Glimt on Langelandsfortet

Discover light installations in the dark at Langelandsfortet

As darkness falls over South Langeland, Langelandsfortet takes on a completely different atmosphere. Here, you can explore light installations created by artists and local children and young people. Discover how light, art and history come together in the unique surroundings of the former military complex north of Bagenkop.

Cocoon – Jens Galschiøt’s artwork in a new light

Artist Jens Galschiøt’s Cocoon is an artistic interpretation of the Berlin Wall and the human consequences of the Cold War. Faces seem to emerge from the massive steel wall. They remind us of the people behind the historical events and of a time when Europe was divided between East and West.

When ‘Cocoon’ is illuminated in the dark, you have the opportunity to experience the artwork’s faces and details in a different light. A work that invites both reflection and conversation.

Luminous art created by children from Langeland

Children from Langeland’s after-school clubs have, together with the artists Henriette Lorentz and Hans Kjær, transformed recycled plastic into colourful light artworks.

Drawing inspiration from Langeland’s local history, the sea and the coastline, the children have created their own interpretations of life on the island. In the dark, the works emerge as luminous narratives, giving space to imagination and local stories.

The project is a collaboration between Langeland Museum, VisitLangeland and the artists, with support from Kulturregion Fyn.

Garnnøgle – follow the red light through the darkness

Let the red light show you the way as you make your way through the darkness at Langelandsfortet. The light installation Garnnøgle has been designed by local young people and guides visitors through the area with red light. Here, the light becomes both part of the art and a means of finding your way.

Langelandsfortet

The exhibitions at Langelandsfortet are closed, but you can view the submarine and several of the museum’s military vehicles from the outside. The area is not lit, but take the opportunity to enjoy Langeland’s very dark night sky and let your eyes adjust to the darkness.

The light installations can be viewed from 18 November to 8 December, every day from 16:00 to 21:00.
See the full programme for Glimt at www.govisitlangeland.com/glimt 

Glimt is supported by Langeland Municipality, the Nordea Foundation, the North Jutland Foundation and the William Demant Foundation.