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.

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.

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