Nordic Cool 2013
Exhibitions
Exhibition: New Nordic--Architecture and Identity (Denmark)
From Denmark's Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, this exhibition explores the relationship of Nordic culture, identity, and architecture.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
Building Exterior Grounds
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Exhibition: Nordic Design Illustrated
This exhibition, presenting a range of design, craft, and industrial products from throughout the Nordic region, aims to highlight aspects of Nordic contemporary design in all its forms, and its ubiquitous nature in daily life.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
North Gallery
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Exhibition: Nobel Prize
Learn about the Nobel Prize, its founder, the Laureates, and their endeavors.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
Grand Foyer
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Exhibition: SUP-PLYWOOD or How to Be Singular in the Plural (Norway)
Invented in Sweden, plywood is one of the oldest mass-produced products in the world. This installation, created by famed Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, features large-scale plywood sculptures.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
Hall of Nations
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Exhibition: Archive--Endangered Waters (Iceland)
With the rise of hydroelectric dams, the number of waterfalls in Iceland has declined in recent years. Multidisciplinary Icelandic artist Rúrí seeks to archive these endangered waters in an interactive visual and auditory installation.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
South Atrium Foyer
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Exhibition: Are We Still Afloat? (Finland)
One of Finland's leading artists, Kaarina Kaikkonen uses a thousand dress shirts donated by people from the DC area to construct a large-scale, site-specific hanging installation that takes the shape of a boat.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
Hall of States
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Exhibition: Our World, Our Future: Youth Making a Difference through Creativity, Technology, and Art
The voices of Nordic children are featured in a special exhibit comprising short videos expressing their views on the environment and sustainability.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
South Gallery
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Exhibition: Migration (Faroe Islands)
This installation features approximately 90 of Faroese painter and sculptor Tróndur Patursson's trademark stained glass birds.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
Grand Foyer
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Exhibition: Elk Towers (Åland Islands)
Originally conceived for an exhibit at the Åland Art Museum, Juha Pykäläinen brings three of his wooden sculptures of elk to make the Kennedy Center landscape fun and alive.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
Building Exterior Grounds
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LEGO Exhibit & Play Space
These Danish children's toys have become an iconic brand in countries across the world. LEGO sculptures are on display as well as LEGO play stations for kids (of all ages!) to learn about and play with the tiny plastic creations.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
South Gallery
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Game Play Space
Companies from the Nordic region are responsible for many of the most popular titles in mobile gaming today. Several iPads will be set up, allowing people to experience these Nordic creations.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
South Gallery
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Exhibition: Northern Lights
Innovative Danish lighting designer Jesper Kongshaug recreates the effect of the Northern Lights on all four sides of the Kennedy Center's façade from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 17, 2013
Façade of the Kennedy Center
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Nordic Cool 2013 is presented in cooperation with
and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Presenting Underwriter
HRH Foundation
Festival Co-Chairs
The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, and Barbro Osher
Major support is provided by the Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Mrs. Marilyn Carlson Nelson
and Dr. Glen Nelson, the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, David M. Rubenstein,
the State Plaza Hotel,
and the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.
