Seeing the Unseen: The Art of Peter Brandes in the Ahmanson Collection

Exhibition dates: 21 June - 1 December 2025

Curator: John Silvis

Peter Brandes was a renown painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and photographer. The Danish artist held the record for creating the largest ceramic vessels in the history of the world, 11 times! Both Brandes, and his wife, artist Maja Lisa Engelhardt, are involved in liturgical design and have been largely responsible for a “renaissance in Danish church interiors.” They have made work for over 20 churches with stained glass, painted altarpieces, floor coverings, mosaics, vestments and metal work, all essential components of their extensive ecclesiastical projects.

Brandes passed away on January 4, 2025 and this show is a tribute to his legacy. Artwork from the Ahmanson collection traces the many biblical themes and artistic media he explored throughout his career.