Alexander van Slobbe, an independent artist in fashion. 13 feb t/m 16 may 2010
Alexander van Slobbe (1959) is one of the pioneers who put the Netherlands on the map in the international world of fashion. Already celebrating his 20th anniversary, this fashion designer has remained a best kept secret in the Netherlands. All the more reason for the Centraal Museum to host a large exhibition to honour this master of refined, minimalist design and also front runner of the Dutch Modernism that is characteristic of Dutch fashion design. Van Slobbe himself has taken an active hand in the development and realisation of the exhibition Fashion for thought.
Alexander van Slobbe (1959) is one of the pioneers who put the Netherlands on the map in the international world of fashion. Already celebrating his 20th anniversary, this fashion designer has remained a best kept secret in the Netherlands. All the more reason for the Centraal Museum to host a large exhibition to honour this master of refined, minimalist design and also front runner of the Dutch Modernism that is characteristic of Dutch fashion design. Van Slobbe himself has taken an active hand in the development and realisation of the exhibition Fashion for thought.
Alexander van Slobbe, orson + bodil. Foto: JR-X
Frank Halmans, Kast SYB 2002-2004, Collectie Centraal Museum, Image & copyrights CMU/ Jeanette Schols
Interpretation of reality. 6 mar t/m 22 aug 2010
Between 6 March and 22 August 2010, the Centraal Museum presents the exhibition Heads by Kiki Lamers. It has been over ten years since a retrospective of the work of artist Kiki Lamers was on display in a Dutch museum. At the beginning of this year Kiki Lamers was awarded the Jordaan-van Heek prize for Dutch painting. Besides the work of Lamers, the exhibition also features a selection of the works of Pyke Koch (1901-1991) from the museum’s own collection. The Centraal Museum invites the audience to create connections between its own collection and the work of the artist invited. The exhibition Heads is a joint initiative of the Institut Néerlandais and the Centraal Museum.
Between 6 March and 22 August 2010, the Centraal Museum presents the exhibition Heads by Kiki Lamers. It has been over ten years since a retrospective of the work of artist Kiki Lamers was on display in a Dutch museum. At the beginning of this year Kiki Lamers was awarded the Jordaan-van Heek prize for Dutch painting. Besides the work of Lamers, the exhibition also features a selection of the works of Pyke Koch (1901-1991) from the museum’s own collection. The Centraal Museum invites the audience to create connections between its own collection and the work of the artist invited. The exhibition Heads is a joint initiative of the Institut Néerlandais and the Centraal Museum.
Kiki Lamers, Girls Head 3, 2009, Direct Art Collection, Nederland
Jacob Marrell, Stilleven met bloemen in een vaas en een kaketoe, 1651
Indonesia, the Netherlands, and the visual arts, from 1900 until now . 16 oct 2009 t/m 10 jan 2010
The Dutch colonization of Indonesia has left many traces in the development of both countries. This also applies to the visual arts. Between 16 October 2009 and 10 January 2010, the Centraal Museum presents a major retrospective, which is fully dedicated to the interaction between the Dutch and Indonesian visual arts. ‘Beyond the Dutch. Indonesia, the Netherlands and the visuals arts from 1900 until now’ offers an innovative insight into the influence of Dutch culture on Indonesian visual arts and vice versa. The exhibition analyses the cultural legacy of colonialism and the drastic changes that came forth from the process of decolonization. We also take a look at the present situation: are there still collective influences? ‘Beyond the Dutch’ stimulates the audience to look at the Indonesian visual arts from a different point of view.
The Dutch colonization of Indonesia has left many traces in the development of both countries. This also applies to the visual arts. Between 16 October 2009 and 10 January 2010, the Centraal Museum presents a major retrospective, which is fully dedicated to the interaction between the Dutch and Indonesian visual arts. ‘Beyond the Dutch. Indonesia, the Netherlands and the visuals arts from 1900 until now’ offers an innovative insight into the influence of Dutch culture on Indonesian visual arts and vice versa. The exhibition analyses the cultural legacy of colonialism and the drastic changes that came forth from the process of decolonization. We also take a look at the present situation: are there still collective influences? ‘Beyond the Dutch’ stimulates the audience to look at the Indonesian visual arts from a different point of view.
