Night. Sinebrychoff Art Museum
I woke up during the night. I listened to an audiobook and fell back asleep. I dreamed of a forest Hugo Simberg (Hamina 1873–1917 Ähtäri): The Night Wanderer, 1890–96. Watercolour and gouache. Finnish National Gallery Collection | Ateneum Art Museum The Sinebrychoff Art Museum’s new exhibition, Night, resonates with those of us who are light sleepers—those concerned about a world that seems to be growing ever more frantic. Photo from the exhibition The exhibition stands out from most art museum displays through its narrative approach. It is a journey from dusk till dawn. The storytellers are Henriikka Tavi’s poems, the selected artworks, and the exhibition space itself, shaped by architecture, graphics, and lighting. A fourth dimension—and a personal touch for the viewer—is introduced through a presentation of dream-related folklore and the opportunity to participate by sharing one’s own dreams. The exhibition is staged on the museum's first floor. It isn't particularly l...