Fronting Kongens Nytorv, Charlottenborg was built in 1683 as a palace for the royal family. Home to Det Kongelige Kunstakademi (Royal Academy of Fine Arts) since 1754, it houses topical contemporary art from homegrown and international names. Expect anything from site-specific installations and video art to painting and sculpture.
Memorable recent exhibitors include prolific Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, whose striking installation Soleil Levant saw the building's north-facing arched windows stacked with over 600 salvaged life jackets collected from refugees arriving on the Greek island of Lesbos. The museum is also home to a notable bookshop stocking titles focused on art, architecture, design and related themes.
