Experience the nightclub’s vibrant underbelly when Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) moves into Søpavillon for an evening celebrating art and the night with a specially curated program of DJs, talks and performance.On August 17, we celebrate the opening of a number of spectacular works in public spaces as part of CC’s big Yet, It Moves! exhibition.During the afternoon, you can join a unique art tour where artists Jens Settergren, Cecilia Bengolea and Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm will unveil their art installations, which open at Refshaleøen, BLOX Havnepassage and Sifs Plads. Participation is free. Find more information hereCapping off the day, we invite you to a blasting art party. Watch the lighting of Black Quantum Futurism’s big neon work that will illuminate the iconic building. Listen to talks by some of the world’s leading physics and art researchers, then occupy the second floor of the Lake Pavilion for sharp DJ sets and captivating performance art.As something very special this evening, Søpavillon is open up to CC’s members for free. Get your membership, starting at just 25 DKK a month, here

Program

Arrive in good time. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.20.00 Welcome drinks at Søpavillonen Gyldenløvesgade 24, 1369 Copenhagen K20:15 TALK: Citizens on the Move Think Differently: How the brain reacts to encountering art in unexpected locations and moments of the day. Guest speakers: Vittorio Loreto, Director of Sony Computer Science Lab Paris and Professor of Physics of Complex Systems at Sapienza University of Rome Andreas Roepstorff, Head of the School of Culture and Society and founder of the IMC Interacting Minds Center at Aarhus University Joe Dumit, Professor of Science, Technology Studies and Anthropology at University of California, Davis Moderated by Irene Campolmi, Curator and Researcher at CC21.00 Opening speech by CC’s Director Marie Laurberg21.15 Opening of Black Quantum Futurism’s large neon work Instantly Local – Stretching into Infinity21.30 – 00.00 CC x SØ Party with DJ-Set by Carlo & Selma22.00 Screening of Cecilia Bengolea’s latest video “Neutrino Ensemble” (2023) and surprise performance00.00 The party opens to everyoneWe look forward to seeing you on the dancefloor!