Copenhagen by Heart: What’s your favourite spot in Copenhagen?
Exhibition
Jul 1, 2021 - Apr 4, 2023
Copenhagen by Heart in 2021 collected Copenhageners’ stories about the city—love stories about Copenhagen, filled with romance and broken hearts.
Copenhagen has become a success story. The city is thriving, ever-growing and regularly celebrated for its many qualities. The city is home to a wide variety of Danish architecture, ranging from historic buildings to modern, sustainable structures. But Copenhagen also has its fiascoes, failures and areas that Copenhageners have yet to embrace. That’s why the exhibition Copenhagen by Heart asked: What is your favorite spot in the city? And are there places you don’t like?
There were activities for young and old in the exhibition. Children could jump in a LEGO-pool and build their favorite building or explore our map of Copenhagen, while adults listened to stories about living in the city.
As we let Copenhageners share how they felt we also took a critical look at our own home, BLOX, highlighting what we love as well as what breaks our hearts.
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What was Copenhagen by Heart?
Copenhagen by Heart was an exhibition at DAC telling a love story about Copenhagen, including both new crushes and broken hearts.
When did Copenhagen by Heart take place?
The exhibition ran from 1 Jul 2021 to 4 Apr 2023.
What questions did the exhibition ask visitors?
It asked: What is your favourite spot in the city—and are there places you don’t like?
What could children do in the exhibition?
Children could build their favourite house and explore a large map of Copenhagen.
What could adults experience in the exhibition?
Adults could listen to stories about living in the city and meet Copenhageners and their views.
What should I know if I only read one thing?
Copenhagen by Heart (1 Jul 2021–4 Apr 2023) invited visitors to reflect on Copenhagen through both affection and critique, guided by questions about the city’s best and most challenging places.