“The distortion of the logo can represent the state of the earth – it can get much more distorted or stay in balance – this is shown in the animation of the logo and it adds an extra layer to the visual identity”.

The logo has been developed by the multidisciplinary design studio NR2154 and symbolises a planet undergoing change. The globe in the logo is made up of a network of lines, with each line representing a UN nation. The lines originate in scientific data such as graphs of rises in temperature and CO2 emissions. Together the lines make up a complex, almost organic structure which may be heading towards unrest or balance. It sends a signal that the future of the planet has not yet been decided, but that the threat is very real and action needed now.

NR2154 have also made a series of post stamps for the UN climate change conference.
More on NR2154.  More on COP15.

JDS BXL and CPH offices are ejoying a good ol’taste of American tradition.  Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Scott Corey, BXL turkey master.

Dynamic dual Lucy Jones and Liz Kelsey desert attack!

The Copenhagen community came together for a nice Sunday afternoon soapbox race! Organized by CPHMOVES, 17 teams constructed their karts and raced it 3km through Nørrebrogade.  We entered the race by recycling an old Holmenkollen Skijump model.  Though we did not take 1st place, we did win the best car award!

The team: Francisco Villeda, Edna Lueddecke, Philipp Ohnesorge, Felix Luong and Kamilla Heskje

Special Thanks to our sponsors:
Københavns Tekniske Skole
Modulor

Copenhagen Design Week by the Danish Design Center is an international event that presents new ideas, knowledge and products – design that generates possibilities for a changing world. For one week, established and new design events are brought together and strengthened to provoke, excite and inspire. As a prelude to COP15 (the UN Climate conference that will be held later in the year), the theme will be sustainable design. Copenhagen Design Week takes place for the first time from 27 August to 6 September 2009.

Visit the CDW webpage for a full list of events here

Henvrik Vibskov presents The Solar Donkey Experiment Show in Copenhagen.

Friday the 7th of August 2009, 10 PM @ Sibirien – Søndermarken.

Doors Open 9.30 Pm. Entrance across the street from the Zoo.

Press: Rike@agenturv.de
Sales: Rune@henrikvibskov.com

Public tickets are sold from the HV Shop from Tuesday the 4th of August until they are sold out.   10€ for a seat.

from copenhagenfashionweek.com

Every February and August, Copenhagen is host to Northern Europe’s largest fashion event, Copenhagen Fashion Week. On the catwalks are a growing number of new and known Danish talent with a preview of their upcoming collections. And at the three trade fairs, CPH Vision, Gallery and Copenhagen International Fashion Fair, you will find an additional 1,100 exhibitors representing a total of over 2,300 international brand name collections.

Danish fashion is known for its unique angle on design, innovation and aesthetics. With a more modern approach to femininity and functionality, expressed in fresh silhouettes, a focus on details and incomparable quality. These are only some of the reasons why more than 50,000 buyers, designers and global press attend Copenhagen Fashion Week twice a year.

Of course, the other main attraction is Copenhagen itself. It’s a cosy, metropolitan city located by the waterfront, and features an interesting array of design venues, architecture, cultural events, cafés, bars and nightlife.

Copenhagen Fashion Week is organised by the Danish Fashion Institute – a newly founded network organisation created by and for the Danish fashion industry. The purpose is to develop an extensive network of industry professionals to promote, market and drive Danish fashion forward. In close cooperation with trade fairs, interest organisations, national organisations, event agencies and media partners, Copenhagen Fashion Week is a pivotal player in positioning Copenhagen as a fashion destination on the international arena.

For more information on Copenhagen Fashion Week or the Danish Fashion Institute, please contact info@danishfashioninstitute.dk

LA PETITE MORT

A solo exhibition by Anika Lori presented by the V1 Gallery in Copenhagen.

Opening reception Friday July 31. From 17.00 – 22.00
Performance by Miss Fish & Anika Lori

After party with our neighbours at Jolene from 22.00 – Late.
Djuna Barnes, Thomas Leth, Nanna Thylstrup & Miss Lori. Come early for entry.

V1 Gallery presents
LA PETITE MORT
A solo show By ANIKA LORI

Opening day: Friday July 31. 2009. From 17 – 22.
Exhibition period: August 1. – August 22. 2009.

At present time Anika Lori is one of the most treasured young Danish artists. She used to live on the dark side of the moon – but lately she has rotated with the planet and has now turned up on its bright side. In her exhibition La Petite Mort, Anika Lori explores what the dark was hiding in its cracks and crevices. An old friend of Anika’s, the Crying Child, has now been replaced by a number of masks – physical as well as symbolic – which she both mounts and let fall. This is done in her search of the crux – or in the realization of its non-existence.

La Petite Mort is like a diary of images, a playful treasure trove of identities, of feelings and frustrations, of repressions and realizations as well as of vulnerable fascination. Old cut-off hair from Anika’s mom, a dress Anika outgrew, her son’s toys, a lock of hair from her boyfriend and personal secrets conquers the colorful canvases, collages and sculptures with memories, melancholy, longing, sorrow and happiness. Objects, that leave their formal existence and become integrated in a different universe and its galaxies of impressions and expressions of the multiplicity and the meaninglessness of life, for better or worse.