Campagnebeeld, illustratie door Peter van Dongen naar Raden Saleh, portret ca. 1840, typografie: Lesley Moore
Unresolved Matters: Social Utopias Revisited. 4 oct 2009 t/m 14 feb 2010
With the exhibition 'Unresolved Matters', Utrecht Manifest presents not only a historical or contemporary vision of the social, but at the same time raises the question of why the objects on display can be considered exemplary of a particular social vision.
'Unresolved Matters' displays three influential conceptions of ideal living spaces and the ways artists, designers and architects contributed to these utopias with, amongst others, mutiples by Joseph Beuys, paper dresses from the 1960ies, El Anatsui's Earth Cloth, radio's from the 1940ies-70ies, glass designs by A.D. Copier and Wilhelm Wagenfeld, unique historical film fragments and more.
With the exhibition 'Unresolved Matters', Utrecht Manifest presents not only a historical or contemporary vision of the social, but at the same time raises the question of why the objects on display can be considered exemplary of a particular social vision.
'Unresolved Matters' displays three influential conceptions of ideal living spaces and the ways artists, designers and architects contributed to these utopias with, amongst others, mutiples by Joseph Beuys, paper dresses from the 1960ies, El Anatsui's Earth Cloth, radio's from the 1940ies-70ies, glass designs by A.D. Copier and Wilhelm Wagenfeld, unique historical film fragments and more.
Panasonic, Radio, 1970-1975
Preliminary sketch and painting reunited after centuries. 19 sep t/m 13 dec 2009
Last year the Centraal Museum had the unique opportunity to purchase an important drawing by the Utrecht artist Abraham Bloemaert (1566 – 1651). This drawing, which at that time had just been discovered, is the preliminary sketch for one of the most prominent pieces at the Centraal Museum: The adoration of the Magi from 1624. Not often can a drawing and painting by Abraham Bloemaert be paired up in this manner. For the first time in centuries the artist’s preliminary sketch and painting can be seen side by side, together with an illustration of the same piece from the Teylers Museum in Haarlem. From 19 September to 13 December these pieces will be shown, along with eight of Bloemaert’s finest drawings from the museum’s collection.
Last year the Centraal Museum had the unique opportunity to purchase an important drawing by the Utrecht artist Abraham Bloemaert (1566 – 1651). This drawing, which at that time had just been discovered, is the preliminary sketch for one of the most prominent pieces at the Centraal Museum: The adoration of the Magi from 1624. Not often can a drawing and painting by Abraham Bloemaert be paired up in this manner. For the first time in centuries the artist’s preliminary sketch and painting can be seen side by side, together with an illustration of the same piece from the Teylers Museum in Haarlem. From 19 September to 13 December these pieces will be shown, along with eight of Bloemaert’s finest drawings from the museum’s collection.
Abraham Bloemaert, De aanbidding van de drie koningen, ca. 1624; Pen en bruine inkt over zwart krijt, rood en bruin gewassen, wit gehoogd; 28,3 x 36 cm
Small number of works from the project Continuation. 27 jun t/m 6 sep 2009
The photography of Martin Luijendijk (1958) shows a world devoid of people. The unused or abandoned buildings reveal nothing about future or previous users. Yet there are always traces of human existence to be discovered. Luijendijk eternalises temporary situations in a photograph. In this exhibition a small number of works is shown from the project Continuation, which Luijendijk worked on from 2004 to 2008. This series is a sequel to the earlier project Landscape and Interior (1994 – 2005), in which Luijendijk created recognisable but at the same time alienating images of the human environment.
The photography of Martin Luijendijk (1958) shows a world devoid of people. The unused or abandoned buildings reveal nothing about future or previous users. Yet there are always traces of human existence to be discovered. Luijendijk eternalises temporary situations in a photograph. In this exhibition a small number of works is shown from the project Continuation, which Luijendijk worked on from 2004 to 2008. This series is a sequel to the earlier project Landscape and Interior (1994 – 2005), in which Luijendijk created recognisable but at the same time alienating images of the human environment.
Martin Luijendijk, Flat Afbraak 2006
His heritage. 27 jun t/m 20 sep 2009
Rietveld’s reputation
Interest in heritage has grown enormously over the last decades. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (Utrecht, 24 June 1888 – Utrecht, 26 June 1964) is an interesting example of this development: a few of his designs have become an inseparable part of our collective memory while other designs have now largely been forgotten.
