Charlotte Steen

Charlotte Steen is a 60-year-old blacksmith who has lived in Copenhagen's Freetown Christiania for 40 years. She creates steel furniture, fixtures, and sculptures from her workshop in the commune, which are used in churches, restaurants, and private homes. Steen was drawn to Christiania's ethos as a child and has witnessed the evolution of the community from a self-governing enclave to a place increasingly reliant on tourism. She reflects on the changing dynamics of Christiania, noting that many residents now work outside the commune, while the community itself is at a crossroads in its existence.