New sculptures celebrate international collaboration in research
Nov 20, 2025
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Copenhagen Capacity |
Talent
A groundbreaking art installation celebrates the power of collective discovery and marks the launch of Open World Conference 2025, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Niels Bohr’s call for global scientific collaboration.
Copenhagen Capacity and the University of Copenhagen are pleased to announce the public unveiling of “United Minds,” a first-of-its-kind public art installation that challenges the myth of the lone scientific genius and celebrates the collaborative spirit that drives innovation.
The striking sculpture series honours the 75th anniversary of Nobel laureate Niels Bohr’s historic Open Letter to the United Nations. Featuring the iconic bust of Niels Bohr alongside sculptures of his legendary scientific collaborators—Margrethe Bohr, Oskar Klein, Yoshio Nishina, Ben Roy Mottelson, George Gamow, Albert Einstein, and Marie Curie—”United Minds” reimagines how we recognise scientific achievement. Rather than elevating individual contributors, the installation embodies the collective power behind transformative breakthroughs.
“This art installation represents something larger than artistic expression,” said Asbjørn Overgaard, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity. “It’s a powerful symbolic statement that positions Copenhagen at the forefront of global scientific collaboration. Through the United Minds initiative—a signature campaign of Science Hub Denmark—the nation reaffirms its commitment to fostering scientific excellence through collaboration, stable funding, and world-class quality of life.”
About United Minds, Science Hub Denmark and A State of Denmark
United Minds is a signature initiative of Science Hub Denmark, showcasing the country’s commitment to fostering scientific excellence through collaboration, stable funding, and exceptional quality of life. The campaign invites researchers worldwide to advance their work in an environment that supports both scientific achievement and personal flourishing. A State of Denmark is a Danish place brand dedicated to helping people build happy, meaningful lives in Denmark. Through the A State of Denmark Job Portal and targeted campaigns, the initiative connects international talent with career opportunities across the country. Learn more at state-of-denmark.com
