Picture the first tree planted in Brøndbyskoven. It was 1952. Imagine the mayors of Copenhagen and Brøndby. They planted those saplings. Brøndbyskoven wasn’t always a haven of peace. The land was initially bought after World War I. Copenhagen’s municipality planned housing. A deal was struck. Brøndby got a forest. Copenhagen got building rights. The forest wasn’t open to the public until the 1960s. Brøndbyskoven is densely wooded now. Only one clearing remains. It’s called Festpladsen. This is where the first trees were planted. Brøndbyskoven has grown. It expanded to include Bakkeskoven. Bakkeskoven is on the old Bakkegården farm. It’s south-east of Brøndbyskoven. Bakkeskoven is different. It has open areas. These are called Stuebjerg Tjørnebjerg and Grisekæret. These are ancient field names. Today Brøndbyskoven and Bakkeskoven cover about 150 hectares. Brøndbyskoven is a testament to foresight. It’s a green space in a growing city. A place of quiet contemplation amidst urban bustle. A reminder that even in the heart of a city nature can thrive. A green lung. A place to escape. A place to breathe. A beautiful place to visit. Brøndbyskoven.
Galleri KANT
Founded in 2009 by Kerry Harm Nielsen and Anna Gram Sørensen Galleri KANT is more than just a gallery. It’s