Exploring paper as a medium, Petra Hotel hosts Traces of Forms, a temporary exhibition by artist Inka Bell.
The second instalment in its ongoing series, Petra Hotel continues to explore the dialogue between art, design and hospitality with a temporary exhibition featuring works by Inka Bell, curated in collaboration with Bricks Gallery. Available to see until 15 September, the installation showcases Bell’s unique approach to material exploration and precise graphic alignment.
Located on the ground floor of Petra Hotel, with interiors by &Tradition, the artworks merge with the everyday rhythm of the hotel. New arrivals check in, guests enjoy breakfast, and locals stop by for a drink, all while encountering the works as an integrated part of the space. Rather than existing as a traditional gallery display, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the art as a natural extension of daily life, encouraging moments of discovery and interaction.
Traces of Forms
Within the exhibition, Bell continues her exploration of paper as both a sculptural and visual material. Often working with geometric forms, she examines how shape, colour, and surface interact to create a sense of movement and spatial interplay. Through her measured, structured approach, each hand-assembled piece carries material traces of its own making, capturing both the possibilities and the fragility of paper. Her works appear to shift and evolve, as if one form is slowly transforming into another. Whether in her reliefs or screen prints, the compositions exist in a quiet state of change; they contain traces of forms that have been, while giving rise to new and unexpected ones that challenge our understanding of paper as a medium.
Inka Bell is exhibiting at Petra Hotel until mid-September. Visitors can stop by to view the work and stay to enjoy a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. Guests wishing for more time to engage with the artworks are welcome to dine at Petra Bar & Restaurant – booking in advance is recommended to secure a table.
About &Tradition
Rooted in a mutual appreciation for thoughtful design, &Tradition and Petra Hotel’s collaboration began in 2025, when &Tradition partnered with the hotel to design the interior of Petra, supplying furniture throughout the hotel exclusively from the &Tradition collection. From public spaces to guest rooms, the partnership reflects a shared ambition to create environments that feel both timeless and lived-in, where classic and contemporary pieces sit naturally within a historic setting, designed by Danish architect Kay Fisker.
About Petra Hotel
Petra is a four-star boutique hotel located on Dronningens Tværgade in Copenhagen’s vibrant city centre. Petra occupies a former guest house designed by celebrated Danish architect Kay Fisker, it reflects the principles of Danish functionalism with its clean lines, thoughtful proportions and enduring materials. Petra’s interior has been thoughtfully curated by &Tradition with classic and contemporary designs from its collection – an eclectic mix of furniture, lighting and objects that bridges the gap between past and present.
Petra’s interior has been thoughtfully curated by &Tradition with classic and contemporary designs from its collection. Encompassing an eclectic mix of furniture, lighting and objects that bridge the gap between past and present
About Copenhagen Design Hotels
Founded by Gitte Beha Smed and Jeppe Mühlhausen, Copenhagen Design Hotels is dedicated to offering distinctive accommodations that blend heritage with contemporary luxury. Petra Hotel joins their esteemed portfolio, including the renowned Hotel Alexandra, in redefining hospitality in Copenhagen.
Inka Bell
Inka Bell (b. 1981) is a Finnish visual artist based in Helsinki, known for her work in printmaking, paper sculptures, and public installations. She holds an MFA from the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of the Arts Helsinki (2021). Recent exhibitions include ’Rock, Paper, Scissors’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (2025) and ’Experiments in Concretism’ at EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art (2024). She was awarded the William Thuring Main Prize in 2024 and nominated for the Queen Sonja Print Award in both 2024 and 2020. Her works are included in significant Finnish public art collections, as well as in the European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection.
About Bricks Gallery
Established in 2019, Bricks Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the lively Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Representing and collaborating with a select group of emerging and established artists, the gallery is dedicated to fostering an engaging platform for contemporary art.
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