Cultural institutions can be intimidating to visit due to the expectation of complex or esoteric content, potentially imposing structures, and the perception of needing specialized knowledge to appreciate the exhibits fully. Therefore, the opportunity to visit such places completely free of charge and in a social, relaxed environment can act as anyone’s introduction to discovering new culture. People can explore their personal preferences for different types of art they enjoy, even if they aren’t typically interested in art or lack prior knowledge. Naturally, I made my own plans with my friends and had an exceptional time. Visiting such places in a social manner truly boosts the experience to a new level. You can discuss different interpretations of the art pieces with friends, experience new things that can enrich your relationships and simply have an enjoyable time.

During my visit at Copenhagen Contemporary, a modern art center located in the Copenhagen harbor, I got to experience an immersive exhibition entitled “Yet, It Moves!”. The exhibition explored, among other themes, the idea that all of our knowledge of the universe is based on digital data points, converted by computers into comprehensible information. This can be seen on a micro-scale, within our very biology, a meso-scale, within the natural world around us and on a macro-scale, throughout the entire cosmos. As a student of Business Administration and Digital Management, I possess personal experience and a genuine passion for programming and machine learning. Thus, this exhibition served as a profound source of academic inspiration for me. It showed me how my university studies can be leveraged in an interdisciplinary way, combining them with biology, astronomy and the arts. This provided me with inspiration for concepts to delve into during my ongoing studies, my bachelor thesis, and my future career.

This insight made me realize just how impactful initiatives like the one hosted by K7 can be. The pivotal factor in motivating young students and professionals to utilize their education and expertise for the greater good of society lies in their exposure to diverse cultural and artistic mediums. Assimilating information from different sources will lead to new ideas, concepts, and ultimately innovation. Only through youthful minds connecting, ideas bouncing off of each other, and more people having access to more information can our society develop. Thus, I would highly recommend everyone who has access to the K7 initiative to take full advantage of it next year, or if you are not living in Denmark, research if there are any similar initiatives in your area. Embrace open-mindedness and actively immerse yourself in a world of new ideas, people, and concepts!

Ilinca is Synapse Community Manager and Synapse Podcast co-host. She is studying BSc in Business Administration and Digital Management at CBS, Denmark. Ilinca was the founder of the first student-run newspaper in her high school. Her passion for literature, culture, and media led her to present the idea to her school principal, resulting in the creation of an innovative club. She is fascinated by the relationship between creativity and analysis and discovering the intersection between her different interests, such as poetry and business. While society is being devoured by ideas of consumerism and efficiency, Ilinca is convinced that humanity and compassion are the keys to creating powerful organizations that generate positive social change.