Copenhagen Contemporary
Copenhagen Contemporary
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Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) is Copenhagen’s international art center showing installation art created by world stars and new emerging talents. CC occupies the magnificent former B&W welding hall offering a total of 7,000 m2 of beautiful industrial halls with plenty of space to show the technical and large formats in which many contemporary artists work: total installations, performance art, and monumental video works. Art that can often be entered and sensed with the whole body.
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In the eastern part of this neighbourhood, visitors will discover Amager Strandpark, a beach area which has become increasingly popular. It’s only a 30 minute bicycle ride or a 10 minute Metro trip away from the city center. Only a few hundred yards inland, some of the most creative musicians, artists, and writers in Copenhagen are occupying some of the old storage houses and production facilities. The western part is one of Copenhagen's most rapidly evolving areas, here you’ll find international architecture of the highest rank, the state of the art TV-Byen (the Danish pendant to BBC), a golf course as well as Copenhagen's best (and tiniest) ice bar.
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4dominica
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates50 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Nice exibiton, but it was very disappointing that they charged us full price and we were not able to see all art works as they closed them before regular closing time. We went out before closing. When I asked them why they did not inform me before selling the tickets - the answer was - you still can come tomorrow, which was not our case. Ticket is 120 DKK or EUR 18, but we were able to visit only one floor. Disappointed.
Written April 23, 2022
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Chloé G
30 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
At the entrance, no one informed us of a Special Offer concerning free entry for children under 27 years old: we therefore paid a place, without possibility of refund.
The place offers impressive ceiling heights, however empty. There are very few exhibitions. Things to do with coloring and creating paper flowers are on offer.
In short, we are disappointed with this visit.
The place offers impressive ceiling heights, however empty. There are very few exhibitions. Things to do with coloring and creating paper flowers are on offer.
In short, we are disappointed with this visit.
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Written September 18, 2024
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Arran S
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Jan 2024 • Couples
Terrible place, charged full price for a ticket but half of the exhibitions were closed due to them changing to different exhibits. I understand it requires time to create art exhibits but if 3 out of the 5 are not available then cut the cost of the fare or at least warn customers before they purchase a ticket. As for the the light exhibit don’t bother, took 45 minutes to get in lasts 10 minutes and is very underwhelming, could get a better light show with a phone torch under a duvet. Defo avoid!
Written January 3, 2024
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SnappleSpice
New York City, NY647 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Perhaps I came at the wrong time, but there was something really off putting about this space. First, it was a bit far out from many of Copenhagen's other hot spots. Second, it was expensive - especially for the small number of exhibits. Two of these exhibits were James Turrell, and I did not enjoy them at all (they were both highly monitored, one was timed, and no photos/videos were allowed). I honestly got a bit of a headache in each of them, and overall I am not impressed by the concepts or themes in his pieces. I enjoy contemporary art, but not this - this felt purely indulgent. I am not surprised to learn that the Kardashians are fans of his work.
Written April 2, 2023
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scr453
Manchester, UK13 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
I'm afraid I would have to award this 'worst value' thing to do in Copenhagen. I'm in the 'daylight robbery' camp with the reviewer below. Some things for children to get involved in, (fair enough) and then a pretentious video sound and display piece, 'the song is the call and the land is calling'. Just a load of word salad. Didn't get to see the James Turrell thing -seemed like a long wait. A great space but badly utilized and the artwork disappointing or non existent. Suggest you don't bother and just have another beer at Reffen or Mikkeller, (which are great) and then get the waterbus back across to main city. Or get 2a bus to Glyptotek near Tivoli Gardens, which is a beautiful building & space and has many wonderful exhibits. -5 stars :)
Written October 7, 2024
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Christian S
30 contributions
Jan 2020
The area of Refshaleøen is a worn down industrial area not far from the free town of Christiania in Copenhagen, which is now occupied by young businesses such as media agencies, a catering service, a yacht repair and IT firms.
The CC (Copenhagen Contempory) is located in a vast industrial hall and shows a pristine selection of contemporary art. Currently (12/19 - 01/20) Carsten Höller, Larissa Sansour and Jacob Dahlgren show interesting, partly playful but also disturbing and cynical interventions and videos.
