(^106) | APRIL 2016
the increase of street art and graffiti in this part of town.
The two most interesting streets here are Blågårdsgade
and Jægersborggade. The first one, Blågårdsgade, hosts
some great bars like Harbo, and the one across the street,
though I always forget the name. Find some good food at
Katie's Joint or Ahaaa. And make sure to visit my good friend
Morten at Limited Works, one of the few, if not only, stores
in Copenhagen selling unique editions and screenprints
in his shop/gallery. Walk in, say hello and check out what's
happening. In the past, artists like Kid Acne and Tim Biskup
have exhibited here, so you know it will be worth a visit. The
other street, Jægersborggade, used to be a street with drug
pushers, but they've all been escorted out, and independent
shops have taken over the empty stores and basement
rooms. Park your bike and stroll along the street to find little
gems. On the next street, Stefansgade, you can find the
store of surf clothing brand Pleasant. Although you might
not associate Denmark with surfing, on the west coast of the
country, there is actually a good surf. The brand is fresh and
on-the-beat, and featured an awesome collab with a good
friend of mine from the Netherlands called Hedof. To finish off
in Norrebro, you'll want to head over to Mikkeler & Friends for
the widest variety of brews and craft beers you'll ever see.
Other worthwhile mentionings are Fælledparken in Østerbro,
a huge outdoor skatepark that is concrete heaven. In the
summer, go over to Islands Brygge where you can take a dive
into the water together with the locals. In the beginning of
June each year is Distortion Festival, the “organized chaos”
block party that turns all of Copenhagen into mayhem, with
party people flocking the streets while drinking their beers—
one of the best festivals I have ever been to. And of course
Christiania, also known as the Freetown. Not my favorite
spot in town, but then again, I don't smoke. If you’re looking
to pick up some stuff, here is the “semi-legal” place. I would
just recommend to walk around the lakes and have a look
at all the beautiful self-made houses that really inhabit the
Freetown spirit. As for a souvenir to bring back home, I would
recommend picking up an issue of Bitchslap Magazine.
Available for free all over town, you will be sure to run into it.
—Jeroen Smeets
The Jaunt #019 will see artist AKACorleone travel to Catania, Sicily.
Stay tuned to thejaunt.net for the print release.
clockwise (from top right)
Freetown Christiania,
Pleasant Shop,
Bitchslap Magazine
tuis.
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