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30/10/2009

Rethink

Different venues, Copenhagen

International art exhibition giving new perspectives on COP15 climate summit in Copenhagen

The National Gallery of Denmark, Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art, Nikolaj Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center, and the Alexandra Institute join forces in an international contemporary art exhibition that puts a new perspective on the climate debate.

On 31 October the international art exhibition "RETHINK - Contemporary Art & Climate Change" opens in Copenhagen, Denmark, with great ambitions in both size and scope. While politicians will gather at the UN Climate Change Conference, 26 trendsetting Nordic and international artists display their work at some of Denmark's finest art institutions, creating new ways for the public and politicians to grasp the complicated climate issues.

RETHINK is an exhibition with works created by Nordic and International contemporary artist who in different ways relate to the intersection between art, culture and climate change. The exhibition will present works by artists Tomas Saraceno (AR), Henrik Håkansson (SE), The Icelandic Love Corporation (IS), Superflex (DK), Bright Ugochukwu Eke (NG), Olafur Eliasson (IS/DK), and many others.

RETHINK Relations
bids the audience to reconsider our social relations and how we live. Argentinean artistic comet Tomas Saraceno puts a positive spin our relations in a world of climate changes and possible future overpopulation. His artwork “Flying Biospheres” is focused on positivity and solutions, lifting humanity up into the clouds to live in transparent mini globes in the sky.
National Gallery of Denmark, 31/10-­‐5/4.
Featured artist: Tomas Saraceno (AR), Olafur Eliasson (IS/DK), Henrik Håkansson (SE), Allora & Calzadilla (US/CU).
Senior Curator Marianne Torp, National Gallery of Denmark

RETHINK The Implicit
RETHINK The Implicit brings to light the aspects of climate changes we take for granted or overlook. Nigerian artist Bright Ugochukwo Eke minimises the distance to the harsh reality of acid rain, using plastic, water and charcoal. He creates a thought-­‐provoking meeting between the viewer and altered nature, yet still manages to create a beautiful installation. “Acid Rain” is based on Bright’s personal experience with acid rain and thus, he comments on humanity’s lack of respect for the environment.
Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art, 31/10-­‐27/12.
Featured artist: Elin Hansdottir (IS), Thilo Frank (DE), Henrik Håkansson (SE), Bright Ugochukwu Eke (NG), Kerstin Ergenzinger (DE), Tove Storck (DK).
Curator Director Malene Natascha Ratcliffe, Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art.

RETHINK Kakotopia
RETHINK Kakotopia considers the possibility of a future with catastrophic climate changes. Thus, Canadian artist Bill Burns presents his artwork as an atypical company. The firm sells gear resembling security equipment for people, but in miniature sizes for little animals like birds, mice, frogs etc. The surprising contrast between well-­‐known gear and the altered sizes draws attention to the vulnerability of both animals and humans. Suddenly, they seem absurd, the many security measures we put together to be on the “safe side” when nature changes.
Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center, 31/10-­‐10/1.
Featured artist: Lise Autogena (DK) and Joshua Portway (UK), Bill Burns (CA), The Icelandic Love Corporation (IS), Eric Andersen (DK), Superflex (DK), Tea Mäkipää (FI), Haubitz + Zoche (DE), Tue Greenfort (DK), Cornelia Parker (UK), Ruri (IS), Superflex (DK), Fiona Tan (ID/NL).
Cuartor: Director Elisabeth Delin Hansen, Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center.

RETHINK Information
RETHINK Information deals with new technologies and how to use them to better understand climate changes. For instance, the artwork “Planetary Pledge Pyramid” includes Facebook in creating a worldwide pyramid game where players systematically recruit 5 friends. The artistic group The People Speak wants to engage people in a global discussion about climate changes within 13 weeks. People are encouraged to donate money and then democratically vote for their ultimate collective action in December.
Moesgård Museum, rethinkclimate.org and in public spaces from 31/10.
Featured artist: Jette Gejl (DK), Parfyme (DK), Janine Randerson (NZ), The People Speak (UK).
Curator: Project Manager Anne Sophie Witzke, the Alexandra Institute A/S.

Image: Olafur Eliasson (IS/DK), Your Watercolour Machine, 2009. In RETHINK Relations - the National Gallery of Denmark

Press contacts:

The Alexandra Institute
Press Officer Anders Søndergaard
T: +45 24 46 43 55 E: anders.soendergaard@alexandra.dk

The National Gallery of Denmark
Head of Press Jakob Fibiger Andreasen
T: +45 29 61 69 49 E: jakob.fibiger@smk.dk

Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art
Press Officer Kit Leunbach
T: +45 33 33 95 03 E: kl@denfrie.dk

Nikolaj Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
Press Officer Anne Riber
T: +45 33 18 17 84 E: pr@kunsthallennikolaj.dk

Moesgård Museum
Museum Keeper Martin Brandt Djupdræt
T: +45 23 30 22 43 E: moesmbd@hum.au.dk

RETHINK has been appointed "Nordic Exhibition of the Year 2009-2010" by the Nordic Culture Fund and is supported by the Branding Denmark Fund, the City of Copenhagen and the Danish Arts Council. In addition, the exhibition is a part of the official culture programme for the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP15 that will take place in Copenhagen from December 7th to 18th.

RETHINK Relations, the National Gallery of Denmark, 31/10 2009 - 5/4 2010
RETHINK The Implicit, Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art, 31/10 2009 - 27/12 2009
RETHINK Kakotopia, Nikolaj Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center, 31/10 2009 - 10/1 2010
RETHINK Information, Moesgård Museum and online from 31/10 2009

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