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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Top Summer Culture in Denmark 2015
A photographic take on sculptural mastery For the first time, sculptor Rudolph Tegner’s celebrated art pieces have been turned into enchanting photographs, as artist Suste Bonnén swaps his female motifs from the early 1900s with real-life models. In a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of women’s right to vote, Rudolph Tegner’s sculptures are interpreted through a contemporary lens with stunning results. This is the human body as it has never been seen before.
By Caroline Edwards | Photos: Rudolph Tegners Museum
Rudolph Tegner’s Museum & Sculpture Park is situated in the middle of the rural landscapes of Dronningmølle, where fascinating sculptures pop up between swaying heather just a stroll away from the sea. Built by artist Rudolph Tegner himself, this is an example of a creative platform where spirit, thought and materials interlink, allowing people to experience an artist’s work from start to finish. “This year we are housing an exhibition by Suste Bonnén, interpreting Rudolph Tegner’s sculptures from the period between 1911 and 1915, when he fell in love and started accepting women as independent individuals,” explains Museum Director Luise Gomard. The exhibition features a series of photographs depicting nude people in sculptural body postures, but rather than just quoting Tegner,
Suste Bonnén takes it further by pairing ballet star Alban Lendorf with real-life women, adding a renewed sense of realism. “Bonnén has created captivating photographs that imitate the original sculptures’ proportions in a modern way, covered in a light that makes it all come to life. It’s interesting to see how Tegner’s women and Bonnén’s compare,” says Gomard, who love the way Bonnén’s pieces suit Tegner’s despite being different in form, making this a must-see exhibition for anyone seeking something different. Experience Suste Bonnén’s photographic art and finish off by looking at the sculptures that inspired it. Rudolph Tegner’s Museum is open during the summer months, while the park can be enjoyed all year round.
Explore 500 years of Danish history Frederiksborg Castle rises majestically above a peaceful lake, situated in lush surroundings on a little Renaissance island of its own. Unlike other castles, it offers much more than just royal chambers and ball rooms. This is where the Museum of National History has resided since the 1800s, offering visitors a glimpse of the people and events that helped shape a nation. By Caroline Edwards | Photos: The National Museum of History
The National Museum of History can be found in Hillerød on Northern Zealand, just a train ride away from Copenhagen. Here, visitors get to explore one of Scandinavia’s most awe-striking Renaissance castles, home to 500 years of history told through portraits, historical paintings, furniture and art.
This is a place with activities for old and young alike. In the basement children can dress up in historical costumes and learn more about the childhood of the famous Danish king Christian IV, while parents can indulge in historical artifacts. Apart from the main collections featuring impressive portraits of kings, queens and fa-
For more information, please visit: www.rudolphtegner.dk
mous nobles, visitors can also explore Danish furniture and art, not to mention the castle’s Knight’s room, the Rose. This summer visitors are even treated with the exhibition H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark 1940-2015, featuring royal dresses and much more. Throughout the museum Castle Hosts can be found wandering down the hall, dressed in clothes from the golden days, ready to tell compelling stories. However, if you are more of a digital type, there is a new app to guide you, available in both Danish, English and Chinese. Ready for your history tour? Just enter the Great Hall and continue down the historical corridors. This is a place where you are not just learning about history, you are living it as well.
For more information, please visit: www.dnm.dk
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