Connected in Darkness

Irina Silistraru and Matilde W. S. Jensen presented at Bispebjerg Square — location of the Copenhagen pilot site — an installation that invited visitors to rediscover darkness as a shared and nurturing space.

Using subtle pulses of light, shadow, and reflection, Connected in Darkness explored how people’s presence can transform public space — how every heartbeat, movement, and breath contributes to the collective rhythm of a community.

Irina and Matilde sought to challenge the common perception of darkness as unsafe or isolating. Instead, they framed it as a space for well-being, reflection, and empathy — a moment to feel connected rather than alone.

culture night

By gently illuminating the night, Connected in Darkness reminded visitors that the community itself is the living pulse — not just an observer, but an active participant in shaping the atmosphere around them.

Culture Night is Copenhagen’s largest one-day annual cultural event, held every October. For one evening, from 18:00 to midnight, more than 200 museums, theatres, libraries, and institutions open their doors with special programmes, performances, and installations — transforming the city into a vibrant, collective celebration of art, light, and community.

<— (check out a short video of the Connected in Darkness installation)