Sep 13, 2021NIL Technology leads the revolution in optical solutionsFace recognition software that unlocks your phone relies on advanced optical hardware to function. Lenses in wearables immerse you in 3D storytelling. And remote guiding of workers for complex industrial repairs all depend on the latest achievements in optics. Consumers and professionals around the world are already exploring the possibilities…Nanotechnology6 min readNanotechnology6 min read
Jul 15, 2021America by Design in Denmark: Bringing the best of Danish bike culture to the USThe success story of the unique Danish bike culture is coming to America. On July 17th, the Danish e-bike brand Biomega will be featured on the US TV-show ‘America By Design’, where they will share their vision of a zero-emissions future. — More than 30 years ago, the city of Copenhagen implemented a pedestrian initiative, which was highly controversial at the time. Today, the pedestrian sites and bike paths have scaled and fostered a biking culture which has become an integrated part of most Danes’ lifestyle. …Creative6 min readCreative6 min read
Jul 9, 2021America by Design in Denmark: Exploring LEGO, Creativity and Transforming the WorldThe story of the Danish toy company LEGO will broadcast in a new American TV-show America By Design on July 10th. — Most people in America love LEGO. However, few people know that the beloved brick comes from Denmark. The Danish approach to creativity and learning through play is a cultural virtue that starts in the early childhood and ultimately impacts the very design of cities and transportations systems in urban places…Play3 min readPlay3 min read
Jun 12, 2021The Lost Leonardo: World Premiere at the 2021 Tribeca FestivalAn interview with Andreas Koefoed, director of The Lost Leonardo. — The Lost Leonardo. The whole story of the most talked about painting of the century will premiere June 13 at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. “This is a film about the incredible journey of a painting, the Salvator Mundi, The Saviour of the world, possibly by Leonardo…Denmark4 min readDenmark4 min read
Jun 11, 2021Wild Men: World Premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film FestivalAn interview with Thomas Daneskov, director of Wild Men. The Danish comedy film Wild Men, directed by Thomas Daneskov, is selected for the international feature competition at the 20th Tribeca Film Festival, and will premiere on Sunday, June 13th. The film focuses on Martin, who has fled his family to…Denmark4 min readDenmark4 min read
Jun 9, 2021“Summer of Suspense”: Award-Winning Danish TV-Series to Stream on TopicAn interview with Ryan Chanatry, General Manager of the US streaming service Topic. — Topic recently announced their upcoming “Summer of Suspense” extravaganza, diving into the “it’s criminally good” vertical of crime thrillers and mysteries. …Denmark5 min readDenmark5 min read
Jun 2, 2021Hans Christian Andersen in New York: 65 years of Fairytales and StorytellingOnce upon a time in 1956, a group of Hans Christian Andersen fairytale enthusiasts came together in New York to found the HCA Storytelling Center. For six and a half decades, the HCA Center has attracted and delighted tens of thousands of children, families and child-like spirits with its live…Storytelling8 min readStorytelling8 min read
May 28, 2021New York Scandia Symphony: Summer Concerts in the Park are Back!An interview with Dorrit Matson, founder of New York Scandia Symphony. — Founded in 1988 by Danish Music Director Dorrit Matson, the New York Scandia Symphony (Scandia) has amused and educated thousands of New Yorkers with imaginative and inspiring musical programs featuring music old and new music repertoire from the Nordic countries. For the first time in 32 years, Scandia live performances…Music7 min readMusic7 min read
May 27, 2021Return to Work: How Tech Solutions Have Changed Our WorkplaceAn interview with Christian Juel Jensen, Founder of the Danish office intelligence company, Plenom. — For many HR managers work has drastically changed over the last year as they have faced new challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most companies have still not committed to a specific return-to-work arrangement as local and federal guidelines are changing quickly. …Technology5 min readTechnology5 min read
May 21, 2021From Copenhagen to New York: Bend, Bubble and ShineA new contemporary clay exhibition at the art gallery Hostler Burrows challenge in both techniques as well as shape, form and language. — Among the neat rows of characteristic brick houses and quiet tree-lined streets in New York’s East Village lies a gallery dedicated to historical Nordic design and studio arts. Founded in 1998 by Kim Hostler and Juliet Burrows, the Hostler Burrows gallery has evolved its program to integrate a full roster…Clay5 min readClay5 min read
