The Eye in Art 1900-2025: Exploring Symbolism and Perception at Museum Kampa

This exhibition explores the multifaceted symbolism of the eye in art from 1900 to 2025, examining its representation as a gateway to knowledge, a symbol of surveillance, and a portal to imagination. It features a wide array of artworks from the museum's collections and private loans.

Perception and knowledge are intrinsically linked to the act of seeing, with the eye often equated to understanding and even emotional expression. This exhibition, 'The Eye in Art 1900-2025,' delves into the profound symbolism of the eye across various artistic mediums and periods. From its representation as a gateway through which the external world enters us, a "window to the soul," or a "portal to the imagination," the eye carries deep symbolic weight. Artists have long perceived the eye as a mirror, a motif of transition, and a powerful emblem. In our contemporary world, saturated with surveillance, the "all-seeing eye" of the lens and electronic devices is a constant presence, a theme artists have explored. The exhibition showcases treasures from Museum Kampa's collections, augmented by loans from institutions, private collectors, and artists themselves, offering a comprehensive look at how artists have engaged with the concept of the eye.

The exhibition is accessible with museum admission. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum's official website for the most current ticketing information and opening hours before their visit. No specific exhibition ticket price or booking requirement is mentioned on this page, implying it is covered by general admission.