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For 3daysofdesign, Johan Borups Højskole opens the doors to its historic mansion in Copenhagen’s District Kultur, inviting visitors to explore two graduation showcases by emerging Nordic voices across disciplines. This semester’s final exhibitions feature projects from Design & Ceramics and Architecture & Arts—two distinct yet connected expressions of artistic education where tradition meets contemporary culture in an open, exploratory atmosphere. Set within the school’s historic courtyard and interiors, the showcases highlight the culmination of a semester shaped by dialogue, curiosity, and craftsmanship. Founded in 1891, Johan Borups' is a Danish ‘højskole’—a creative community based on growth, collab and reflection.

Design & Ceramics—Led by designer & scenographer Pelle Staack, this course fosters curiosity, hands–on experimentation, and interdisciplinary collab. Developed for 3daysofdesign, students present lighting objects—lamps with ceramic sockets and Japanese-inspired shades. Conceptualised by Pelle and visual artist & ceramics 'fetishist' Anika Lori. Architecture & Arts—Led by architect and scenographer Dicki Lakha, this course uses a hands–on analog approach to explore the intersection of architecture & art. In the courtyard, a scenographic diorama installation invites viewers to explore how the diorama can open up worlds and represent the real while simultaneously evoking the surreal and the parallel. Conceptualised by Dicki and architect Lauge Floris.

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Johan Borups Højskole
Exhibition launch | Lighting Objects & Dioramas
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Frederiksholms Kanal 24, 1220 Copenhagen
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16:30
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17:30
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GRID System
Refreshments & a talk on Colours and GRIDs
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Danneskiold—Samsøes Allé 19—21, 1436 Copenhagen
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15:00
End
17:00
19 Jun
Unplugged
Unplugged
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Vognmagergade 2, 1120 Copenhagen
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17:00
End
19:00
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CAIA LEIFSDOTTER
SCULPTURAL, BOLD AND REFINED
Address
Store Strandstræde 9, 1255 Copenhagen
Start
16:00
End
18:00
18 Jun
Cane—line
Inspirational Session: Garden Trends & Future Outdoor Spaces
Address
Danneskiold—Samsøes Allé 11, 1434 Copenhagen
Start
13:00
End
15:00
19 Jun
Caché x New Mags
Coffee
Address
Ny Østergade 28, 1101 Copenhagen
Start
9:30
End
15:00
19 Jun
Nuura
Meet the artist behind Solara – a sensory light experience
Address
Frederiksgade 14, 2nd Floor, 1265 Copenhagen
Start
11:00
End
12:00
20 Jun
Fucina Frammenti
Afternoon Tea
Address
Sankt Peders Stræde 35, 1453 Copenhagen
Start
14:00
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16:00
18 Jun
Nemo
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Store Kongensgade 118, 1264 Copenhagen
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