Lynne Gbodjrou Kouassi's 'Salbung' Exhibition Transforms Helmhaus Zürich's White Floors
Lynne Gbodjrou Kouassi presents her first major solo exhibition 'Salbung (Anointing)' at Helmhaus Zürich, opening February 6, 2026. The artist has worked extensively with the institution's signature white floors, previously painting them purple for a 2019 exhibition. Her new show proposes institutional identities developed through years of collaboration with Helmhaus. Kouassi worked with artist Daniel Vollmond, graphic artist Ann Karimi Kern, and curator Daniel Morgenthaler. The exhibition title references the act of rubbing substances into skin, which can signify power transfer or provide comfort. Helmhaus's white floors have long been polarizing among visitors. This exhibition marks a significant departure from the venue's traditional aesthetic approach.
Key facts
- Lynne Gbodjrou Kouassi's first major solo exhibition is titled 'Salbung (Anointing)'
- The exhibition opens at Helmhaus Zürich on February 6, 2026
- Kouassi has worked with Helmhaus's white floors for many years
- She painted the first floor purple for a 2019 exhibition called 'color'
- The exhibition was developed over several years in collaboration with Helmhaus
- Collaborators include Daniel Vollmond, Ann Karimi Kern, and Daniel Morgenthaler
- Helmhaus's white floors are both a trademark and polarizing feature
- The exhibition proposes new institutional identities for Helmhaus
Entities
Artists
- Lynne Gbodjrou Kouassi
- Daniel Vollmond
- Ann Karimi Kern
- Daniel Morgenthaler
Institutions
- Helmhaus Zürich
Locations
- Zürich
- Switzerland