Photograph of people looking at photographs — Photo: Malthe Ivarsson

Photo Talks

At Photo Talks, you can experience Danish photographers talking about the photographic genre that they work with.

Learn about historical photos, art photos, press photos and more, and gain an understanding of the photographers' artistic, technical and ethical considerations regarding the stories their photos tell.

November

Fotografi af Katja Petrowskaja i naturen foran et stort hvidt hus

Tuesday 12 November 2024 at: 19:00

Talk events

Photo Talk: Katja Petrowskaja (UA) on Boris Mikhailov

Meet the Ukrainian writer and essayist Katja Petrowskaja for a conversation about the conditions of art in a time of war.

Picture of the exhibition The camera and us

Wednesday 27 November 2024 at: 19:00

Talk events

Volatile communities: Nicolai Howalt in conversation with Henning Wettendorff

Sweaty, dazed, bloody and exhausted, we see the young men and boys in Nicolai Howalt's Boxer, a series that portrays an ambiguous, passionate, masculine community.

We also offer

Annual Pass for The Black Diamond

Welcome to the Diamond Club: The Royal Danish Library's culture club. As a member of the Diamond Club, you get access to a wide range of cultural offerings in The Black Diamond.

Exhibitions in The Black Diamond

Black and white image of David E. Scherman with gas mask and camera on tripod.

Delight in storytelling, sensual experiences and unique objects set your mind in motion when you visit exhibitions in The Black Diamond.

The Black Diamond, Copenhagen

In the buildings of Royal Danish Library on Slotsholmen, you can enjoy exhibitions and events, use the reading rooms and visit the cafe, all while enjoying the view of the harbour.