In addition to the northern lights, there is currently another visual wonder lighting up the Nordic night-sky – the illuminated night-time Red Bull Illume exhibition, which opened in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen last night. The open-air exhibition was unveiled in front of a large crowd on one of the city’s main squares, Nytorv, where it will be on display until October 18th.
Scores of photo and sports enthusiasts, including photographers and industry leaders, came to see the exhibit of the world’s top action sports photography. One of Denmark’s leading photographers, Peter Hove Olesen, attended alongside Bugge Holm Hansen, one of several judges from around the world to select the winners.
Says Hansen, chief editor at Luksus media: “It's great to see the Red Bull Illume exhibition here in Copenhagen and to see so many inspiring and creative images on display. Being a judge in this competition has been a big honor. Red Bull Illume is much more than just a photo competition. It gives something back to all the action sports photographers.”
The life-sized images will be showcased on 2x2m lightboxes every evening from 5pm until 11pm, bringing some of the world’s best photography to the heart of the city. The exhibition is open to the public and free to attend. More information on the event and the venue can be found here. ?
The 2013 Red Bull Illume photobook, a beautiful hardcover featuring a glossy collection of the Top 250 images from the contest, as well as behind-the-scenes stories on how the photographers went the extra mile to get their shots, is available for purchase on-site. For those who can’t make the exhibition there is also a free Tablet App available for download.
After Cologne, Copenhagen is the second tour stop on European soil. Red Bull Illume will continue traveling the world's capitals and cultural hubs and will next head to Gothenburg, Sweden.
Red Bull Illume exhibition opens in Denmark
Red Bull Illume exhibition opens in Denmark
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