Stranger than Kindness

A journey into the creative world of musician, storyteller and cultural icon Nick Cave.

Supported by Gucci and the Danish foundation Beckett-Fonden, the exhibition held at The Black Diamond in Copenhagen presents more than 50 years of Nick Cave’s life, work and inspiration in a spatial, multi-sensory exploration of his many real and imagined universes.

Pieces including original artwork, handwritten lyrics, literature, photography, videos, set designs, and collected personal artefacts are shown in a shifting, immersive narrative across eight rooms. Stranger Than Kindness explores what shapes our lives and makes us who we are, and celebrates the curiosity and power of the creative spirit.

The exhibition was developed and designed by Christina Back, Royal Danish Library and Janine Barrand, Arts Centre Melbourne in collaboration with Nick Cave for the Black Diamond, Copenhagen. It was curated and produced by Royal Danish Library in collaboration with the Australian Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne.

The soundscapes were composed and recorded for the exhibition by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. The exhibition is open to the public and will run through February 13, 2021.
 
Discover more on: thenickcaveexhibition.com