Gothic Modern, Pt. 2
This exhibition presents artworks from the period 1875 to 1925 alongside works from Europe of the Middle Ages and Northern Europe during the Renaissance. For many artists, the power of the Gothic aesthetic to evoke deep emotions was highly inspiring. Faith and doubt, love and sexuality, identity and social roles are just some of the themes addressed in the exhibition. The Phoebus Foundation lent three artworks from its collection by Gustave Van de Woestyne.

The Gothic is often associated with elements of darkness and mysticism, the frightening and the inexplicable. It also embraces a sense of otherness, a culture in opposition to the prevalent. The exhibition is divided into seven chapters: Journeys to the Gothic, Pilgrims of art, Encounters with death, Community and traditions, Gothic variations, Love and attraction, From darkness to light.


The project was initiated by the National Gallery of Finland / Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki and is created in collaboration with them and Albertina, Vienna.