Wunderkammer: Silver Visions

19.10-30.3.2025

Daniel & Geo Fuchs: ”Wunderkammer: Silver Visions”

Chappe invited the artists Daniel & Geo Fuchs to Ekenäs in August 2023 to photograph artistically the extensive antique silver collection of Albert de la Chapelle (1933-2020). The first object in Albert’s collection, which he called a “paten”, was a serving dish for water and wine used in ecclesiastical ceremonies. Albert had admired the object already as a child since it had been an heirloom in the de la Chapelle family for generations. The serving dish became the first object, or treasure, of his collection. Albert started collecting baroque silver in 1970, and it formed the core of his art and silver collection.

Personally, Albert was especially fond of animal motifs, especially pigs. The collection includes a particularly unique and exciting object, “Puss in Boots” from the end of the 19th century. It can be stated that Albert’s collection reflects his personality since it includes both very valuable objects and less precious items that he has added to his collection because of their humorous appeal.

Daniel & Geo Fuchs (1966 / 1969) have worked together since the mid-90s and are known for their conceptional photography series. Their artwork has been shown in numerous international exhibitions and can be found in many public and private collections. Over the past decades, Daniel & Geo Fuchs have artistically worked in many museum collections and archives, and at the same time they have created their own archive and collection. Artistic collection work has become a central part of their art and career. Photographing the collection of Albert de la Chapelle and Clara Bloomfield de la Chapelle is the latest addition to the artistic photography projects of Daniel & Geo Fuchs.

Finnish Heritage Agency has awarded discretionary government grant to the exhibition.