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For the second year in a row, the EEA is participating in the Copenhagen Light Festival through our collaboration with the French artist Simon Chevalier. The installation can be viewed opposite our premises on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Light Festival has been a staple event in Copenhagen’s art and culture scene since 2018. Over three weeks in February, visitors can admire installations by world-renowned artists as well as local and emerging artists – free of charge.
The majority of the over 40 light installations are situated along a path in the inner city and the harbor but this year, the Copenhagen Light Festival will also encompass more light installations along the canals of the city centre and – for the first time – around the lakes. Moreover, in 2025, the festival will also expand to Helsingør, inviting Copenhagen residents and tourists to explore more of the region.
EEA's role in the event
Having participated in the Copenhagen Light Festival for the first time in 2024, the EEA is proud to return for the 2025 edition together with the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service and the Copernicus In-Situ Component, once again collaborating with French artist Simon Chevalier and the Lyon-based company LUX.
This year, you can admire Les Étoiles – a homage to the stars and a plea for a more sustainable future – placed around Kongens Nytorv, opposite the EEA building.
About the artists
Simon Chevalier is a French artist and designer and regularly works with the Lyon-based company LUX led by producer Lucile Cassassolles. Collaborating on every aspect of the process, from designing and programming light art to production and setup, they earned the FRENCH DESIGN 100 AWARD in 2022 and 2024. Simon’s passion for placing his art in public spaces, making it freely accessible to everyone, contributes to their participation in events like the Copenhagen Light Festival. This year marks their fifth consecutive year at the festival.
Environmental considerations are integral to their artistic process. The main structure utilises easily reusable materials such as steel and aluminium. Simon is currently also exploring the use of old cans for his work and incorporates parts from previous installations to create new artworks. Everything is crafted in France, supporting local suppliers. The ethos behind the light sculptures is to offer a simple, minimalist experience without relying on new, polluting, and energy-consuming technologies.
His art consistently reflects connections with nature, evident in previous works displayed at the Copenhagen Light Festival, such as Les Yeux – two eyes that were exhibited on Kongens Nytorv in 2024 – Soleils – reflecting on the cycle of life – and Les Oiseaux.
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