Apart from the artistic quality the facilities in the CC are rather simple and there is a slight transport-problem. If you don't come by bus or bus-boat (latter is highly recommended), you will find only limited parking space to pay for, which is severely controlled and fined if not complying to the regulations. In the evening the time slots between public transport opportunities are quite long. (1 hour from 17:00).
As a pastime there are some restaurants and a craft-brewery with some interesting beers, where you can also eat some snacks (recommended: the fermented fired potatoes for sharing).
The CC (Copenhagen Contempory) is located in a vast industrial hall and shows a pristine selection of contemporary art. Currently (12/19 - 01/20) Carsten Höller, Larissa Sansour and Jacob Dahlgren show interesting, partly playful but also disturbing and cynical interventions and videos.
Apart from the artistic quality the facilities in the CC are rather simple and there is a slight transport-problem. If you don't come by bus or bus-boat (latter is highly recommended), you will find only limited parking space to pay for, which is severely controlled and fined if not complying to the regulations. In the evening the time slots between public transport opportunities are quite long. (1 hour from 17:00).
As a pastime there are some restaurants and a craft-brewery with some interesting beers, where you can also eat some snacks (recommended: the fermented fired potatoes for sharing).
Written January 8, 2020
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Ben Peter Catchpole
London, UK142 contributions
Jul 2019
We we visiting the food market as you do! Reffen.. while we stumbled across CC in the surrounding area. We had the Copenhagen card which gave us entry to CC which worked out just perfectly.
There were 3-4 exhibitions on if I recall.. some interactive and some not so. Some film and traditional & contemporary art. It was all huge and massive and sculptural. A very beautiful environment to be in and great use of the old warehouse it is housed in.
I would definitely recommend this place! A highlight of my trip to CPH!
There were 3-4 exhibitions on if I recall.. some interactive and some not so. Some film and traditional & contemporary art. It was all huge and massive and sculptural. A very beautiful environment to be in and great use of the old warehouse it is housed in.
I would definitely recommend this place! A highlight of my trip to CPH!
Written September 10, 2019
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Freyr Thorarinsson
Iceland31 contributions
Dec 2019
The CC is located on Refshaleö, across the water from Langeline and the Little Mermaid. It is a 30 minutes interesting walk from Nyhavn past the new Opera house, but one can also get there by car or bike. The house is the former welding house of the B&W shipyard and it is huge. I was strongly reminded of the Machine Hall at Tate Modern in London. Highly recommended to people that like playful art!
Written December 22, 2019
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KatrinE
Stockholm, Sweden159 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
This is a large scale location in a remote spot of the city. If you take the metro, change to bus or foot or bicycle/scooter. take a detour, and you can visit Christophshavn in combination.
Contemporary is worth a visit with a nice atmosphere and impressive art. You will need 30-90 min in the venue.
Contemporary is worth a visit with a nice atmosphere and impressive art. You will need 30-90 min in the venue.
Written June 30, 2019
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DerrickJS
Esher, UK789 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Set in a fairly derelict part of Copenhagen, past the Opera House and on to Refshalevej you can get to Copenhagen Contemporary either by the Water Bus 991/992 or by ordinary bus 9a both from the Nyhavn/Christianshavn area.
The building is a huge industrial space and offers large halls for installations. At present there are four installations - see pics.
Full bathroom facilities (essential after a long journey) and a small cafe/shop.
Nearby is the street food area of Reffen, which is on the way to and from the water bus. This comprises of a number of shops and eateries all created out of old shipping containers. Just up from the water bus stop is a houseboat that also has been created out of containers.
This area is certainly up and coming and one place that anyone who wants to see a slightly different part of Copenhagen should visit.
The building is a huge industrial space and offers large halls for installations. At present there are four installations - see pics.
Full bathroom facilities (essential after a long journey) and a small cafe/shop.
Nearby is the street food area of Reffen, which is on the way to and from the water bus. This comprises of a number of shops and eateries all created out of old shipping containers. Just up from the water bus stop is a houseboat that also has been created out of containers.
This area is certainly up and coming and one place that anyone who wants to see a slightly different part of Copenhagen should visit.
Written May 9, 2019
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