The Round Tower invites artists, designers, architects, communicators, and researchers in history, natural sciences, and humanities, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations, to apply for an exhibition period in the Library Hall in 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The year 2026 marks the 350th anniversary of Ole Rømer’s groundbreaking discovery of the speed of light, and the theme for the exhibitions will therefore be ‘LIGHT’ in all its facets—literal or metaphorical. It is a requirement that all exhibitions created for the Library Hall in 2026 address or interpret this theme. Exhibitions may be based on scientific, historical, or astronomical aspects, but literary, philosophical, and religious approaches are also welcome. The theme can also be related to contemporary and future issues and research.
The Round Tower accepts exhibition applications from artists, designers, researchers, historians, communicators, etc., and encourages collaborations across media, genres, and formats. The Round Tower also curates a cultural programme in connection with each exhibition, including lectures/talks, concerts, performances, and family activities. Exhibitors should be prepared to collaborate with the Round Tower on the programme associated with the exhibition.
The Round Tower supports artists with a setup team for all installation days and provides consultation with the programme manager and exhibition technician during the development of the exhibition. Additionally, selected exhibitors will receive an exhibition fee of 50,000 DKK and a contribution of 25,000 DKK to be used for materials and production of the exhibition. An additional subsidy for transportation can also be agreed upon.
