Art from Romanticism to the Present – from Oct 24, 2012 until Feb 17, 2013

A párizsi Szürrealizmus kiállítás installációja, 1938. © Belvedere, Bécs

The night not only governs the rhythm of life of all living creatures, surrounding their sleep, but it also is a mysterious breeding ground for man’s creativity and imagination. Whether a demonic realm of shades, a cosy haven, or a brightly illuminated reflection of itself: numerous artists and scientists of various disciplines have been dealing with the night since time immemorial. The Belvedere is to devote an exhibition to this omnipresent yet seemingly diminishing power that also allows taking an ironical look at the dark hours of the day and images thereof.