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Marie Lund and Rosalind Nashashibi's O Rose exhibition explores fleeting moments through sculpture and film at Den Frie

exhibition · 2026-04-20

The exhibition O Rose, featuring Danish sculptor Marie Lund alongside British-Palestinian filmmaker Rosalind Nashashibi, took place at Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art in Copenhagen from 10 February to 7 April. Lund presented a mix of new and previously created sculptures, such as Slips (2023), Difference Over Distance (2024), Daily (2024), and The Thickness (2021/23). Nashashibi showcased her 66-minute film Denim Sky (2018–22) and the three-part video The Invisible Worm (2024), which stars Elena Narbutaité. The Invisible Worm integrates Benjamin Britten's 1943 musical interpretation of William Blake's poem 'The Sick Rose.' The exhibition's design fostered a disorienting experience, highlighting how small moments gain importance through personal connections and artistic exchange.

Key facts

  • Exhibition O Rose featured works by Marie Lund and Rosalind Nashashibi
  • Held at Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art in Copenhagen
  • Ran from 10 February to 7 April 2024
  • Lund's sculptures included Slips (2023) and Difference Over Distance (2024)
  • Nashashibi's films Denim Sky (2018–22) and The Invisible Worm (2024) were screened
  • The Invisible Worm references William Blake's poem 'The Sick Rose' via Benjamin Britten's music
  • Collaborator Elena Narbutaité appears in Nashashibi's films
  • Exhibition explored fleeting moments and personal relationships

Entities

Artists

  • Marie Lund
  • Rosalind Nashashibi
  • Elena Narbutaité
  • William Blake
  • Benjamin Britten

Institutions

  • Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art
  • ArtReview

Locations

  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • London
  • United Kingdom

Sources