Although Rietveld has more than 350 furniture designs and some one hundred realised buildings to his credit, his world fame rests mainly on two of his earliest creations: the red and blue chair of 1918 and the Schröder House in Utrecht, built in 1924. The fact that those designs are usually referred to as ‘the Rietveld Chair’ and ‘the Rietveld House’ is an indication of their fame. The Centraal Museum offers an overview of Rietveld’s best known, iconic works, as well the use and merchandising of his design.
Rietveld’s reputation
Interest in heritage has grown enormously over the last decades. Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (Utrecht, 24 June 1888 – Utrecht, 26 June 1964) is an interesting example of this development: a few of his designs have become an inseparable part of our collective memory while other designs have now largely been forgotten.
Although Rietveld has more than 350 furniture designs and some one hundred realised buildings to his credit, his world fame rests mainly on two of his earliest creations: the red and blue chair of 1918 and the Schröder House in Utrecht, built in 1924. The fact that those designs are usually referred to as ‘the Rietveld Chair’ and ‘the Rietveld House’ is an indication of their fame. The Centraal Museum offers an overview of Rietveld’s best known, iconic works, as well the use and merchandising of his design.
Zigzagstoel met gaten en armleggers, ca 1938
Ambition - tradition - innovation. 28 may t/m 25 oct 2009
Using wood, iron and concrete Ruud Kuijer has forged his own direction creating monumental sculptures that disregard trends and fashions within the visual arts. Till the 25th of October 2009 you can admire the work of this Utrecht-based sculptor in the medieval garden of the Centraal Museum. The solo exhibition is a survey of fifteen years of work and offers insights into the artist’s sources of inspiration and his extraordinary working methods. The exhibition coincides with the siting of the fifth sculpture in his massive project ‘Waterworks’ along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal in Utrecht. Ruud Kuijer has made no fewer than seven new sculptures especially for the exhibition.
Using wood, iron and concrete Ruud Kuijer has forged his own direction creating monumental sculptures that disregard trends and fashions within the visual arts. Till the 25th of October 2009 you can admire the work of this Utrecht-based sculptor in the medieval garden of the Centraal Museum. The solo exhibition is a survey of fifteen years of work and offers insights into the artist’s sources of inspiration and his extraordinary working methods. The exhibition coincides with the siting of the fifth sculpture in his massive project ‘Waterworks’ along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal in Utrecht. Ruud Kuijer has made no fewer than seven new sculptures especially for the exhibition.
Ruud Kuijer, Vensterbeeld IV, gewapend beton, 2008, fotograaf: Rob Versluys
In Centraal Museum Studio. 16 apr t/m 25 apr 2009
To mark the occasion of Springdance’s anniversary, choreographer William Forsythe will be presenting a new series of choreographic objects at the Centraal Museum: his installation Defenders Part 2+3 / his film 1-2-3, and one other new piece will have their world premiere during our festival. For ten days the installation will be on continuous display.
To mark the occasion of Springdance’s anniversary, choreographer William Forsythe will be presenting a new series of choreographic objects at the Centraal Museum: his installation Defenders Part 2+3 / his film 1-2-3, and one other new piece will have their world premiere during our festival. For ten days the installation will be on continuous display.
Detail installatie
Conservatoren Maarten Brinkman en Renger de Bruin
Posterontwerp: Pieter de Wolf
How a Utrecht-based painter brought the Renaissance to the North. 20 mar t/m 28 jun 2009
In the sixteenth century the Utrecht-based painter Jan van Scorel (1495-1562) brought the Italian Renaissance to the North. This artistic evolution will be examined in detail in the exhibition Scorel’s Glory at the Centraal Museum from 20 March until 28 June 2009. Scorel was the most important Dutch painter of his age and under his influence Utrecht became the most advanced centre for painting in the Northern Netherlands.
In the sixteenth century the Utrecht-based painter Jan van Scorel (1495-1562) brought the Italian Renaissance to the North. This artistic evolution will be examined in detail in the exhibition Scorel’s Glory at the Centraal Museum from 20 March until 28 June 2009. Scorel was the most important Dutch painter of his age and under his influence Utrecht became the most advanced centre for painting in the Northern Netherlands.
Jan van Scorel, Portret van Agatha van Schoonhoven, 1529, Galeria Doria Pamphilj te Rome
Painter of Souls. 6 dec 2008 t/m 22 mar 2009
Erika Visser, one of the Netherlands’ best-known post-war portrait artists, died last year. From 6 December the Centraal Museum is exhibiting a selection of her portraits of prominent figures such as Joop Moesman, Dirkje Kuik, Pieter d’Hont, Bertus Jonkers, Marten Toonder and many others.
