school has been set up to help the defectors adjust to their new life despite opposition from local residents [...] admin UdlandsDanskeren.com - Så er du lidt tættere på Danmark Tue, 22 May 2012 17:35:41 +0100 http://www.spottedbylocals.com/copenhagen/where-teddy-bears-meet/ Image by Cindy Fonvig I first saw them November last year. Back then there were only four of them: two bears, a monkey and a rabbit to be precise. One day they were just there, sitting in a tree. Last time I counted, the number had grown to more than thirty, and almost every week new stuffed animals arrive to join the party. For the most part it’s good old teddy bears, but dolphins, crocodiles, elephants and a great deal of other plush creatures have come to join in. They have spread from their original tree, and now occupy the whole of two trees. I pass their hangout every day twice, but I still haven’t been able to catch a glimpse of any of them arriving at the scene. It is quite a mystery what makes them gather in this particular area, where (to be honest) not much else is going on. Maybe they are there to keep an eye on the skaters on the nearby ramp, or maybe they are looking after the friendly, harmless bunch of unemployed that hangs out drinking beer and having a smoke in a shack on the same spot of green. Whatever the reason, they are not telling. Details about this spot (Show on map)Where teddy bears meet | Art & culture, RelaxingPrags Boulevard | Amager24 hours daily Rating: 5 Copyrights Spotted by Locals Copenhagen Cindy Fonvig Copenhagen Spotted by Locals Mon, 21 May 2012 12:34:13 +0100 http://universitypost.dk/article/experts-how-make-your-own-job Entrepreneurship is a field filled with myths: One of them is that it is hard to start up something on your own. The experts have offered to share their tips The financial crisis has apparently set off a wave of entrepreneurship (see article). In Denmark, the numbers of student-started companies has gone up, not down, since Europe?s paralysing recession ground the normal amount of jobs for graduates to a halt. Here is how you can be a part of the movement. Create a job of your own, and stop being dependent on a disappointing job market. Byline:  Polina Chebotareva read more Thayalan Naidoo UniversityPost Sun, 20 May 2012 06:00:53 +0100 http://marketingdebat.dk/getting-in-on-the-secret-of-pixars-hidden-speakeasy/ A Pixar animator opened a small access door in his office, got on his hands and knees and crawled through the opening, and discovered a “secret” room. The rest, as they say, is history. [Read more] Visit link: Getting in on the secret of Pixar’s ‘hidden’ speakeasy admin Marketingdebat Sat, 19 May 2012 20:14:33 +0100 http://www.spottedbylocals.com/copenhagen/bankerat/ Image by Cindy Fonvig This place is an almost legendary hangout in Copenhagen. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and even though the majority of the guests are local it is also strangely international, probably due to the fact that many of the staff doesn’t necessarily speak Danish. The interior is slightly curious. Lamp shades are doll heads and the place is full of stuffed animals that are not looking like you would expect them to. Actually most of them are dressed. And seem to have at bit of a rebel attitude. All the animal dolls are made ??by the artist Philip V. Jensen The art exhibited on the walls is for sale and is made by changing artists and replaced a few times a year. Bankeråt has a wide selection of beer, but personally I can recommend their Irish coffee. My friends and I have carefully and several times sampled the beverage, and there can be no doubt that it is the best in town. Bankeråt also boasts a varied menu with everything from brunch to sandwiches to lamb stew, and the kitchen is open till 21:30 every day of the week. Details about this spot (Show on map)Bankeråt | Art & culture, Bars, Coffee & tea, SnacksAhlefeldtsgade 27-29 | Inner City | +4533936988Mon – Fri 09:30 – 00:00, Sat – Sun 10:30 – 00:00 Rating: 5 Copyrights Spotted by Locals Copenhagen Cindy Fonvig Copenhagen Spotted by Locals Fri, 18 May 2012 12:23:19 +0100 http://blogs.denmark.dk/natalia/2012/05/18/janteloven/   Although many people will probably live in Denmark without knowing what this is, when one starts going a bit deeper into Danish culture, the Law of Jante (Janteloven in Danish) will most likely pop up at some point. Although the law exists since the beginning of civilization, it was only officially declared in 1933 by writer Aksel Sandemose in the novel ?A refugee goes beyond limits”,  in which the fictitious Danish town of Jante lives by its own ten commandments. Jante?s law is defined