The exhibition resembles a visual family reunion: self-portraits by artists are juxtaposed with depictions of mothers, uncles and cousins. How do artists portray themselves – and how do they portray those close to them? We encounter brothers who paint, farming families and works spanning four generations. Yet kinship is found not only within families, but also between works of art. They may share formal, thematic or technical similarities, transcending eras and genres. The exhibition reveals both tense and harmonious constellations – just as in many families.

Bringing together works from different periods and artistic traditions, the exhibition explores the many ways in which family relationships have inspired artistic creation. Portraits become more than simple representations; they serve as records of affection, memory, identity and personal history, revealing the bonds that connect individuals across generations.

At the same time, the exhibition invites visitors to consider relationships between artworks themselves. Through unexpected dialogues and visual echoes, paintings, drawings and other media form networks of resemblance and contrast. In this interplay between family ties and artistic affinities, the exhibition offers a reflection on connection, inheritance and the enduring influence of shared experiences.