Nordlichter

Northern Lights - A Fascinating Exhibition Catalog. The Discovery of the Forest in Modern Times. The allure of the North exerts an unbroken attraction: endless coniferous forests at the edge of the Arctic polar region, radiant white summer nights, long and quiet winters with deep snow, and the magical Northern Lights have always inspired artists. The Fondation Beyeler is dedicating an impressive exhibition to this unique natural and cultural phenomenon, featuring landscape paintings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries from Scandinavia, Finland, and Canada. The catalog presents works by world-renowned artists such as Edvard Munch, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, and Hilma af Klint. At the same time, it showcases works by lesser-known artists whose creations have received little attention in Central Europe, including Harald Sohlberg, Gustav Fjaestad, Emily Carr, Tom Thomson, and Prince Eugen of Sweden. The selection is complemented by significant works by Ivan Shishkin, Anna Boberg, Helmi Biese, Lawren Harris, and J. E. H. Macdonald. This catalog offers a fascinating insight into Nordic landscape painting and invites readers to explore the magical imagery of the North.