Empathy

Vantaa Art Museum Artsi, Myyrmäki, 15 April – 18 October 2026

Empathy is an essential part of interaction. It builds community, evokes compassion, and creates a desire to help. Empathy is often defined as the ability to put oneself in another’s position – to understand another’s thoughts and feel their emotions.

Empatia

Vantaan taidemuseo Artsi, Myyrmäki, 15.4.–18.10.2026

Empatia on olennainen osa vuorovaikutusta. Se rakentaa yhteisöllisyyttä, herättää myötätuntoa ja synnyttää halua auttaa. Usein empatia määritellään kykynä asettua toisen asemaan – ymmärtää toisen ajatuksia ja tuntea toisen tunteita. […]

Fortunate Coincidences – Lars Göran Johansson Collection

Turku Art Museum, Turku, Finland, 15 September 2023 – 7 January 2024

The word “serendipity” is primarily used in science but also has some relevance in other areas of life. When it comes to collecting art, the concept is very significant for Lars Göran Johnsson. It refers to the ability to make fortuitous, unexpected discoveries within a field where the discoverer has extensive knowledge. Regarding his acquisition criteria, Johnsson has stated, “The artwork must have something I’ve never seen before. Sometimes, a strong emotional reaction arises before reason has anything to say.” […]