EXCERPTS FROM THE MUSEUM’S PERMANENT COLLECTION.
“WHAT CAN ADULTS LEARN FROM CHILDREN?”
This exhibition presents a rich variety of original artworks and digital reproductions, coming together to create a visual and thought-provoking space where questions about the meaning of life, core values, and human experiences take center stage. Through diverse artistic expressions and perspectives, the exhibition invites the audience into a dialogue about what truly matters—both on a personal level and in society as a whole.
A central question guiding this exhibition is: What can adults learn from children and young people? This is not posed as a rhetorical device, but as a sincere inquiry—and a challenge. Too often, we see children as those who are to be taught and shaped by adults. But what happens when we reverse the perspective? When we begin to see children not only as receivers of knowledge, but as active carriers of insight, wonder, and values? What happens when we open ourselves to the idea that children and young people have something essential to teach us?
Children possess a unique ability to perceive the world without the many layers of bias, cynicism, or ideological filters that so often color adult viewpoints. They see with curiosity, with open minds, and with a keen sense of justice, love, and meaning. In their gaze, there is often a clarity that reminds us of what is truly important in life—things that cannot be measured by money, status, or performance. While adults may become trapped in theories, systems, and complex models of thought, children often see straight through the layers of overcomplicated adult logic. They ask the questions we’ve stopped asking. They challenge what we take for granted—without even knowing it is “granted.”
This exhibition highlights children’s voices through visual expressions that carry traces of wonder, protest, hope, and love. In many of these works lies a quiet but powerful reminder of our shared humanity—and of children’s right to be seen and heard. Not as small adults, but as individuals with their own perspectives and truths.
We live in a time marked by major global challenges—climate change, war, social injustice, and a growing sense of meaninglessness. In such times, it is vital to revisit fundamental questions. What does it mean to be a fellow human being? What kind of society do we want to build—and for whom? Perhaps it is in the way children approach the world that we can rediscover values and insights that we, as adults, may have lost along the way.
Children and young people often point to the futility of the conflicts adults construct. Where we see differences, they see connection. Where we see enemies, they see possibilities for play, cooperation, and dialogue. Listening to children and taking their perspectives seriously is not only a gesture of respect—it is also a path to change. An opportunity to create a more inclusive and sustainable society.
Through this exhibition, we aim to elevate children’s voices as an important resource—not just for the future, but for the present. We hope to inspire visitors to see the world through fresh eyes, and perhaps—even if just for a moment—to remember how much we truly have to learn from the youngest among us.
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