Teletubbies, Persian rugs, voodoo dolls from Haïti, Sun-Ra’s psychedelic record covers and beautiful vintage gay porn magazines are all elements of the repetitive fundamental pattern that Anika weaves together into a scenery of life. Identities and sentiments collide – sometimes in a grave manner, at other times with tongue in cheek and a sparkle in the eye. It is not only honesty that rules. It’s also the decadent joy of playing with the truth, which never seems complete. Where is the line drawn? And can it be drawn at all?

Where in the past, Anika has mainly worked with collages as medium, this new exhibition primarily contains paintings and sculptures. Some works have been worked on for a more than a year – others have been created spontaneously. Some are difficult to decode. Others shout statements in your face. But a recurrent theme connects them all: Identity crisis and the calmness that comes from accepting that it is an inevitable condition of life. And in all cases, it is to be preferred when juxtaposed against one of life’s other inevitable conditions: death.

So with the anxiety of death hot on the heels and the resentment of missing out on anything, La Petite Mort is an homage to life with all it’s directions and detours. In continuation hereof comes the wish of letting the life-affirming mess rule upon the rational order. Explosions of colors and motives interrupt the straight graphic line, as realities of life disturb the pure thoughts of idealism. Many of Anika’s works feel like the annoying pebble in the shoe: It irritates, but at the same time it keeps the body moving.

Anika Lori was born in 1975 and grew up in Aarhus, Denmark. After three years working Danish artist Tal R’s assistant, she had her first solo exhibition at V1 Gallery in 2006. Hereafter she has been the it-girl on group shows and art fairs throughout the world. Her last solo exhibition was at Union Gallery, London, in 2008. La Petite Mort is Anika’s second solo exhibition at V1 Gallery.

- V1 Gallery

Please contact V1 Gallery for further information: (+45) 33 31 03 21 / elg@v1gallery.com

V1 Gallery / Flaesketorvet 69  / 1711 Copenhagen V / Denmark / www.v1gallery.com / mail@v1gallery.com Opening hours: Wednesday-Friday: 12-18. Saturday 12-16.

The CPH crew are taking advantage of the Danish summer!  Sandra Fleischmann takes a stylish leap for the spectators while Andrew Griffin prepares his team for the King of Greystones Triathlon Challenge, a 750m swim, 20k cycle and 5k run on August the 8th. The event is in the aid of the Sam McMahon Trust, Aware & The Alzheimers Society of Ireland.  Catch JDSCPH every Tuesdays to Thursdays at 8am for a refreshing 16-20° C morning jump into the sea!

More on the King of Greystones Triathalon Challenge here.

Rori Knudtson and Ken Renaud along with 11 students from UC Denver journeyed their way into Copenhagen for their investigation of research-based, multidisciplinary practices.  Visiting JDS was part of their individual projects and preparation for the Biennial of the Americas next summer in Denver, a seven-week event directed by the city and Bruce Mau. Their next destination: Bergen!

More info can be found here:
www.ingoodwetrust2010.com
www.ucdenver.edu

Text source:  CPH PRO 09 Press Release

COPENHAGEN SKATEPARK, DVS and SpotLight welcomes you to the 3rd annual CPH PRO. With a Prize purse of $50.000 the only strictly pro competition in Europe is still going strong.

…click read more to see the schedule of events…

CPH PRO 2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 26th
• Street and Vert Practice all day
• Ring of fire contest
• After-Party in CPH BACKYARD
• Late-night @ Vega nightclub

Saturday, June 27th
• Street Qualifiers
• Vert Contest – approx. 6pm – 8pm with FREE BEER!
• After-Party in CPH BACKYARD
• Late night @ Vega Nightclub

Sunday, June 28th
• Street Semi-Finals
• Street Finals
• Street Best Trick
• After-Party at CPH Skatepark
• After-After-Party at Stengade30 Rubadub Sunday www.stengade30.dk

THE SETUP IS:

Core skateboard competition
Going down in Copenhagen Skatepark, built and run by skaters.

Brand new street course
Brand new state of the art street course built by Brent Kronmueller
and his team.

Great food
We fell great pride in providing gourmet food. Expect the tastiest food fresh of the grill!

Backyard Session
Our backyard will be filled with DJ´s, food stands, gourmet coffee, events all through the weekend and hundreds of people who come to hang out and have a good time = Great people and beautiful scandinavian women guaranteed!

Best music and after-parties
CPH PRO collaborates with the cream of Danish DJ´s and Vega nightclub to providing the settings for epic night-times.

Come join us for another round of core skateboarding and we guarantee all the Danish good times you can ever ask for.

Presented by
DVS, Copenhagen Skatepark and SpotLight

Sponsored by
Carhartt, Sprite Zero, Skullcandy, Streetmachine

Media
Tacky, Epicly Later´d, Reda, Transworld, Vice

Funded by
Wonderful Copenhagen and Sportevent Danmark

For more info contact
William Frederiksen
wf@copenhagenskatepark.dk
Phone: + 45 23 71 29 15

For more info and updates
www.myspace.com/cphpro
facebook/cphpro

Registration Info
Rob Meronek, Spotlight: rob@skateparkoftampa.com
Entry fee is $150