OVERGADEN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Situated by a canal in one of central Copenhagen's most historic neighbourhoods, Overgaden occupies two large floors of a 19th century building which used to house a printing works. From the outset Overgaden had a strong identity as a space run by artists for artists.
A constantly evolving three-person board of artists would programme the exhibitions from incoming applications submitted by other artists. Through this formalised application procedure, Overgaden has consistently offered young artists the opportunity and space to develop expansive, groundbreaking solo exhibitions. Many of these artists have gone on to have important international careers.
A lot has changed at Overgaden in the course of the last 20 years. Artists no longer have to guard their own work and there is even a small staff. As part of recent measures to restructure the institution, Henriette Bretton-Meyer was appointed director in 2006 and thus became the first full-time director with a curatorial background.
Overgaden currently presents around 10 exhibitions a year (often in tandem) as well as a comprehensive programme 'unrivalled in Denmark' of artist talks, film screenings, seminars and discussions. Overgaden is supported by the Danish Arts Council.
A constantly evolving three-person board of artists would programme the exhibitions from incoming applications submitted by other artists. Through this formalised application procedure, Overgaden has consistently offered young artists the opportunity and space to develop expansive, groundbreaking solo exhibitions. Many of these artists have gone on to have important international careers.
A lot has changed at Overgaden in the course of the last 20 years. Artists no longer have to guard their own work and there is even a small staff. As part of recent measures to restructure the institution, Henriette Bretton-Meyer was appointed director in 2006 and thus became the first full-time director with a curatorial background.
Overgaden currently presents around 10 exhibitions a year (often in tandem) as well as a comprehensive programme 'unrivalled in Denmark' of artist talks, film screenings, seminars and discussions. Overgaden is supported by the Danish Arts Council.
Overgaden
Overgaden Neden Vandet 17
1414 Copenhagen K
Denmark
t +45 32 577273
e info@overgaden.org
s www.overgaden.org
Overgaden Neden Vandet 17
1414 Copenhagen K
Denmark
t +45 32 577273
e info@overgaden.org
s www.overgaden.org
