The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense presents contemporary art in church spaces from various centuries. Ever since people became Christians, artists have been engaged to explore and express life’s big questions.

The Sixth Sense creates space for today’s artists. Their works speak to those who enter the church – while also engaging in dialogue with the church’s architectural values and historical art.

The Sixth Sense is one way of being a church for the people. During a summer of art, both the church and the art reach far beyond regular worshippers. Visitors encounter both contemporary works and our shared cultural heritage. As a bonus, they are invited into existential reflection – and offered the possibility of faith.

The Sixth Sense is arranged by the Church of Sweden in the Diocese of Västerås, in collaboration with local host parishes and the Västmanland Centre for Visual Art, Region Västmanland.