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Frederik Gustav's Speaker Installation Reflects Festival Crowds at O Days 2026

architecture-design · 2026-08-12

Frederik Gustav, a studio located in Copenhagen, has introduced 'Speaker', a significant installation for the O Days Festival 2026, situated on the Refshaleøen waterfront in Copenhagen, Denmark. This artwork consists of a reflective wall made of circular-brushed aluminum panels, featuring audio cone rings and affixed to a curved metal framework. It lacks moving components; the visual experience varies based on the viewer's perspective, with the panels appearing as luminous discs or dark voids. A smaller disc is suspended from the main structure by cables. The studio's design ethos is evident in the visible construction details. After dusk, warm lighting produces a starry effect. Founded by Frederik Weber and Gustav Dupont, the studio emphasizes raw materials and exposed structures in its work.

Key facts

  • Installation titled 'Speaker' by Frederik Gustav studio
  • Commissioned for O Days Festival 2026
  • Located on Refshaleøen waterfront, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Made of circular-brushed aluminum panels with concentric rings
  • No moving parts or digital control system
  • Viewer's position changes the visual effect
  • Second smaller disc suspended by four cables
  • Exposed construction details (cables, turnbuckles, bolts)
  • After sunset, warm lights appear behind some discs
  • Studio founded by Frederik Weber and Gustav Dupont
  • Founders studied at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
  • Workshop on the island of Amager

Entities

Artists

  • Frederik Weber
  • Gustav Dupont

Institutions

  • Frederik Gustav
  • O Days Festival
  • The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
  • SPY
  • Bright Festival
  • Tylko

Locations

  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • Refshaleøen
  • Amager
  • Florence

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