Listening to Light: The Playlist of Siesta

At 125 Space, each exhibition is conceived as an ecosystem of experiences — where sight, sound, and emotion converge to create a complete sensory dialogue. With Siesta, the debut Cyprus exhibition by Berlin-based artist Hannah Lüneburg, this philosophy finds new expression through Listening to Light — a curated playlist that serves as an aural reflection of the show’s chromatic and emotional rhythm.

Much like Lüneburg’s paintings, the playlist moves in gradients — alternating between introspection and momentum, stillness and light. It blends contemporary ambient compositions, soulful electronica, and cinematic instrumentals to echo the warmth and serenity that define the Mediterranean landscapes at the heart of Siesta.

From the nostalgic pulse of Romantica Café Anatolia, to the meditative glow of Fred Again’s “Hannah (the sun)” and the dreamlike fluidity of YoSoyMatt’s “Aurora Dijo Adiós,” each track becomes a brushstroke of sound — extending the colour, movement, and emotional cadence of the exhibition. The inclusion of “Hate It or Love It (Rhum G Top)” introduces a contrasting rhythm — grounding the playlist with a sense of modern spontaneity, a reminder that even serenity has a beat. Metronomy’s “The Look” brings nostalgic rhythm, while Jungle’s “Candle Flame” and Maribou State’s “Midas” lend the playlist a layered sensuality that mirrors Lüneburg’s balance between control and flow.

Beyond accompaniment, Listening to Light reflects an evolving curatorial practice in which music acts as a conceptual bridge — transforming the act of viewing into one of presence. Across leading contemporary galleries, soundscapes are increasingly being used as interpretive tools — framing emotional tone, pacing the visitor’s experience, and extending the reach of an exhibition into the digital realm.

For 125 Space, this approach is part of a broader philosophy: that art should be lived, not simply observed. The playlist encourages slow engagement, inviting audiences to carry the energy of Siesta beyond the gallery walls — into their homes, commutes, and moments of pause.

Curated by the 125 Space team, Listening to Light captures the ephemeral calm of Mediterranean afternoons — a world where sound and light coalesce into memory.