Vilhelm Hammershøi

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    03. July - 25. October 2026

    Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 18:00
    Thu 10:00 - 20:00

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Painter of the silent sound

Painting is rarely as enigmatic and fascinating at the same time as that of the Dane Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864 Copenhagen - 1916 Copenhagen). Known as the "Vermeer of the North", he is best known for his interiors and cityscapes: deserted squares, rooms that lead to nowhere and light that palely penetrates into dim living spaces. When figures appear, they are occasionally reminiscent of Edward Hopper's works. Their depiction of loneliness is still deeply moving and topical today.

The subtitle of the exhibition "Painter of Silent Sound" makes it clear that Hammershøi's art appeals to several senses. The silence in his paintings makes us sensitive to the smallest sounds. His fascination with music in particular has shaped his artistic style and his pictorial compositions. The repeated, often only slightly altered depictions of similar motifs show his experimental and innovative approach.

The exhibition is also dedicated to the role of his wife Ida Ilsted in the creative process, the increasingly refined elaboration of his interiors and the connections between his interiors, cityscapes and landscapes.

An exhibition in cooperation with the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid.

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Location Kunsthaus Zürich
Heimplatz 1 + 5
8001 Zürich
Switzerland
Event Homepage https://www.kunsthaus.ch/besuch-planen/ausstellungen/vilhelm-hammershoi/
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  • 22 July 2026
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