Erika Visser, one of the Netherlands’ best-known post-war portrait artists, died last year. From 6 December the Centraal Museum is exhibiting a selection of her portraits of prominent figures such as Joop Moesman, Dirkje Kuik, Pieter d’Hont, Bertus Jonkers, Marten Toonder and many others.
Erika Visser, Zelfportret (studie licht-donker), 1962, houtskool op papier
Foto: Viviane Sassen en Martine Stig; Jurkontwerp: Adriana Bertini; H+F Collectie
25 nov 2008 t/m 8 feb 2009
‘The House of Viktor & Rolf’, the largest extensive exhibition ever presented in The Netherlands by the famous designer duo, opened at the Centraal Museum on 25 November. The exhibition offers all visitors the unique opportunity to experience an exclusive Viktor & Rolf fashion event. This retrospect draws attention to spectacular highlights from the Viktor & Rolf collection over the past fifteen years. During this period, the influential duo wowed the fashion world with their heady mix of cool irony and surreal beauty. Following a successful stint at the Barbican Art Gallery in London, the exhibition now moves to the Centraal Museum in Utrecht. The Centraal Museum places an integral focus on current fashion.
‘The House of Viktor & Rolf’, the largest extensive exhibition ever presented in The Netherlands by the famous designer duo, opened at the Centraal Museum on 25 November. The exhibition offers all visitors the unique opportunity to experience an exclusive Viktor & Rolf fashion event. This retrospect draws attention to spectacular highlights from the Viktor & Rolf collection over the past fifteen years. During this period, the influential duo wowed the fashion world with their heady mix of cool irony and surreal beauty. Following a successful stint at the Barbican Art Gallery in London, the exhibition now moves to the Centraal Museum in Utrecht. The Centraal Museum places an integral focus on current fashion.
Viktor & Rolf, Full Ensemble, Uit de Stars & Stripes collection Herfst/Winter 2000—2001, Foto: Peter Stigter
Wij waren in Overvecht
Anke van Iersel, Tess, Oudegracht, 2008
Travelling to China and Tibet. 30 aug t/m 26 oct 2008
Over the past year, China has dominated the news, often in impressive and sometimes in shocking ways: as the fourth largest economy in the world, as the host of the Olympic Games, as the site of a heavy earthquake and as the oppressor of Tibet. Often, the “ordinary citizens” and their daily lives remain underrepresented in these reports. On 30 August, the Centraal Museum in Utrecht will open its photo exhibition “Koen Wessing - Travels to China and Tibet”. In this exhibition, photographer Koen Wessing tries to depict this “other side of the coin”. As the Flemish journalist and China expert Catherine Vuylsteke said in the captions accompanying the displays: ‘Koen Wessing’s China is an empathic portrait of “the average Li”.’
Over the past year, China has dominated the news, often in impressive and sometimes in shocking ways: as the fourth largest economy in the world, as the host of the Olympic Games, as the site of a heavy earthquake and as the oppressor of Tibet. Often, the “ordinary citizens” and their daily lives remain underrepresented in these reports. On 30 August, the Centraal Museum in Utrecht will open its photo exhibition “Koen Wessing - Travels to China and Tibet”. In this exhibition, photographer Koen Wessing tries to depict this “other side of the coin”. As the Flemish journalist and China expert Catherine Vuylsteke said in the captions accompanying the displays: ‘Koen Wessing’s China is an empathic portrait of “the average Li”.’
Koen Wessing, China, 2007
Harmen Brethouwer, detail Feng Huang, 1998, foto: Edgar van Riessen
and other creations of the avant-garde. 5 jul t/m 12 oct 2008
Rietveld’s Slender Space Sculptures and other creations of the avant-garde (Centraal Museum Utrecht from 5 July to 12 October) bears witness to the enthusiasm and excited experimentation of a group of Dutch artists in the first quarter of the 20th century. At the heart of this exhibition is the Rietveld Collection, which comprises not only work by the cabinet-maker and architect Gerrit Rietved, but also by Theo van Doesburg, Bart van der Leck, J.J.P. Oud, Hendrik Berlage, Erich Wichman, and many others - friends, colleagues and teachers.
