To brave the storm, one must step into its eye – returning to the core, the place where silence reigns and clarity emerges. This is precisely what the new Voorlinden collection exhibition Stillness in the storm offers: a moment of reflection in a whirling world. In the exhibition, artists such as Anish Kapoor, Marina Abramović, Massimo Bartolini, and Arturo Hernández Alcázar demonstrate that silence can be a source of strength – a gentle, steadfast response to the storms that surround us. The exhibition opens on 15 November 2025.

‘In a world of constant distraction, taking the time to connect to ourselves and to others is becoming a challenge’, says Marina Abramović. The performance artist has therefore created Counting the Rice, a work included in Voorlinden’s new collection exhibition. Visitors are invited to spend an hour counting grains of rice and lentils while wearing noise-cancelling headphones.

According to Abramović, this practice cultivates endurance, concentration, perception, self-control, and willpower. It is an exercise in silence, taking place in the middle of the museum, surrounded by others, yet entirely focused on oneself. The work embodies the essence of Stillness in the storm: in turbulent times, silence and attention make us more resilient. Those who participate in the performance receive free admission to the museum.