(The Collection of Horsens Art Museum)

For over a century, artists have explored, challenged, and reinvented ways of depicting the human form, from naturalistic representations to expressionistic experiments, and modern and conceptual interpretations.With this exhibition, Horsens Art Museum aims to show how the depiction and perception of humanity has changed in tandem with societal development and new movements within visual art. The display features paintings, collages, and sculptures that, in their own ways, invite the viewer to reflect on the portrayal of the body and the diverse stories behind each work. Here, you can encounter works where the body and face are used as mirrors of the times, as well as the artist’s personal emotions and identities. The exhibition invites reflection on what it means to be human – seen through the lens of art. Who are we, how do we see ourselves, and perhaps most importantly, how do we see each other?

In connection with the collection display, it is possible to experience works by the following artists: Christian Lemmerz, PhoebeNewYork, Cathrine Raben Davidsen, Pernille Koldbech Fich, Erik A. Frandsen, Carl Forup, Ib Braase, Cilius Andersen, J. F. Willumsen, Erik Hoppe, Einar Utzon-Frank, Adam Fischer, Immanuel Ibsen, and Mogens Zieler.

You can read more about the exhibition here.

The collection display can be experienced until spring 2026.