Writings

Colours contain "abilities"

It cannot be said often enough and loudly enough that colours are something even very wonderful. And that colours contain “abilities”: properties, possibilities and powers of great dimensions. Colours are actually one of architecture’s most important building blocks. 


It is important to transform an environment-poor architecture into becoming a present, humane, uplifting and radiant place. It is possible, with the right colours, to turn worn-down, unsuccessful and neglected environments into a marvelously lovely, even a fabulous place to be.

Anthology:

Poul Gernes: ”Lidt om Farve – skole – miljø” [A little about colour – school – environment]. In: Gymnasieskolen vol. 73, 1990 p. 34-38. Excerpt. Translation by Dan A. Marmorstein.

The writing and the wall – conversation with Poul Gernes and Georg Jansen
1993
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Colours contain "abilities"
1990
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Museums are not only for happiness
1988
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There are many kinds of art in the world (Art as a way of life)
1988
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Art that is not applied art is not art – interview with Poul Gernes by Anneli Fuchs and Kirsten Ortved
1986
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Boats
1983
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Isn’t it about time to change course?
1983
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About my painting
1980
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Which colour is best in a room? Poul Gernes in conversation with Jane Pedersen
1971
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A collective environment where artists accelerated each other. Poul Gernes in conversation with Jane Pedersen
1971
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Sketch for a manifesto September 8th 1971
1971
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Conversation about dress between Poul Gernes and Jane Pedersen
1971
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Pouls paper happening
1968
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31 pictures in 2 variations
1968
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The Experiment City – a meta-project
1967
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Game systems or simply systems
1967
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Selfportrait in Hvedekorn
1966
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Brother, I am searching – Jens Jørgen Thorsen’s interview with Poul Gernes
1962
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