Journalist ELIE INOUE reports on Copenhagen, Denmark. On the final day of the trip, Day 3, we'll fully immerse ourselves in Danish art.
On our final day, we'll fully immerse ourselves in Danish art. A must-see for art lovers is the Louisiana Modern Museum. Located about a 40-minute train ride from the city center, it offers views of the ocean and greenery. Its harmony with nature and architecture has earned it the nickname "the most beautiful art museum in the world." Located in a park filled with trees over 100 years old, the museum has been expanded five times since 1958, each one carefully constructed to fit the terrain over time, before arriving at its current form. It was cold and the air was clear, so I took several deep breaths and felt as if I was purifying my body and mind. It was such a sacred and spiritually cleansing place. Photography was not permitted, but the current exhibit featured Picasso's ceramic works. Even though it's far from the city center, it's a museum worth making the effort to visit.
Louisiana Modern Museum
Although it's a little far from the city center, it's definitely worth the effort to visit. The museum's concept of "harmony with nature" and laid-back atmosphere perfectly represent the Danish mentality. As the term "hygge" (a comfortable space or simple happiness) suggests, Danish people prefer an introverted, simple lifestyle. The museum seems to demonstrate their ability to create sophisticated beauty through refined sensibilities, even without luxurious buildings or flashy decorations. The city and the people I saw there were very simple compared to other European countries. I rarely saw anyone wearing luxury brands or luxury cars, and the shops were overwhelmingly focused on lifestyle items like furniture and accessories. While Danes do indeed aspire to luxury goods and have a desire to make money, even if they do earn money, I read in a book about Scandinavia that even if they do earn money, a large amount is deducted in taxes. With comprehensive welfare and economic equality, they believe they don't need to work hard. Leaving the museum, where we could experience various aspects of Danish culture, including its unique aesthetic sense and ways of thinking that contrast with those of Japan and France, we returned to the city center.
For dinner on our final day, we went to Den Vandrette, a wine bar with a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere. Similar to a Japanese izakaya, the menu features small plates that go well with wines and alcohol from around the world. According to the staff, sharing small plates is not common in Denmark, but has recently begun to gain acceptance and attention. They also told us that while Danes are conservative and wary of new things, times are changing and they are becoming more open-minded.
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Day 3
On our final day, we'll fully immerse ourselves in Danish art. A must-see for art lovers is the Louisiana Modern Museum. Located about a 40-minute train ride from the city center, it offers views of the ocean and greenery. Its harmony with nature and architecture has earned it the nickname "the most beautiful art museum in the world." Located in a park filled with trees over 100 years old, the museum has been expanded five times since 1958, each one carefully constructed to fit the terrain over time, before arriving at its current form. It was cold and the air was clear, so I took several deep breaths and felt as if I was purifying my body and mind. It was such a sacred and spiritually cleansing place. Photography was not permitted, but the current exhibit featured Picasso's ceramic works. Even though it's far from the city center, it's a museum worth making the effort to visit. Louisiana Modern Museum【Louisiana Modern Museum】
Address: Gl Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk
http://www.louisiana.dk/
Address: Gl Strandvej 13, 3050 Humlebæk
http://www.louisiana.dk/
Although it's a little far from the city center, it's definitely worth the effort to visit. The museum's concept of "harmony with nature" and laid-back atmosphere perfectly represent the Danish mentality. As the term "hygge" (a comfortable space or simple happiness) suggests, Danish people prefer an introverted, simple lifestyle. The museum seems to demonstrate their ability to create sophisticated beauty through refined sensibilities, even without luxurious buildings or flashy decorations. The city and the people I saw there were very simple compared to other European countries. I rarely saw anyone wearing luxury brands or luxury cars, and the shops were overwhelmingly focused on lifestyle items like furniture and accessories. While Danes do indeed aspire to luxury goods and have a desire to make money, even if they do earn money, I read in a book about Scandinavia that even if they do earn money, a large amount is deducted in taxes. With comprehensive welfare and economic equality, they believe they don't need to work hard. Leaving the museum, where we could experience various aspects of Danish culture, including its unique aesthetic sense and ways of thinking that contrast with those of Japan and France, we returned to the city center.
For dinner on our final day, we went to Den Vandrette, a wine bar with a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere. Similar to a Japanese izakaya, the menu features small plates that go well with wines and alcohol from around the world. According to the staff, sharing small plates is not common in Denmark, but has recently begun to gain acceptance and attention. They also told us that while Danes are conservative and wary of new things, times are changing and they are becoming more open-minded.
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