Imagining Norden - branding and Nordic reputation:
Imagining Norden - branding and Nordic reputation
Perceptions of the Nordics abound, from the reputation of the Nordic welfare state to that of interior design. Content on this page seeks to examine the construction and deconstruction of the different 'brands' of the region; why, when, where and how the region, its individual countries, its way of life, what it produces etc are branded. New articles are added regularly.
2019.04.10 | Article, William C Miller, Architecture & design
Nordic architecture: a continuing modernism, post-war to 2000
Since the Second World War, Nordic architecture has been informed by a dialogue between modernity and tradition and a sustained respect for local environmental and social conditions. This has provided a creative and expressive foundation for architecture throughout the second half of the twentieth century which has proven to be contextually…
2019.04.01 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Lars von Trier (b. 1956)
Danish director Lars von Trier is world-famous for his renewal of film media. Through his work on the ‘Golden hearts trilogy', the ‘Depression triology' and ‘Dogme 95’, he has challenged film genres and narrative conventions. His work with video and digital pre- and post-production and various transmedia forms always carries his signature as an…
2019.03.31 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
Erik Blomberg (1913-1996)
Finnish cinematographer and film director Erik Blomberg is best known for 'The White Reindeer' (1952).
2019.03.31 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
Vivica Bandler (1917-2004)
Finnish theatre director Vivica Bandler’s work reflects her innovative and candid directorial style.
2019.03.27 | The Quick Read, William C Miller, Architecture & design
Prominent 21st century architecture in Denmark
Booming Danish 21st century architecture includes harbour swimming pools, housing, civic buildings and event houses, with neo-modernist design playing a significant role.
![Opel bus from the 1984 children's show Ude på noget (Up to something), directed by Anette Tony Hansen and Ulla Rabel, from a script by Søren-Kragh Jacobsen and Niels Lund. Photo: Christian Giersing [CC BY-SA 4.0]](typo3temp/_processed_/csm_Opel_bus_Ude_paa_noget_ce30b8885d.jpg)
2019.03.23 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen (b. 1947)
Danish director Søren Kragh-Jacobsen’s films often take children’s point of view in depictions of authentic, historical drama. He has contributed to many successful Danish TV series.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Thomas Vinterberg (b. 1969)
Danish director Thomas Vinterberg is best known for his domestic and international breakthrough with the first ‘Dogme 95’ film, Festen (The Celebration, 1998). Later films include Submarino (2018) and Jagten (The Hunt, 2012).
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Ib Schønberg (1902-1955)
Popular Danish actor Ib Schønberg played a rich variety of characters, from frivolous to more profound roles.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Lone Scherfig (b. 1959)
Danish director Lone Scherfig went on to international acclaim following her breakthrough with the Dogme 95 film Italian for Beginners.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts
Poul Reumert (1883-1968)
Poul Reumert was a famous Danish theatre actor who also appeared in silent movies such as Afgrunden (The Abyss, 1910) opposite Asta Nielsen.