Abattoir is an artist-run nomadic platform organized by artists who share studios in a listed barn in The Meatpacking District, Copenhagen. The name Abattoir - the English word for slaughterhouse - refers to the historical function of the place they work. Abattoir primarily showcases experimental exhibitions by artists with both Danish and international backgrounds.
Organizers are Laura Hjort, Pernille Emilia Kjær, Nicolai Risbjerg, Malthe Møhr, Alma Ultrikke Bille Stræde, Billie Meiniche, Sabine Wedege, Naja Zethner
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The exhibition Free Range marks the opening of Abattoir.
Free Range is both an exhibition and opening party of Abattoir. The opening exhibition gives the artists' free range to show works at different stages of production.
The exhibiting artists are Torkild Helland Kleppe, Billie Meiniche, Toke Højby Lorentzen, Anders Arvik, Nicolai Risbjerg, Malthe Moehr, Alma Ulrikke Bille Stræde, Emilie Bobek, Morten Poulsen, Sabine Wedege, Laura Hjort, Pernille Emilia Kjær.
Photo: Alma Ulrikke Bille Stræde
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Alma Ulrikke Bille Stræde, Second Skin, 2024-2025
Anders Aarvik, Slow computing: an optical telegraph, 2025
Billie Meiniche, Wir Leben Autos, 2025
Billie Meiniche, Ex Libris, 2025
Emilie Bobek, VITIAL matter: XIX, VITIAL matter: XXIII, 2024
Laura Hjort, Hermes called, he wants his hats back!, 2025
Laura Hjort, Hermes called, he wants his hats back!, 2025
Malthe Møhr, More Than Still Silver, 2025
Nicolai Risbjerg, Warriors of the Rainbow, 2025
Pernille Emilia Kjær, Hyperobject ornamentation (Portrait), 2024
Pernille Emilia Kjær, Metalvinge, 2025
Morten Poulsen, Landfill (music), 2025
Sabine Wedege, BEAST FEAST, 2025
Sabine Wedege, BEAST FEAST, 2025
Toke Højby Lorentzen, Forging the Outward Threat, 2025
Torkild Helland Kleppe, Chop chop, 2025