Talks
Events
Guided Tours
Please note that many of the events will be held in Danish. Read more about each event and find information about the language under the individual event listings.
CULTURE NIGHT
Faith, Hope and Diaries
Where can joy be found in uncertain and turbulent times?
Join us for a spectacular evening at Gammel Strand on 09 October, when we open our doors for Culture Night (Kulturnatten).
Experience two exhibitions that resonate strongly with our contemporary moment: Still Joy og Olivia Holm-Møller, take part in a writing workshop and diary school in our reception hall, and let loose at a silent disco in the courtyard.
Dance, write, enjoy the vibes and experience art with other people.
Buy your culture pass for Culture Night here.
MASTERCLASSES
Join us for masterclasses this autumn, where we explore how contemporary art can reflect major social issues and bring new energy to the broader discussion.
Across four masterclasses, we will bring together some of the most prominent contemporary voices in visual art, literature, journalism and music. Responding to Gammel Strand's current exhibitions, conversations will explore a range of questions relating to courage, spirituality, war and community - all the while considering how art can open up new perspectives on the world we live in.
Gustav Hagild, a cultural journalist, will host all four masterclasses, connecting the different conversations in the series. Make sure to arrive early and experience the exhibitions before the talk starts, or stick around afterwards and take another look at the exhibition.
Remember that you can benefit from free admission to all masterclasses when you purchase an annual membership to Gammel Strand. Find out more here.
Lille Kæmper – Singing (fællessang), Conversation and Reading
Pernille Rosendahl, one of Denmark's most prominent singers, an active public commentator and recently published author of the novel Lille Kæmper, visits Gammel Strand for a conversation about courage, determination and creative energy.
Like Olivia Holm-Møller, Pernille Rosendahl has chosen her own path – both artistically and personally. In conversation with Gustav Hagild, she reflects on what it takes to find and cultivate one's own artistic voice.
The evening starts with singing (fællessang), with songs selected by Pernille Rosendahl - inspired by the spiritual painterly universe of Olivia Holm-Møller.
Thursday 01 October 2026 17.00-18.00
Painter to Painter
Tal R is one of Denmark's most acclaimed painters, and he is also a fan of Olivia Holm-Møller! Listen to Tal R paint a portrait of his artist colleague Olivia Holm-Møller. What is it that makes her work so special? Why is she still relevant today, and how has she influenced Danish painting and the artists who came after her?
Tal R (b. 1967) works across painting, d. He is best known for his colourful and often figurative visual language, in which he combines everyday motifs, fantasy and references to art history. Tal R exhibits both in Denmark and internationally and is considered one of Denmark’s leading contemporary artists.
Thursday 29 October 2026 17.00-18.00
Spirituality– In or Out?
Amalie Langballe in conversation with Anders Gaardboe Jensen
The spiritual is a central element of Olivia Holm-Møller’s practice. Throughout her life, Holm-Møller explored religious and existential questions—particularly the relationship between humanity, God, death and nature.
In this masterclass, we explore spirituality from different perspectives and consider its relevance to our contemporary world. Meet novelist Amalie Langballe and director of Holstebro Kunstmuseum Anders Gaardboe Jensen, who bring their respective perspectives to an exploration of spirituality as an artistic driving force.
Amalie Langballe (b. 1992) is the author of the novels Forsvindingsnumre and Elskende, and has also written several works of non-fiction, most recently the essay collection Nye Dyder. She currently works as a literature and theatre critic for Weekendavisen.
Anders Gaardboe Jensen studied art history at the University of Copenhagen and the University of California, San Diego. Since 2017, he has been director of Holstebro Kunstmuseum, which houses the main collection representing Olivia Holm-Møller’s artistic work.
Thursday 19 November 2026 17.00-18.00
Ukraine in Focus
Join us for a masterclass with journalist and former foreign correspondent Matilde Kimer. In the final masterclass of the year, Matilde Kimer puts the exhibition Still Joy into perspective and shares insights into the Ukraine she knew before the war began, the Ukraine we see today, and what may lie ahead.
Drawing on her deep insight and extensive knowledge of Russia and Ukraine, Kimer connects the exhibition with some of the questions that are both frightening and inspiring hope across Europe right now. And perhaps she will ask what we in Denmark can learn from the experiences of the Ukrainian people.
Matilde Kimer is a Danish journalist and foreign correspondent, best known for her coverage of Russia, Ukraine and the war in Ukraine. She worked for DR for many years and has reported from conflict zones, where she has interviewed civilians, politicians and other key figures. She is known for her direct and personal approach to communicating international events.
Thursday 03 December 2026 17.00-18.00
Join us for Kunst & Kaffe, where you’ll get a guided tour of our exhibitions, followed by a good cup of coffee at Café Lille Fugl.
The price is 125 DKK and includes admission, a special guided tour and a coffee voucher. For members, the price is 25 DKK.
Sunday 27 September 2026 14.00-15.00
Sunday 25 October 2026 14.00-15.00
Sunday 08 November 2026 14.00-15.00
Sunday 13 December 2026 (Kunst og Glögg) 14.00-15.00
Start your day in stillness with Midweek Meditation. Enjoy a 45-minute meditation and sound bath surrounded by Olivia Holm-Møller’s colourful and spiritually charged works on the first floor.
Sound designer and sound bath facilitator Cecilie Dahlin guides you through a meditative sound experience featuring crystal singing bowls, tuning forks and other overtone instruments, inviting you to find calm and presence.
Afterwards, you are welcome to explore Gammel Strand’s two current exhibitions: the group exhibition Still Joy and Olivia Holm-Møller’s solo exhibition Soft as Butter, Brave as a Hare.
The price is 100 DKK and also includes admission to the exhibitions.
Wednesday 21 October 2026 08.00-8.45
Wednesday 25 November 2026 08.00-8.45
Wednesday 09 December 2026 08.00-8.45
