On Love? A Review of the Exhibition ‘Unity’ at SIC Space

Published for NO-NIIN Magazine, Helsinki (2022)

SIC gallery’s exhibition titled Unity began on October 7, 2022, after a lull in its programming due to a relocation to the historic Malmi station. It remained open to the public until November 13 and consisted of the works of five European artists. Curated by Ilari Laamanen, the exhibition dealt with life at various stages in relation to the larger, seemingly ineffable character of the world. The curatorial statement begins by questioning our tight adherence to an unloving system. It states:

‘Why do we cling to systems when the basic character of the world is ineffable? We get stuck in ways that don’t foster understanding and compassion. At the same time, we feel how these structures, under the pressure of which we live, sway and crumble. Thus, love.’