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 Photographers' Stage: Henrik Saxgren
Experience one of Denmark's most significant photographers, Henrik Saxgren, as he talks about the memoir "Med Egne Øjne" (With One's Own Eyes).
International Writers' Stage: Natasha Brown (UK)
She is known for her masterful ability to write complex novels with sharp and precise language. Meet Natasha Brown in the Queen's Hall in April.
International Authors' Stage: Zadie Smith (UK)
Since Zadie Smith debuted with the novel White Teeth in 2000, she has made her mark on the literary scene as one of the sharpest voices of her generation. Now you can experience her live in The Black…
Reading room 4:6
Shh...now it's reading time. Turn off your phone, find your best book and enjoy a quiet moment. The beautiful Old Reading Room forms the setting, and the soundscape is quiet baroque music.