The Eternal Promise: Childhood in Art explores how artists have evoked, idealised or denounced the many faces of childhood. From birth to the realms of play, learning, poverty, violence and war, it invites us to see childhood as a shared memory, a promise and a mirror of every society.
A fascinating journey through the artistic, cultural and heritage legacy of the XMAC collections on a quest for laughter, comedy and humour.
Light permeates myths, revolutions, and landscapes, an ancient symbol of knowledge and transformation. Electricity saw it spread to the rhythm of cities, shaping ways of life and dreams. In art, light reveals and reinvents the world. This exhibition invites you to explore imaginary world of light, accompanied by a soundtrack.