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

Photography has always been a powerful art form, capturing reality in a fixed, imperishable frame. When this reality is blurred into something dreamy and inexplicable, we enter the realm of abstract photography. Abstract photography opens up a world of mysteries. At first glance, an abstract image may leave the viewer wondering what they are actually

One of the greatest environmental challenges we face today is mobility. Around a quarter of global CO2 emissions come from the transportation of people and goods. This photo essay focuses on green mobility through abstract images of movement in urban spaces. People cannot remain still for long periods. We are always on the move, either

In one of Copenhagen’s dull industrial zones lies a bright spot for many Copenhageners, the  Copenhagen Cable Park (CCP). Here, you can wakeboard and enjoy other types of boards sports in the harbor. It is the month of July.  Kasper (28) and his friend Otto (22) are working hard to save up for their dreams.

A couple of months ago, I visited the Fotografiska museum in Stockholm, an impressive museum that elevates photography to the level of other fine art forms. There is much for us to learn from the Swedes in this regard. It was the exhibition “In Bloom” that made the greatest impression on me, and it was