Weekend of Light: Alexander Reichstein: They Were Here

Musta kuva, jossa punertavia valoelementtejä ja kuva They Were Here -teoksesta. — Photo: Valokuva Alexander Reichstein

Time

6.2.2026–15.2.2026 EET/EEST15.30–20.30 EET/EEST

Location

Ahertajantie 5, 02100 Espoo

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Front yard

Target audience

No age limit

Price

Free entry

Organizer

Exhibition Centre WeeGee

Additional information

espoo.fi

Alexander Reichstein’s installation ‘They Were Here’ was born out of the artist’s view that nothing truly disappears without a trace. Figures from the past still wander in the garden, words spoken long ago continue to echo around us, and we can almost hear people’s steps.

Reichstein’s installation brings to life the three-dimensional, drawing-like figures that are always selected according to the site and its history. The delicate, ghost-like figures are at their best in the dark as the UV light makes them glow. Music from the past adds to the atmosphere.

The ‘They Were Here’ project started in 2015, after which the figures have been seen in dozens of compositions in Finland and abroad.

Reichstein’s installation is exhibited at WeeGee as part of the Weekend of Light. Despite the event name, the installation will be on display for over a week, from 6 to 15 February. Visit after 15:00 to see the figures glow in the dark.

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This event is part of the Weekend of Light programme. More information: espoo.fi/en/valonviikonloppu

Tapahtuma on osa Valon viikonlopun ohjelmaa.

Event in social media

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The route to the main entrance

The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated and it uses movement-guiding surface material.
The passage has at least 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on one side.

The main entrance

The entrance is located in a recess and is illuminated.
The entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.

In the facility

The customer service point has three floors.
For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The doors in the facility stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
The facility has an accessible toilet on the entrance floor.
There is a second accessible toilet on floor -1.