Art Exhibition in Løgstør Featuring Works by Johnny Haugaard
The art exhibition in Løgstør is riding the waves once more from Flower Man Johnny Haugaard’s earlier exhibition “Nature’s Voice – Decay”, which was previously shown in Løgstør, among other places. The wave motif is now given new life in a new summer exhibition in Løgstør.
New Exhibition on Skoleengen Marks Løgstør’s 125th Anniversary
Opens June 28 – A Journey Through Past, Present and Future
The waves from Johnny Haugaard’s exhibition “Nature’s Voices – Decay” are once again washing over Løgstør as a new art installation rises on Skoleengen. Inspired by this spring’s exhibition, the new exhibition – titled “Past, Present and Future” – invites visitors on a journey through time.
Created by volunteers and passionate locals, the exhibition is a tribute to what Løgstør has been, what it is today – and what we dream it can become. It also forms part of the celebrations of Løgstør’s 125th anniversary as a market town.
“With this exhibition, we want to tell a story you can feel – both with your eyes and your heart. We’re in the middle of a jubilee year, and it’s important to look back – but also to look ahead and recognise how much we can create together as a town,” says Bettina Højslet, chair of Løgstør Handel.
A Town Built on the Fjord and Community
The exhibition is divided into three themes: past, present and future – each element carefully chosen to symbolise the development of Løgstør.
The past is represented by waves and charred wood, symbolising the natural forces that have shaped the town. Vintage “Madam Blå” coffee pots and old fishing gear tell the story of a town deeply rooted in fishing, where men would head out onto the fjord while women waited at home, hoping to see them return safely.
The present reflects the last 20 years of development, during which Løgstør has become an attractive tourist destination. This has been made possible thanks to strong community spirit and dedicated volunteers – not only behind this exhibition, but also behind the festive decorations along the high street and the visual identity of the annual Mussel Festival. A key feature of the exhibition – a pétanque court – symbolises this spirit of play, togetherness and engagement that truly characterises Løgstør.
The future lies in the hands of the next generation. A large sandbox will therefore form a central part of the exhibition – a symbol of how children and young people must build upon the foundations laid by the past and present.
Opening and Perspective
The exhibition on Skoleengen will open on June 28 and remain on display throughout the summer as a sensory installation in the town’s open space. It also ties into other art projects and celebrations in the region – including the Midgård Serpent in Hobro – and is part of a larger narrative about Northern Jutland’s vibrant towns and strong communities.