Shaped by the Sea – photography exhibitions and cyanotype workshops

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Dark Gallery CPH, Ryesgade 103B, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark | Copenhagen

Dark Gallery CPH
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Shaped by the Sea \u2013 photography exhibitions and cyanotype workshops
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Dive into a world shaped by the sea. Through analogue experiments, workshops, and artist talks, “Shaped by the Sea” invites you to explore how art and science meet in our relationship with the ocean — from cyanotypes to seaweed prints and darkroom sessions.
(Danish below)
Through visual experimentation and craft-based practices, the participating artists explore our evolving relationship with the sea. Each work becomes part of an ongoing dialogue, inviting visitors to rediscover the ways we perceive, sense, and care for the ocean that surrounds us.
The exhibition is curated by architect Marina Holst. In collaboration with architecture student Julia Laura Finch and architect and artist Sólja Eyðfinsdóttir, she transforms marine flora into experimental cyanotypes — an analogue photographic process that uses sunlight to produce prints. Representatives from Kend Dit Hav will host a drop-in seaweed print workshop with inspiration for those attending the cyanotype workshop. Graphic designer Henrik Holst facilitates drop-in “travel kit” darkroom sessions, while photographer Karoline Hill presents a documentary photo series exploring the Danish traditions of wooden boat craftsmanship and maritime culture.
“Shaped by the Sea “is organised in collaboration with Kend Dit Hav – an initiative by Aarhus University that raises awareness of the marine environment and inspires new generations to explore, understand, and protect our oceans through learning, research, and creative engagement.
Alongside the exhibition, visitors are invited to meet the artists and take part in drop-in events and workshops that delve into the exhibition’s themes, artistic methods, and analogue techniques.
Free admission.
Exhibition period
19–30 November
Weekdays: 15:00–18:00
Weekends: 11:00–16:00
Workshops
Workshops are conducted in Danish and English.
"Drop-in Seaweed Print Workshop"
Friday 21 November
In collaboration with Kend Dit Hav.
Free admission
"Cyanotype on Textile"
Sundays 23 & 30 November · 12:00–16:00
Facilitated by Julia Laura Finch, Sólja Eyðfinsdóttir & Marina Holst
Price: 100 DKK
Register via text message to +45 4029 9505
Events
Vernissage
Thursday 20 November · 16:00–18:30
Drop-in: Darkroom Development (travel kit)
Thursday 20 November · 16:00–18:00
Fridays 21 & 28 November · 14:00–17:00
Facilitated by Henrik Holst
Meet the Artist: Karoline Hill
Thursday 27 November · 12:00–16:00
Photo credit for the event post: Karoline Hill

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Gennem fotoudstillinger, workshops og talks udforsker udstillingen “Shaped by the Sea” krydsfeltet mellem kunst og videnskab i vores forhold til havet – fra cyanotyper og tangtryk til analoge eksperimenter. Tilrettelagt i samarbejde med Kend Dit Hav
Udstillingen og dens workshops inviterer besøgende til at genopdage, hvordan vi opfatter, sanser og værner om det hav, der omgiver os – og som fortsat former vores fælles eksistens.
Udstillingen er kurateret af arkitekt Marina Holst. Sammen med arkitektstuderende Julia Laura Finch og arkitekt og kunstner Sólja Eyðfinsdóttir omsættes havets planteliv til eksperimenterende cyanotypier, en analog fotografisk teknik også kaldet lystryk. Kend Dit Hav arrangerer drop-in tangtryk-workshop med inspiration til cyanotypi-workshoppen. Grafisk designer Henrik Holst afholder drop-in “travel kit” mørkekammer events, og fotograf Karoline Hill sætter i en dokumentarisk fotoudstilling fokus på vores drømme om havet set gennem det traditionelle træskibskultur og det maritime fællesskab.
Udstillingen “Shaped by the Sea” er tilrettelagt i samarbejde med Kend Dit Hav – et initiativ fra Aarhus Universitet, der sætter fokus på at øge bevidstheden om havmiljøet og inspirere nye generationer til at udforske, forstå og beskytte vores hav gennem læring, forskning og kreativt engagement.
Sideløbende med udstillingen inviteres besøgende til at møde kunstnerne bag værkerne og deltage i drop-in events og workshops på galleriet med fokus på udstillingens temaer og kunstneriske teknikker og analoge processer.
Gratis adgang til udstillingerne.
Udstillingsperiode 19-30 november
Hverdage kl. 15:00-18:00
Weekender: kl. 11:00-16:00
Workshops
Workshops afholdes på dansk og engelsk.
"Drop-in Tangprint Workshop"
Fredag 21. november
I samarbejde med Kend Dit Hav.
Gratis
"Cyanotypi på tekstil"
Søndag 23. & 30. november kl. 12.00–16.00
Arrangeret af Julia Laura Finch, Sólja Eyðfinsdóttir & Marina Holst Pris: 100 kr.
Tilmelding via SMS til +45 4029 9505
Events
Fernisering:
Torsdag 20. november kl. 16.00–18.30
Drop-in: Darkroom Development (travel kit)
Torsdag 20. november kl. 16.00–18.00
Fredag 21. & 28. november kl. 14.00–17.00 Arrangeret af Henrik Holst
Meet the Artist: Karoline Hill
Torsdag 27. november kl. 12.00–16.00
Fotokreditering af dette eventopslag: Karoline Hill
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