Literature and talks in The Black Diamond
Royal Danish Library presents author interviews, meetings with photographers and talks all year round in The Black Diamond.
Live cultural scene with an international outlook. Get your intellect and senses stimulated when writers, experts and artists take to the stage with knowledge and powerful stories inspired by the library's unique collections.
International Authors' Stage: Édouard Louis (FR)
Édouard Louis has written himself to the top in record time with political indignation and class portrayal. His works are available in Danish, "Monique flygter" (2024) and "Voldens historie" (2016).
International Writers Scene: Jenny Erpenbeck (DE)
Experience award-winning author Jenny Erpenbeck for a conversation about power and love during the final collapse of the GDR regime.
International Photographers' Stage: Catherine Opie (US) In conversation with Louise Wolthers
World-renowned photo artist Catherine Opie explores identity and communities and has works at both MoMA and the Guggenheim.
Letter Performance: The Journey (reenactment)
Experience the reenactment of unique, adventurous and homesick travel letters from important cultural figures in Scandinavian cultural history brought to life by a number of fantastic actors.
