CISTERNERNE
Art Experience
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About
Cisternerne is a one-of-a-kind subterranean art venue beneath Frederiksberg, where contemporary art meets historic architecture. Each year, an acclaimed international artist transforms the space into a large-scale, sensory installation that interacts with its raw, damp, and echoing environment. Visitors are invited into a phone-free, immersive world where art speaks through sound, space, and atmosphere.
Hidden beneath the serene Søndermarken park in Frederiksberg lies Cisternerne—Copenhagen’s most atmospheric art space. Formerly a reservoir, this underground venue has been reimagined as an experiential exhibition hall where art comes alive in dialogue with water-streaked walls, shifting reflections, and the deep silence of the past. Every year, a leading international artist or architect is commissioned to create a site-specific installation that fully embraces the space’s unique conditions: darkness, cool humidity, and echoing acoustics. The result is a multisensory journey that transcends traditional gallery experiences. From Taryn Simon’s haunting narratives to Chiharu Shiota’s intricate thread installations, each exhibition is designed to be both physically and emotionally immersive. Cisternerne also offers events like guided tours and meditative gong baths, inviting deeper reflection. It’s not just a visit—it’s a descent into a living artwork that leaves a lasting impression. Cisternerne is a must-see for art lovers seeking the extraordinary. MARCH 16 - NOVEMBER 30: JAKOB KUDSK STEENSEN
