Denmark

Art / 7 Aug 2018

Ed Ruscha and the ‘broken moments’ that shaped the early days of his practice

There’s a curious wryness in the work of West Coast art patriarch Ed Ruscha, one that belies the superficial gloss of his adopted home city of Los Angeles. The painter and printmaker has lived and worked in LA since 1956...

Fashion / 21 May 2018

The sculptural sublimity of Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen

There’s such a tactility to Cecilie Bahnsen’s clothing, that when first greeted with the Copenhagen-based designer’s puffy and cloud-like silhouettes, it’s impossible not to crinkle, squish and scrunch them on instinct. Bahnsen – who founded her label in 2015, and was...

Architecture / 9 Apr 2018

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Jørn Utzon, Danish architect of the Sydney Opera House

Jørn Utzon, the Danish architect whose accomplishments include the Sydney Opera House and a Pritzker Prize amongst many other remarkable architectural feats, was born in Aalborg, Denmark on 9 April 1918 and lived until he was 90 years old. In celebration of his 100th...

Design / 30 Jun 2016

Anniversary set: Fritz Hansen salutes two seminal Poul Kjærholm designs

Sixty years ago, the late, great Danish designer and carpenter Poul Kjærholm created two of his most iconic pieces: the ’PK61’ coffee table, and the ’PK22’ lounge chair. Now, fellow Danish design firm Fritz Hansen has modernised them to form a new...

Design / 8 Jun 2016

The return of a classic: Erik Jørgensen re-makes Arne Vodder’s ’AV Chair’

Danish furniture company Erik Jørgensen has collaborated with the family of renowned architect and furniture designer Arne Vodder on a remake of his popular design, the ‘AV Chair’. Attention to detail, modest expression and a fondness for natural materials characterise...

Art / 8 Apr 2016

Danish debut: Mario Testino plans summer show at GL Strand, Copenhagen

Mario Testino – that titan of contemporary portraiture – needs no introduction. Long associated with Vogue, Vanity Fair and houses such as Versace, Gucci and Burberry, the Peruvian-born photographer is irrevocably synonymous with high-fashion, and widely considered one of the most...

Design / 10 Mar 2016

The W* Global Interiors issue: from SoCal modernism to Teutonic refinement

Welcome to our Global Interiors special, seeking out the best new design and architecture around the world. This year, we focus on six design powerhouses: the Czech Republic, Denmark, Mexico, Singapore, the UK and the USA. Plus, we make a...

Lifestyle / 16 Sep 2015

Scandi twist: Meraki’s Danish-made organic lifestyle and skincare products

Lifestyle brand Meraki is putting a Scandi twist on beauty and homeware with its beautifully curated Autumn collection. Designed and developed in Denmark, the new range encompasses everything from sponges made with 100% natural konjac dietary fibre, to a ’sand...

Travel / 6 Nov 2012

November travel news: editor’s picks

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