From Rome to Horsens: Finding Calm in Our "Offline Hours"

In a world that rarely stops clicking, finding a moment to simply be is a form of rebellion. This week, Pangaea Youth Network launched "Offline Hours", a sanctuary for the mind right here in Horsens.


From Rome to Horsens: Finding Calm in Our "Offline Hours"

The Legacy of "The Art Sanctuary"

This initiative isn’t just a one-off event; it carries the spirit of "The Art Sanctuary", an international project held in Rome from November 30 to December 9, 2025, organized by Mosaica. What started as a cross-border exploration of art and well-being has now found a home in our local community, continuing the mission to heal and express through creativity.

Art as an Attitude

Guided by our host Bjarke, a local from Denmark, we traded our smartphones for paintbrushes. Bjarke chose painting not just as a hobby, but as a medium to represent our inner attitudes and emotions.

The atmosphere was carefully crafted to help us disconnect:

  • The Soundscape: A blend of classical melodies and electronic beats provided the perfect background for focus.

  • The Taste of Home: Bjarke went the extra mile by baking homemade cookies for the group, adding that "hygge" touch that makes everyone feel welcome.

In the silence of the offline, we find the colors we forgot we had.

In the silence of the offline, we find the colors we forgot we had.

A Global Table in Horsens

Though we were a small group of 8 people, our table represented the world. We had participants from Spain, Poland, Ukraine, Pakistan and various other corners of the globe, proving that the need to "unplug" and create is a universal human language.

Join the Movement

We believe that mental clarity should be a habit, not a luxury. That’s why we are aiming to make "Offline Hours" a weekly ritual every Wednesday. Whether you are an artist or someone who hasn't touched a brush since primary school, there is a seat for you at our table. Come for the art, stay for the cookies, and leave with a cleared mind.


Trading pixels for paint, one brushstroke at a time.

Trading pixels for paint, one brushstroke at a time.
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