Elephant Parade invades Copenhagen – open air exhibition in aid to the Asian elephant

Impressions from four squares of the city: Kongens Nytorv, Amagertorv, Gammeltorv/Nytorv and Gråbrødretorv. 102 elephants decorated by international and danish artists are set up outdoor all over Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. The Asian elephants are life threaten. Today there are only 25-35.000 elephants living all over Asia. 100 years ago the population were more than 250.000… Læs mere Elephant Parade invades Copenhagen – open air exhibition in aid to the Asian elephant

Christianias fremtid sikret – aftalen mellem Staten og Christiania underskrevet den 22. juni 2011

Indtryk fra en solskinsdag i Christiania på aftaledagen den 22. juni 2011 Impressions  in Christiania, Copenhagen on the agreement day 22. june 2011 between The State of Denmark and Freetown Christiania   Tekst og billeder Erik K Abrahamsen     I “Aftale mellem Christiania og Staten” står bl.a. ( på side 1 ud af 9… Læs mere Christianias fremtid sikret – aftalen mellem Staten og Christiania underskrevet den 22. juni 2011

Livet i Villa Dagminne – arbejde, fest, jagt og afslapning i Laurits og Frederikke Tuxens atelier og sommerbolig i Skagen

Daily life in Villa Dagminne – Laurits and Frederikke Tuxens atelier and summer residence i Skaw, Denmark 1901-46. Black and white photos by Laurits Tuxen 1902-27.     Alle sort/hvide fotos af Laurits Tuxen med flere 1902-27.   Tekst og farvefotos af Erik K Abrahamsen.             Nina Tuxen (1898-1982) og… Læs mere Livet i Villa Dagminne – arbejde, fest, jagt og afslapning i Laurits og Frederikke Tuxens atelier og sommerbolig i Skagen

Peoples opposition against atomic power plants: postponed in 1976 and stopped in 1985 nuclear energy in Denmark

Historien bag det danske folks NEJ TAK til atomkraft. 10 years from 1976 to 1985 of creative and intelligent campaigning against nuclear energy by OOA convinced a majority of the danish people not to choose atomic power but renewable sources as wind, water and solar energy. Text and photos: Erik K Abrahamsen “Atomicpower ? –… Læs mere Peoples opposition against atomic power plants: postponed in 1976 and stopped in 1985 nuclear energy in Denmark

Sophienholm Art Exhibition, CORNER 2011, A Visit with friends

Art excursion with friends and their grandchildren Text and photos Erik K Abrahamsen CORNER 2011: The 1. february 2011  Claus Levy, Per Baagøe, I and Hannah Carlsen with her two grandchildren travelled to Sophienholm Art Exhibition to visit Corner 2011 Art exhibition. Per Baagøe is member of Corner Artist Association and we were all invited… Læs mere Sophienholm Art Exhibition, CORNER 2011, A Visit with friends

Tsar Nikolaj 2 coronation in Uspensky Cathedral in Moscow 1896

  Zar Nikolaj 2 kroning i Uspenski Katedralen i Moskva Kreml 26. maj 1896.     Nicholas 2., Emperor of Russia 1894 – 1917. Guest list of participants of the coronation 26. may 1896. The story behind Laurits Tuxen´s repainting in 1918 of Czar Nicholas 2 coronation.         Text Erik K Abrahamsen,… Læs mere Tsar Nikolaj 2 coronation in Uspensky Cathedral in Moscow 1896

Experience Copenhagen – 1000 years of history on walk. From Nyhavn to Langelinie. Tour 4

Text and photos Erik K Abrahamsen Tour to Nyhavn, New Royal Theatre at Copenhagen Harbour, Amalienborg Castle, The Marble Church, The Store Houses, Maersk Domicil, Gefion Fountain, Kastellet and The Little Mermaid at Quay Langelinie.         The history of Copenhagen is Denmarks history marked by ups and downs. Long periods of economic… Læs mere Experience Copenhagen – 1000 years of history on walk. From Nyhavn to Langelinie. Tour 4

Experience Copenhagen – 1000 years of history on walk. The era of King Christian 4. Tour 3

  A vue of 1000 years dramatic history       Text and photos Erik K Abrahamsen         Kings New Square – established 1670-87 by King Christian 5, king of Denmark and Norway 1670-99:           The era of King Christian 4, king of Denmark and Norway 1588-1648 is… Læs mere Experience Copenhagen – 1000 years of history on walk. The era of King Christian 4. Tour 3

Experience Copenhagen – 1000 years of history on walk: Christianity takes up the city. Tour 2

A vue of 1000 years dramatic history Text and photos Erik K Abrahamsen The history of Copenhagen is Denmarks history marked by ups and downs. Long periods of economic revival in the Middle Ages and i 16-17oo century with large construction activity by churches, monasteries, castles, palaces, ramparts and fortress, squares and beautiful houses. Something… Læs mere Experience Copenhagen – 1000 years of history on walk: Christianity takes up the city. Tour 2

Experience Copenhagen – 1000 years of history on walk.The Center of power, Tour 1

  Welcome to Copenhagen – a view over 1000 years of dramatic history Tour 1: The center of power The third Christiansborg Palace at right build by architect Thorvald Jørgensen 1906-28 on Slotsholmen with Thorvaldsens Museum in the middle of the picture and the tower of Sct Nicolai Church at left. Foto: januar 2010 Text… Læs mere Experience Copenhagen – 1000 years of history on walk.The Center of power, Tour 1