Artist Olafur Eliasson On How Urban Design Impacts Our Psyche

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From a distance Cirkelbroen (circle bridge) on Christianshavns canal in Copenhagen, Denmark, takes on the guise of illuminated ships. Created by artist Olafur Eliasson and set to open on August 22, the bridge is the last link needed to make the entire perimeter of the city's harbor accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.

Along with Nordea Fonden—a Danish organization that supports healthful activities—the city commissioned Eliasson to build a special project that's emblematic of Copenhagen's spirit. "On one side, it's a work of art that is significant for downtown Copenhagen," Eliasson says. "But on the other side, it's about making a contribution to Copenhagen's signature of environmentally friendly outdoor activity." -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.











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