A Night of Natural Wonder:

Arnd Bronkhorst’s Museum Night Photo Exhibition 2024


What do you get when you mix a stunning 18th-century riding school, modern lighting, and a fresh perspective on nature? You get an unforgettable night at Museum Night 2024, where Arnd Bronkhorst has transformed the Living Horse Museum in Amsterdam into an oasis of nature-inspired awe. For one night only, Arnd swapped his renowned equestrian lens for a more personal journey, displaying his latest collection, Natural Amazement. And if you didn’t make it out, here’s why you should have!

Historic building facade illuminated in vibrant purple lighting at night.
Minimalist art installation with screens and stands arranged in geometric pattern under spotlights.
Performance art installation in dimly lit historic venue with dramatic spotlight beams.
Historic building illuminated with vibrant purple lighting at night with bicycles parked in the foreground.
Art installation in a dimly lit historic hall with spotlights creating dramatic atmosphere.
Multimedia art exhibition in dark venue with spotlit displays and ethereal lighting effects.
Art displays arranged in circular pattern under spotlights in dark exhibition space.

For those familiar with Arnd’s work, Natural Amazement is a step away from the usual equestrian focus. This time, he’s sharing a different kind of beauty: images of the natural world captured close to his home. Every photo feels like a moment of quiet discovery, inviting viewers to see familiar landscapes through a fresh and intimate perspective. There’s stillness, mystery, and, above all, an infectious wonder for the world around us.


But let’s talk about the space because that’s where Arnd’s setup truly shone. The Living Horse Museum—more specifically, the grand indoor arena—came with a challenge of its own. With its baroque ornaments and towering ceilings, the room commands attention, and not everything can stand up to its grandeur. Arnd needed to craft a setup that could transform this grandiose space into something softer, cozier—intimate enough for the subtle details of his photographs to shine.


His solution? Lights, but not just any lights. Hanging circles of soft, warm lights descended from the ceiling, creating little pockets of illumination around each circle of photographs. These suspended circles became intimate zones that enveloped each photo-circle, almost like the photographs had their own spotlighted moment of wonder. The contrast was stunning: the grand riding hall became a mix of expansive beauty and cozy nooks of nature, as if viewers could step out of Amsterdam and into a small, enchanting forest. Each photo seemed to breathe in its circle of light, drawing you in to admire details that might otherwise go unnoticed.


Arnd’s installation used the hall’s height to great effect, making it feel like the images were floating in an atmosphere of their own. The space felt airy and vast, yet grounded by these little islands of light and photography. And as attendees moved from one photograph to the next, the flow of light and shadow felt almost magical, pulling you through a journey of discovery.


Museum Night 2024 at the Living Horse Museum wasn’t just an exhibition; it was an experience of intimate wonder within a majestic setting. This show reminded us why Arnd Bronkhorst is one of the best: he knows how to connect his audience to a deeper, often unexpected beauty. Whether it’s a powerful horse galloping in full stride or a serene moment of nature, Arnd captures not just an image but an entire feeling.


Missed it? Don’t worry; this is just the beginning of Natural Amazement! We can’t wait to see where these photos travel next, inviting us to see the world through Arnd’s quietly inspired lens.