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Vilhelm Hammershøi. Painter of the silent sound

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Rarely is painting as enigmatic and yet as fascinating as in the work of the Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864 Copenhagen – 1916 Copenhagen). His subtle visual worlds, which encompass interiors, cityscapes and landscapes, are characterised by a distinctive use of light, a restrained colour palette and a haunting, silent presence. The motifs reveal his experimental and innovative approach to representation.

The exhibition’s subtitle, ‘Painter of the Silent Sound’, makes it clear that Hammershøi’s art appeals to multiple senses. The silence in his works makes us sensitive to the slightest sounds. His fascination with music, in particular, has shaped his artistic style and his pictorial compositions. This creates space for close observation as well as for personal impressions.


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Dates

Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Friday, October 16, 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Organizer

Kunsthaus Zürich

The Kunsthaus Zürich is the largest art museum in Switzerland and presents one of the most important art collections from the 13th century to the present day and organises attractive exhibitions. Among the internationally significant items are the ...

Location

Moser-Bau, Treffpunkt «Führungen»

Heimplatz 1 + 5
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 253 84 84
info@kunsthaus.ch

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