Visit to Nyt Lys at Sophienholm, close to Copenhagen was the scariest art experience for a while. The festival is in the park of the Sophienholm manor, and there is no lighting in the park whatsoever. Also, part of the park is actually woods. Also, it was foggy. And I was all alone in the pitch black park. I was quite sure I wouldn't get out of there in one piece.
I did, but I do have to admit, I walked faster than usual.
The art was very scant on light levels as well, if not in quality. I am biased, but my favourite was Disappearing Event by Elina Brotherus, the artist herself walking into water, projected on a rare light surface in the park.
The festival's last day is tomorrow January 25th. I totally recommend going, just don't go alone!
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