Featuring works by Edwina Goldstone, Johannes Kangas, Satu Kiuro, Salla Laurinolli, Samuli Laurinolli, Pilvi Ojala, Kukka Pitkänen, Minttu Saarinen, Katri Stenberg, Anssi Taulu.
Curated by Olivia Franke.

In collaboration with Ars-Häme ry in Hämeenlinna.

Opening on Saturday, 5 September 2026, 5.00 pm

Programme

6 June 2026, 5 pm

Opening reception with an artist talk

Lorenza Kaib, curator of the exhibition, will introduce the theme of ‘solastalgia’ and, in conversation with the artists present, shed light on individual aspects of the works on display. The audience is invited to ask questions. (Primarily in German. Translation into English is possible if required.)

12 June 2026, 8 pm

Curated evening tour

Lorenza Kaib, curator of the exhibition, will introduce the theme of ‘solastalgia’ and highlight individual aspects of the works on display. The audience is invited to ask questions and discuss fears about the future, positive visions and climate change. (Primarily in German. Translation into English is possible if required.)

3 July 2026, 11 am

Family tour in simple language

What is changing around us? How does this affect us? Can art give us new ideas on how to deal with the future? Participants will explore these and other questions together with Olivia Franke, artistic director of Kunsthaus Lukas and Neues Kunsthaus Ahrenshoop. (In German.)

5 July 2026, 3 pm

Resilience in times of crisis: Open workshop with Psychologists for Future

Led by Sarah Stapel, this workshop offers a mix of academic insights, opportunities to share experiences, and practical exercises. It focuses not only on individual well-being, but also on the role of mental health in collective social change. The following questions may serve as a guide: How does the climate crisis affect our mental health? What is climate anxiety – and how can we address it? How can we deal constructively with feelings of powerlessness and develop resilience? What do we need to maintain a balance between self-care and engagement? (Primarily in German. Translation into English is possible if required.)

25 July 2026, 5 pm

Putting down (air) roots together: A performative poetry walk with Jürgen Nendza

Through a blend of walking, poetry readings and listening to sound sculptures set to music, the audience will discover new ways of engaging with their immediate surroundings, with nature itself – and perhaps even with themselves. The event will be moderated by literary scholar Cornelia Jentzsch. (In German.)

22 August 2026, 11 am

Drawing class for children: My Nature Diary – observing, drawing and discovering

What grows, crawls and blooms around the Neues Kunsthaus? Together with illustrator Luisa Storm, you’ll go on a discovery tour of the garden and explore nature with open eyes. With pen and paper, you’ll observe plants, animals and little wonders of nature, and record your impressions in your very own nature diary. Through play, you’ll learn to look closely and explore nature through drawing. The course, which lasts around one hour, is aimed at children aged between 7 and 12 who enjoy drawing. All materials are provided. Participation is free of charge, and the number of participants is limited to eight children. The drawing course is organised in cooperation with the ‘Vernetzte Vielfalt an der Schatzküste’ project and the Förderverein Nationalpark Boddenlandschaft e. V. (In German.)

26 August 2026, 11 am

Right under our noses. Experiencing nature first-hand

Together with Lutz Storm, a ranger at the National Park, we will take a closer look at the Bodden landscape surrounding the Neues Kunsthaus Ahrenshoop. What animals and plants can we discover there? What has already changed as a result of climate change? Why is the Bodden landscape so worthy of protection? What makes it special? (In German.)

28 August 2026, 11 am

Resilience in a crisis: Open workshop with Psychologists for Future

The workshop, led by Sarah Stapel, offers a mix of academic insights, opportunities to share experiences and practical exercises. It focuses not only on individual well-being, but also on the role of mental health in collective social change. The following questions may serve as a guide: How does the climate crisis affect our mental health? What is climate anxiety – and how can we address it? How can we deal constructively with feelings of powerlessness and develop resilience? What do we need to maintain a balance between self-care and social engagement? (In German, translation if needed.)

30 August 2026, 11 am

Finissage with short guided tour and open discussion: SOLASTALGIA – When the world becomes alien to us

In this established open discussion format, the term ‘solastalgia’ serves as a starting point for a personal exchange. How do we live in a world that is constantly changing due to climate change? How can we cope with the loss of landscape and ecological anxiety? How does all this affect our sense of home? And (where) is there still a place for art in this new world?
(Primarily in German. Translation into English is possible if required.)

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