Homage to Older Women brings together 100 female artists – both young and old – from across the Nordics, showcasing individual works on billboards at stations throughout Copenhagen and the surrounding areas. By exhibiting these works in public spaces, Thomsen and Bertelsen aim to challenge the narrow beauty ideals often portrayed in commercial advertising and present alternative narratives and phases in life that people can relate to.
”Our culture is deeply fixated on beauty and often favors youth over age. This is especially evident in media representations of women and the unattainable beauty standards they promote. Additionally, there are narratives suggesting that older women are less desirable – both in the job market and in a sexual context. We are happy to challenge these outdated perceptions and fill Copenhagen with these powerful artists’ personal tributes to older women.” – Hanne Lise Thomsen
”We are deeply committed to celebrating International Women’s Day. For us, feminism is about power critique and the freedom to be who you want to be. We are proud to support Hanne Lise and Lise’s project, which puts life experience on the agenda. Especially in a time where beauty clinics are popping up, we believe that it’s both healthy and wise to celebrate the beauty of aging. We look forward to discussing this important topic and to experience incredible art.” – Mads Nørgaard
Homage to Older Women launches with an exhibition of all 100 artworks at Nørgaard paa Strøget from February 28 to March 10, alongside a panel debate on Saturday, March 1. Panelists include photographer and visual artist Fryd Frydendahl, visual and performance artist Molly Haslund, visual artist Noah Umur Kanber, and University of Copenhagen professor Anne Jerslev. The debate will be moderated by journalist Lene Johansen. Participation in the panel debate on March 1 requires registration via press@madsnorgaard.dk. Please note that spots are limited. – Fully booked
Performance March 8
On International Women’s Day, March 8, artist Molly Haslund will perform Flower Drop in front of Nørgaard paa Strøget at 2pm, 3pm, and 4 pm.
Participating artists in Homage to Older Women:
Anette Abrahamsson (SE), María Kristín H. Antonsdóttir (IS), Elisabeth Apelmo (SE), Kristina Ask (DK), Jeanne Betak (DK), Karen Bohøj (DK), Elina Brotherus (FI), Nanna Debois Buhl (DK), Christina Capetillo (DK), Regitze Engelsborg Carlsen (DK), Sidse Carstens (DK), Ursula Reuter Christiansen (DK), Charlotte Haslund-Christensen (DK), Sonja Lillebæk Christensen (DK), Viera Collaro (DK), The Icelandic Love Corporation (IS), Rikke Diemer (DK), AK Dolven (NO), Sophie Dupont (DK), Paula Duvå (DK), Jeannette Ehlers (DK), Hilda Ekeroth (SE), Tina Enghoff (DK), Anne-Li Engström (DK), Biba Fibiger (DK), Maria Finn (SE), Signe Maria Friis (DK), Fryd Frydendahl (DK), Cecilie Gravesen (DK), Marianne Grønnow (DK), Astrid Göransson (SE), Gry Worre Hallberg (DK), Julie Edel Hardenberg (GL), Gudrun Hasle (DK), Molly Haslund (DK) Annika von Hausswolff (SE), Nanna Gro Henningsen (DK), Ane Henriksen (DK), Marianne Hesselbjerg (DK), Hesselholdt/Mejlvang (DK), Lea Guldditte Hestelund (DK), Hilde Honerud (NO), Stine Marie Jacobsen (DK), Dorte Jelstrup (DK), Mette Kit Jensen (DK), Astrid Kruse Jensen (DK), Vibeke Jerichau (DK), Mette Gitz-Johansen (DK), Birgit Johnsen/Hanne Nielsen (DK), Ditte Haarløv Johnsen (DK), Kirsten Justesen (DK), Gitte Juul/Anja Franke (DK), Jane Jin Kaisen (DK), Sophia Kalkau (DK), Jessie Kleemann (GL), Noah Umur Kanber (DK), Randi og Katrine (DK), Hertta Kiiski (FI), Lisa Klapstock (DK), Eva Koch (DK), Heta Kuchka (FI), Simone Aaberg Kærn (DK), Malene Landgreen (DK), Hellen Lassen (DK), Marit Lindberg (SE), Lotte Konow Lund/Eline Mugaas (NO), Annika Lundgren (SE), Madeleine Kate MCGowan (DK), Eva Mertz (DK), Susanne Mertz (DK), Mo Moesgaard (DK), Marie Munk (DK), Anne Fabricius Møller (DK), Miriam H. Nielsen (DK), Tina Maria Nielsen (DK), Lise Nørholm (DK), Annee Olofsson (SE), Lea Porsager (DK), Maria Nørholm Ramouk (DK), Lilibeth Cuenca Rasmussen (DK), Pulsk Ravn (DK), Aurora Reinhard (FI), Jytte Rex (DK), Rosemaria Rex (DK), Lisa Rosenmeier (DK), Ane Mette Ruge (DK), Beathe C. Rønning (NO), Jeanette Land Schou (DK), Lise Tovesdatter Skou (DK), Alberte Malling Skronski (DK), Apolonia Sokol (DK), Annika Ström (SE), Lisa Strømbeck (SE), Christel Sverre (NO), Trine Søndergaard (DK), Hanne Lise Thomsen (DK), Malene List Thomsen (DK), Hannah Toticki (DK), Karin Westerlund (SE) og Gina Zacharias (DK)
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