Kunsthal Aarhus: Difference between revisions
cat update on WC |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[File:Århus Kunstbygning 2.JPG|thumb|The original entrance to Aarhus Kunstbygning. The main entrance is now on the other side of the building.]] |
[[File:Århus Kunstbygning 2.JPG|thumb|The original entrance to Aarhus Kunstbygning. The main entrance is now on the other side of the building.]] |
||
'''Kunsthal Aarhus''' |
'''Kunsthal Aarhus''' is a contemporary art centre located at the heart of the city of Aarhus, Denmark: cutting edge art, landmark architecture, intimate atmosphere. |
||
The institution initiates, commissions, produces and presents art at an international level to local, regional, and international audiences. Kunsthal Aarhus creates art in a broad context, connected to other fields of human activity, other disciplines, and to a wider society as part of a sustainable approach. It provides a research based participatory, collaborative and transdisciplinary platform for artistic experimentation and critical engagement. Kunsthal Aarhus strives to be an inclusive, transparent, dynamic and flexible institution that fosters the culture of appreciation and values diversity of contributions. |
|||
Kunsthal Aarhus was established in 1917 on the initiative of Aarhus Art Association of 1847, and it remains the only Kunsthal in Aarhus and one of the oldest in Denmark and Europe. With its founding mission to "inspire and promote a general knowledge of the fine arts," it was received with great enthusiasm by the public and has since played a central role in developing and presenting international contemporary art in Denmark. |
|||
Originally constructed in 1917 in a design by Danish architect Axel Høeg-Hansen and used to show modern art, the building was later also used for other purposes until 1972, when the [[Aarhus Municipality]] took over the building and it was renovated by [[C. F. Møller Architects]]. The same firm designed two later additions, in 1993 and 2003,<ref>[http://www.aarhuskunstbygning.dk/english/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=237&Itemid=128 "Architecture and History"], Aarhus Kunstbygning official website (accessed 2013-05-30).</ref> which doubled the exhibition space and increased the number of visitors.<ref>[http://www.information.dk/89219 "Overblik - Kultur: Guirlanden i Århus Kunstbygning"], ''[[Dagbladet Information]]'', January 3, 2004 (in Danish).</ref> |
|||
Originally designed by architect Høeg-Hansen, the institution went through a process of artistic and architectural expansions, most notably by C. F. Møller Architects in the 1990s and 2000s, to take its current form with over 1000 square metres of exhibition spaces. |
|||
From 2013, one of the first significant changes associated with the new programme is the development of a new visual identity in collaboration with the Danish strategic design firm Designit. As part of the process of reconnecting its history and future vision, Århus Kunstbygning has been transformed into Kunsthal Aarhus. |
|||
It has 1000 square metres of exhibition halls making it one of Denmark’s largest and most important venues for contemporary art. On display are solo exhibitions, thematic exhibitions, special exhibitions and dialogue exhibitions between Danish and foreign artists covering all fields of artwork from [[painting]] and [[sculpture]] to [[photography]], [[film]] and [[video]]. |
It has 1000 square metres of exhibition halls making it one of Denmark’s largest and most important venues for contemporary art. On display are solo exhibitions, thematic exhibitions, special exhibitions and dialogue exhibitions between Danish and foreign artists covering all fields of artwork from [[painting]] and [[sculpture]] to [[photography]], [[film]] and [[video]]. |
||
| Line 14: | Line 17: | ||
==External links== |
==External links== |
||
*[http://www. |
*[http://www.kunsthalaarhus.dk/en/ Official website] |
||
*[http://www.cfmoller.com/p/-en/the-aarhus-art-building-extensions-i1862.html "The Aarhus Art Building, extensions"], [[C. F. Møller Architects]]. |
*[http://www.cfmoller.com/p/-en/the-aarhus-art-building-extensions-i1862.html "The Aarhus Art Building, extensions"], [[C. F. Møller Architects]]. |
||
{{Aarhus}} |
{{Aarhus}} |
||
Revision as of 09:17, 17 October 2014
Kunsthal Aarhus is a contemporary art centre located at the heart of the city of Aarhus, Denmark: cutting edge art, landmark architecture, intimate atmosphere. The institution initiates, commissions, produces and presents art at an international level to local, regional, and international audiences. Kunsthal Aarhus creates art in a broad context, connected to other fields of human activity, other disciplines, and to a wider society as part of a sustainable approach. It provides a research based participatory, collaborative and transdisciplinary platform for artistic experimentation and critical engagement. Kunsthal Aarhus strives to be an inclusive, transparent, dynamic and flexible institution that fosters the culture of appreciation and values diversity of contributions.
Kunsthal Aarhus was established in 1917 on the initiative of Aarhus Art Association of 1847, and it remains the only Kunsthal in Aarhus and one of the oldest in Denmark and Europe. With its founding mission to "inspire and promote a general knowledge of the fine arts," it was received with great enthusiasm by the public and has since played a central role in developing and presenting international contemporary art in Denmark. Originally designed by architect Høeg-Hansen, the institution went through a process of artistic and architectural expansions, most notably by C. F. Møller Architects in the 1990s and 2000s, to take its current form with over 1000 square metres of exhibition spaces. From 2013, one of the first significant changes associated with the new programme is the development of a new visual identity in collaboration with the Danish strategic design firm Designit. As part of the process of reconnecting its history and future vision, Århus Kunstbygning has been transformed into Kunsthal Aarhus.
It has 1000 square metres of exhibition halls making it one of Denmark’s largest and most important venues for contemporary art. On display are solo exhibitions, thematic exhibitions, special exhibitions and dialogue exhibitions between Danish and foreign artists covering all fields of artwork from painting and sculpture to photography, film and video.
Publications
- Bolt B. & Jakobsen J. (2010) This World We Must Leave - An Idea of Revolution
References
External links
56°09′18″N 10°12′07″E / 56.155072°N 10.201982°E
 | This Danish location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- Art museums and galleries in Denmark
- Buildings and structures in Aarhus
- Museums in Central Denmark Region
- Visitor attractions in Aarhus
- Art exhibitions in Denmark
- Buildings and structures completed in 1917
- 1972 establishments in Denmark
- 1917 establishments in Denmark
- Museums established in 1972
- Museums established in 1917
- Denmark geography stubs