A celebration of contemporary art in the heart of Copenhagen
August has arrived and that means it is nearly time for CHART, along with an exciting new season of exhibitions and art events. Today, we are excited to unveil the public programme for CHART 2025.
Alongside this year’s art fair at Charlottenborg, CHART will also feature a full programme of events that are free and open for everyone to attend.
Join us for a series of artist talks featuring some of the most prominent figures exhibiting at the art fair, alongside engaging panel discussions on key contemporary topics, as well as performances in public spaces, film screenings, live music, DJ sets, and much more!
FIND THE FULL PUBLIC PROGRAMME HERE
"Through a full public programme in 2025, we strive to bring art out into public spaces where it can engage, challenge and inspire – creating shared experiences for all."
Director of CHART
Portrait of Emily Gernild
Courtesy of the artist and Galleri Bo Bjerggaard. Photo by David Denke
Portrait of Ahmed Umar
Courtesy of the artist and OSL contemporary. Photo by Agnete Brun
Talks Programme
The Talks programme at CHART 2025 will include a series of Artist Talks between artists showing at this year's fair and curators from leading art institutions across the Nordics.
Alongside conversations with artists, the Talks Programme will also feature a series of panel discussions with experts from diverse fields, discussing the ideas that are reshaping the contemporary art world today.
Talks will offer insight on topics such as: sustainable exhibition-making, the impact of art in the public space and how to start collecting as a company, featuring leading voices and experienced professionals from the Nordic art scene.
FIND THE FULL TALKS PROGRAMME HERE
Cecilia Fiona, performance at Andersen's
Courtesy of the artist and Andersen's. Photo by Malle Madsen
Filip Vest, Self Tape at MMCA, Seoul
Courtesy of the artist and MMCA
Performance Programme
The Performance Programme at CHART 2025 will present a series of unique performances around the courtyards and inside the Cinema at Charlottenborg, as well as out in the public space around Kongens Nytorv and Nyhavn.
Expect a series of thought-provoking works that explore themes of identity and transformation whilst blending ritual, myth, and contemporary struggles. Performances range from immersive experiences reflecting on the body and human imperfection, to provocative pieces examining masculinity, queerness, and the impact of late capitalism.
Highlights from this year's programme include performances by Hess is More: Apollonian Drum Duo, LILITH Artist Duo, Zishi Han & Wei Yang, Kim Richard Adler Mejdahl, Cecilia Fiona and Filip Vest.
FIND THE FULL PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME HERE
Elina Brotherus, Balloon Dash, 2017
Courtesy of the artist and Martin Asbæk Gallery
Valentin Ranger, Going to the Meta Hospital, 2021
Courtesy of the artist and Public Service Gallery
Cinema Programme
For CHART 2025, we are delighted to present a series video works inside the Cinema at Charlottenborg, in collaboration with the galleries exhibiting as part of this year’s art fair.
The programme will feature new pieces for this year, as well as pre-existing works that have been prominently exhibited at institutions around the world.
Highlights from this year’s Cinema Programme include works by: Adam Christensen, Arvida Byström & Hampus Byström, Elina Brotherus, Filip Vest, Heini Aho, Hreinn Friðfinnsson, Hulda Rós Guðnadóttir, Jane Jin Kaisen, Janaina Tschäpe, Jytte Rex, Kolbeinn Hugi, Kåre Frang, Petra Lindholm, Pernille With Madsen, Valentin Ranger and Young-jun Tak.
As part of an expanded collaboration with The Copenhagen Metro, CHART will also present a series of video artworks at metro stations around the city. On advertising screens underground, travellers will be introduced to works by Elina Brotherus, Janaina Tschäpe, Heini Aho and Valentin Ranger – presenting art to a new public in an unfamiliar context.
FIND THE FULL CINEMA PROGRAMME HERE
Svaneborg Kardyb
Photo by Dennis Morton
Ydegirl & RIP Swirl
Photo by Amy Peskett
Music Programme
Once the fairs close on Friday and Saturday night, CHART will present a vibrant programme of live music and DJ sets inside the courtyards at Charlottenborg.
Featuring performances by some of the hottest names in Copenhagen's music scene alongside a new generation of rising stars, highlights from this year's music programme include sessions by:
Alba Akvama, Boogie Rookie, Blush, Christian d'Or B2B Prom Night, David Risley, Haloplus+, Hess Is More: Apollonian Drum Duo, “Lovebomb” by Kim Richard Adler Mejdahl, Lucca, Molina, oqbqbo, Svaneborg Kardyb, Soli City, Xenia Xamanek, Ydegirl + RIP Swirl, Zoumer.
FIND THE FULL MUSIC PROGRAMME HERE
Tal R, Young Boy Walking / Gående dreng, 2019
Courtesy of the artist and Galleri Bo Bjerggaard
Harry Anderson, Återkomst av lycka, 2025
Courtesy of the artist and Saskia Neuman Gallery
CHART in Tivoli
For CHART 2025 we are delighted to present a brand new iteration of CHART in Tivoli, featuring 15 unique artworks and installations across the historical amusement park Tivoli Gardens.
This year's CHART in Tivoli exhibition will offer an inspiring and interactive art experience to all of Tivoli’s guests, both in the gardens and online. An audio guide, produced especially for the occasion will offer unique thoughts and perspectives on each artwork, in the artist's own words.
Participating artists in this year's CHART in Tivoli exhibition include: Bjørn Nørgaard, Frederik Nystrup-Larsen, Frederik Næblerød, Harry Anderson, Jenny Brockmann, Kirsten Ortwed, Sif Itona Westerberg, Tal R.