by Sandemose: ?This is Jante: each little soul?s struggle for coequality and recognition, never without consciousness that all the others are greater than he.? It’s one of the many non-written laws in Denmark, which operates in a subconscious level. Those foreigners who want to integrate properly should know it (and probably follow it to a certain degree?) According to Wikipedia, there are ten different rules in the law as defined by Sandemose, all expressive of variations on a single theme and are usually referred to as a homogeneous unit: Don’t think you’re anyone special or that you’re better than us. The ten rules state: Don’t think you’re anything special. Don’t think you’re as good as us. Don’t think you’re smarter than us. Don’t convince yourself that you’re better than us. Don’t think you know more than us. Don’t think you are more important than us. Don’t think you are good at anything. Don’t laugh at us. Don’t think anyone cares about you. Don’t think you can teach us anything. In conclusion, it’s all about being humble and not bragging of ones success/skills. As I see it, it tries to take importance off the individual and give it to the society as a whole. Maybe that results in the egalitarian/homogeneous society that we know? According to my skat, it is not something that they’re told but more the general mentality of Danish people, that dislikes anyone that stands out. Well, I am sorry but I don’t like it. Of course I don’t like the opposite mentality either, that is mothers who tell their children they are the best in the world, better than anyone else. That happens a lot in Spain (I guess it happens in a lot of countries) and it results in a bunch of spoiled-narcicistic-selfcentered jer… erm.. people. My kids (future kids, as in the ones I’ll maybe have in some years from now) are gonna be told what my mum told me: “You are different, because we are all different. You’ll be good at some things, and bad at others. You’ll be better than some people at some things, and you’ll be much worse at others. And that’s okay, and that doesn’t make you better or worse than anyone, just different”. Diversity is necessary. Diversity leads to evolution. Diversity brings enrichment. Of course it’s not nice when someone comes to us thinking that he’s better (as  a whole) than anyone else (personally I’d punch these people on the face), but how good is it having people who think they’re worth nothing? Balance, friends, balance is always the key.   Natalia Home is Where Your Heart is Fri, 18 May 2012 12:13:33 +0100 http://marketingdebat.dk/current-20-06-june-issue-highlights/ COVER: How to Be a Geek Dad / with MythBusters host Adam Savage / pg. 126 WIRED serves up 14 hands-on projects designed to jump-start a lifelong love of science and technology Read more here: Current: 20.06 June Issue Highlights admin Marketingdebat Thu, 17 May 2012 21:37:00 +0100 http://strangedenmark.tumblr.com/post/23228663591 Today, is another religious day in Denmark. Wondering how many they have in total. The funniest thing is that I do not see Danes being religious. Those religious holidays probably means : Lets get pissed! Why Denmark is strange for foreigners? Thu, 17 May 2012 16:13:00 +0100 http://louisewillemoes.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/when-cultures-meet/ Some days ago an episode in class made me think yet again about how wonderful it is when cultures meet across new languages. In my little Danish class I have a mix of Greenlanders, Afghanis and Hungarians and we were reading an article about seal hunters in Greenland and how their view on nature might [...] louisewillemoes Eastwards Thu, 17 May 2012 13:54:38 +0100 http://marketingdebat.dk/a-bow-to-heritage-with-a-hot-rod-under-the-hood/ Olympus delivers a vintage-styled, power-packed digital OM camera for the 21st century. Excerpt from: A Bow to Heritage, With a Hot Rod Under the Hood admin Marketingdebat Wed, 16 May 2012 12:33:00 +0100 http://laurajul.dk/2012/05/15/highline-sensation/ Photographer Pierre Chauffour created this video of extreme highline in the Verdon, “Cirque de Sordidon”. This is what he says: “First video making experience, first highline i tried… At first, i’m a photographer, but this time i decided to film what i saw (i’m not on the video). Try standing up on a highline is not the easyest thing I did. Making my own video of this amazing trip neither.” Check out more photos here. via LauraJul LauraJul Wed, 16 May 2012 00:40:39 +0100 http://universitypost.dk/article/sunday-piano-virtuoso-play-john-cage Artistic event to feature mushrooms, silence, and music. Special guest is virtuoso pianist Rolf Hind who will