As part of the Didaktika project, the Museum designs educational spaces as well as on site and online content and special activities that complement each exhibition, offering tools and resources to aid the appreciation of the works on display.

This section entitled Did you know that…? The Process Behind in situ: Mark Leckey offers a glimpse into the creative process of one of today’s most influential artists, Mark Leckey (b. 1964, Birkenhead, United Kingdom). His work And the City Stood in Its Brightness (2025), made specifically for this in situ exhibition in gallery 208, imagines a world where history and contemporary technology converge.

For this installation, 2008 Turner Prize winner Mark Leckey draws inspiration from medieval and Renaissance iconography, referencing the painting City by the Sea (1424) by Sassetta [Stefano di Giovanni, Siena, b. 1392; d. 1450]. Leckey parallels Sassetta’s otherworldly geometry with the uncanny, distorted forms of computer generated imagery, brought into physical form thanks to new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and 3D printing.

A custom soundtrack created by Leckey adds another layer to the dreamlike atmosphere and deepens the immersive experience that unfolds in And the City Stood in Its Brightness. Leckey’s recent work engages with historical art in ways that echo contemporary society’s renewed interest in metaphysical and symbolic worldviews, reminiscent of the medieval past.

In keeping with his ongoing commitment to education and the open exchange of knowledge, this space offers two audiovisual works as well as visual material and digital resources curated to deepen the audience’s experience and shed further light on the artist’s interests—particularly his engagement with music.