Kai Merke – Deep Forest Art Land

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An adventure in the woods—an outing for the whole family.

Deep Forest Art Land

Sdr. Ommevej 29A 6933 Kibæk, Denmark

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Deep Forest Art Land

Deep Forest Art Land

Choreographer, dramaturg, and voice coach.
Kai works with voice, dance, and dramaturgy to create connections between people and their surroundings, with a focus on challenging the Western perspective on nature. He is a co-founder of Dance Cooperative (Copenhagen) and has created performances such as *Havet i munden* and *Prøvedage* (2025). Together with Filip Vest, he is one of the creators of *Ruinerne*, serving as creative director. Kai is a graduate of HZT Berlin and holds a bachelor’s degree in natural and cultural heritage management.

Link: kaimerke.wordpress.com

Featured Works

RUINERNE is a multidisciplinary performance by Filip Vest and Kai Merke about hope, community, and the idea of...

FREE. PREMIERE. Have you seen the ruin in the forest? Come experience a musical performance installation. Premiere on Friday...

Learning Partners

How can children and young people engage with art as active participants and co-creators? We’re exploring this together with artists...

Portrait photo: Emil Basse

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