play avant garde master John Cage. Free entrance for everyone Art can often be many things, for different people; Confusing, inspiring, educational, and this Sunday 20 May, the Host Guest Ghost project hopes it will be a meditative experience, a ?different? way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The upcoming event is a continuation of the series which the University Post covered earlier this year, (Read the article: Hot soup, art = nice, cosy, winter day) and thus far, the project has spanned five different artistic expressions and host, guest, ghost combinations. read more Chloë Williams UniversityPost Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:46 +0100 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Newspakistanpk/~3/7RxgYm5CXn0/ People-to-people contact is manifestation of deepen bilateral relations: Says PM while addressing Chinese Youth contingent Islamabad: (Monday, May 14, 2012) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, while addressing the Youth contingent from China here today, said that the people-to-people contact is manifestation of our shared resolve to further deepen our bilateral relations and we vow to take them to new heights. Welcoming the delegation, the PM said, ?It is a matter of immense pleasure for me to welcome the 100- member Chinese Youth Delegation on their visit to Pakistan. This fifth visit of the Chinese Youth Delegation is part of bilateral Youth Exchange Programme, which was agreed to during the visit of the Chinese President His Excellency Hue Jin Tao to Pakistan in 2006.? PM Gilani was of the view that this people exchange programme has helped both China and Pakistan to boost their cultural and economic relations. He said, ?As a result of Youth Exchange Programme, we now have 1000 enterprising men and women from both countries, who have deeper understanding of each other?s culture, history, and a way of life. This strengthening of people-to-people contact is a manifestation of our shared resolve to further deepen our bilateral relations and take them to new heights.? Dwelling on the fruits of this people exchange programme, the PM said, ?I am sure that your visit will contribute to building a bright future for the relations of our two countries. It goes without saying thatPakistan and China are good neighbours, time-tested friends, kind brothers, close partners and strategic allies. This is a unique relationship, which goes beyond governments and is owned by people of both countries.? Fayyaz Yaseen NewsPakistan.pk Mon, 14 May 2012 19:49:02 +0100 http://strangedenmark.tumblr.com/post/22977353941 Danes leave a pub if  they cannot find a place to sit. True story, man! Sitting is the most important … Why Denmark is strange for foreigners? Sun, 13 May 2012 18:43:04 +0100 http://www.torbenrick.eu/blog/change-management/better-be-the-first-to-disrupt/ Better be the first to disruptBetter be the first to disrupt. Why? Because it?s probably going to happen anyway and it?s much more profitable to be the disruptor. Instagram versus Kodak Let’s start with the most recent: Instagram versus Kodak Facebook has acquired Instagram, a fun, popular photo-sharing app for mobile devices for  approximately $1 billion in a combination of cash and ... Torben Rick Sun, 13 May 2012 07:04:47 +0100 http://www.torbenrick.eu/blog/culture/killed-by-a-corporate-culture-of-complacency/ Killed by a corporate culture of complacencyWhat happened to Kodak, Schlecker and Blockbuster? They all have declared bankruptcy. Usually, when this hits the news it is analyzed by the numbers people who, looking at five years? worth of financial data, give their quantitative and financial explanation of the failure. More qualitative types will go back 10 years sometimes, and even go ... Torben Rick Sat, 12 May 2012 06:16:44 +0100 http://universitypost.dk/article/erasmus-group-seeks-volunteers-refugees-cause A volunteer effort, SocialErasmus, wants to promote collaboration and benefit the local community this weekend. Political refugees need support, says Copenhagen life science student who is going to help out The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) offers international students a chance to gather together in the name of collaboration, volunteerism...and some free sandwiches. The occasion: A march in aid of political refugees. Saturday 12 May, and Sunday 13 May the ESN will host the SocialErasmus kick off event where this year?s activities are centered around ?Out of the Camps Day? ? a city-wide event where NGOs and activist groups will protest rules on asylum-seekers in Denmark. read more Chloë Williams UniversityPost Fri, 11 May 2012 12:04:57 +0100