The Stedelijk presents πνεῦμα (Ἔλισσα) a solo exhibition by Danh Vo, whose work weaves personal experiences with global histories. Acclaimed for his choreography of space, he brings together his own work, collected objects, and pieces by other artists. Running through the exhibition is an exploration of human intimacy and the conditions that shape how individuals move, endure, and create meaning.

Vo’s sculptures share a keen aesthetic, a fascination with the properties of materials such as wood, marble, and copper. They exhibit a sensitively composed curatorial approach. The objects function as art but also carry auras connected to their travel through time. Classical remnants, religious relics, and monumental fragments are placed in dialogue, forming stories that are intimate and overlooked. As one moves through this landscape, the objects introduce subtle shifts that shape the rhythm of the experience. The exhibition becomes a shifting constellation in which relationships between objects, geographies, and histories slowly emerge.

Image: Danh Vo, Güldenhof summer, 2025. Photo Nick Ash