Anish Kapoor’s Monumental Sculptures Captivate at ARKEN Museum

The ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art in Ishøj, Denmark, is proud to present “Anish Kapoor — Unseen,” the largest ever exhibition of the renowned artist’s works in Scandinavia. Kapoor, a leading figure in contemporary art for over four decades, has exhibited at the world’s most prestigious institutions, and now ARKEN offers audiences an opportunity to experience a selection of his most monumental sculptures and installations.

Transforming Perception through Materiality

Unseen will showcase the breadth and depth of Anish Kapoor’s artistic practice, with works that explore the interplay between light and dark, the substantial and the ephemeral, the visible and the unseen. Kapoor is a master of manipulating perception, using techniques like mirroring, color, and the illusion of weightlessness to transform our understanding of materials, objects, and even ourselves.

A Psyche-Soma Experience

The physicality of Kapoor’s works encourages a rediscovery of the world through the entire body, fostering a “psyche-soma” experience – a counterpoint to the digital consumption that dominates modern life. Visitors to the Unseen exhibition can expect to be transformed by this immersive and transformative encounter at ARKEN.

Architectural Adaptations

The technical demands of Kapoor’s impressive works have, in some cases, necessitated the physical transformation of the ARKEN museum itself. Floors have been removed to accommodate the vast scale of the pieces, ensuring that visitors can experience the artworks in their full grandeur.

An Unforgettable Artistic Encounter

“We are incredibly honored that Anish Kapoor has chosen to collaborate with ARKEN,” says museum director Marie Nipper. “Visitors can expect an experience unlike any other – not just with Kapoor’s art, but also with the transformed ARKEN.” The museum hopes to create an unforgettable artistic encounter for its audience, immersing them in the captivating and transformative world of Anish Kapoor’s monumental sculptures and installations.