My father has just turned 85 and he is lively in both body and spirit. One of the things that keeps him going is his love for art. In his studio, he has numerous works, and free wall space has become a rarity in his home. My father has always been skilled at drawing and […]

Confession: I love photographs as much as I love taking them. My collection of photo books is steadily growing and is gradually reaching meter measurements. I visit all the photo exhibitions in Denmark that I can, and when planning trips abroad, I always consider interesting exhibitions nearby. Recently, I became a subscriber to the danish

It is winter days like these that dreams are made of, where the season unfolds elegantly and gracefully. Snowflakes fall from the sky like delicate crystals, covering the landscape in a bright blanket. The branches of the trees bend under the weight of the fluffy burden, and the sun casts its gentle light over the

Leaves, chestnuts, tree trunks, and mushrooms are common things one finds in the forest. It is most likely that during a walk, one may not notice these objects at all, as they are just a natural part of the forest at this time of year.   In a hectic life with busy schedules it can

Comuna 13, situated on a hillside in Medellín, Colombia, is a striking example of dramatic transformation and urban renewal. Once an area plagued by violence and crime, Comuna 13 has undergone an impressive transformation into a symbol of hope and cultural vitality. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Comuna 13 was one of the most

The legend of El Dorado, originating from Colombia, tells the story of a mythical land or city overflowing with gold and precious gems. Originally, ‘El Dorado’ referred to a person, a tribal leader or king, who was covered in gold. Later, it evolved to denote a place, a city or a kingdom, filled with unimaginable

In October 2023, I had the pleasure again of visiting my wife’s homeland, Colombia. It’s been a while since I last found myself in the country, which made the contrasts to my previous visit more pronounced. I experienced Colombia as a country in rapid change, both positively and negatively, which I will elaborate further in

There he was, in a bus shelter drinking beer and smoking cigarettes. A bum on welfare, probably a homeless man, who had given up on finding a job and getting his life back on track. This was my immediate judgment when I first glanced at the man in the bus shelter. I thought I knew

By Clara Dahl Hansen   I was 10 years old when the Germans invaded Denmark on April 9, 1940. There was a deafening noise from heavy German planes over Southern Jutland. It was terrifying. Father had gone to the dairy. Sister Kirsten and I were heading to school. We cycled along small roads and paths

In a world that is always in motion, we seek perfection, novelty, and flawlessness. Amidst this pursuit, we overlook the unique aesthetics and history found in decay. We fail to see the beauty in the cracks that appear on an old wall or in the abandoned buildings that once housed life and activity. But it