Rietveld’s Slender Space Sculptures and other creations of the avant-garde (Centraal Museum Utrecht from 5 July to 12 October) bears witness to the enthusiasm and excited experimentation of a group of Dutch artists in the first quarter of the 20th century. At the heart of this exhibition is the Rietveld Collection, which comprises not only work by the cabinet-maker and architect Gerrit Rietved, but also by Theo van Doesburg, Bart van der Leck, J.J.P. Oud, Hendrik Berlage, Erich Wichman, and many others - friends, colleagues and teachers.
Bart van der Leck, Op het perron, 1913
Solo exhibition, Thomas Rentmeister . 28 jun t/m 14 sep 2008
Piling up, modelling, building and casting. Playing with space, with size and distance, volume and surface, openness and closedness – these pure, sculptural qualities are central to the work of the German sculptor Thomas Rentmeister (b. 1964 in Reken, Westphalia). For Rentmeister, the floor is an important point of departure – either as the surface from which his works rise in search of space, or as the base to which their weight or formlessness is attached. Rentmeister’s works stand or lie, still and immobile, on the same ground as that on which we keep both feet. We move around them, the sculptures allowing themselves to be examined slowly, calmly and attentively.
Piling up, modelling, building and casting. Playing with space, with size and distance, volume and surface, openness and closedness – these pure, sculptural qualities are central to the work of the German sculptor Thomas Rentmeister (b. 1964 in Reken, Westphalia). For Rentmeister, the floor is an important point of departure – either as the surface from which his works rise in search of space, or as the base to which their weight or formlessness is attached. Rentmeister’s works stand or lie, still and immobile, on the same ground as that on which we keep both feet. We move around them, the sculptures allowing themselves to be examined slowly, calmly and attentively.
Thomas Rentmeister, Dome, 2002. Collectie CMU; bruikleen H + F Collection 2003
14 mar t/m 1 jun 2008
The highly gifted cynic Erich Wichman (1890-1929) is from march 14 the centerpoint of a short exhibition in the Centraal Museum. Although his literary work is expressed explicitly, the exhibition also shows various work: like litho's with clever captions, abstract paintings, sober bronze sculptures and political pamphlets. The work of Wichman is only till the first of june on display in the Information Centre of the museum.
Portretfoto Erich Wichman
8 mar t/m 25 may 2008
From March 8 till May 25, the Centraal Museum is having an exhibition on one of the most well-liked mayors in the history of Utrecht: J.P. Fockema Andreae (1879-1949). Aorta, Centre of Architecture, is also dedicating an exhibition to this mayor who made important urban renewals during his term of office. These two exhibitions illustrate a good image of Fockema Andreae and his term of service (1914 - 1933), a period in which the city of Utrecht flourished.
From March 8 till May 25, the Centraal Museum is having an exhibition on one of the most well-liked mayors in the history of Utrecht: J.P. Fockema Andreae (1879-1949). Aorta, Centre of Architecture, is also dedicating an exhibition to this mayor who made important urban renewals during his term of office. These two exhibitions illustrate a good image of Fockema Andreae and his term of service (1914 - 1933), a period in which the city of Utrecht flourished.
Isaac Israëls, Portret van burgemeester dr. J.P. Fockema Andreae, 1933.
Collection modern textile art. 8 mar t/m 25 may 2008
From March 8th till May 25th 2008, the Centraal Museum shows the private collection modern textile art of Benno Premsela (1920-1997) in the exhibition ´Benno feeling his way´. Premsela's passion for textile is made clear by exhibiting artpieces that inspired him in his own work. It's the first time that all these objects are exhibited together.
From March 8th till May 25th 2008, the Centraal Museum shows the private collection modern textile art of Benno Premsela (1920-1997) in the exhibition ´Benno feeling his way´. Premsela's passion for textile is made clear by exhibiting artpieces that inspired him in his own work. It's the first time that all these objects are exhibited together.
Sheila Hicks, Oude kleren, 1991
Marcel van Eeden, Matheus' Dream, 2007-2008
25 jan t/m 12 may 2008
The Centraal Museum recently obtained three new paintings, which are all Town views of Utrecht painted around 1800. On the opportunity of these new acquisitions, there is a small exhibition of these and other town views of the city of Utrecht from the same period.
The Centraal Museum recently obtained three new paintings, which are all Town views of Utrecht painted around 1800. On the opportunity of these new acquisitions, there is a small exhibition of these and other town views of the city of Utrecht from the same period.
Isaak Ouwater, Het Janskerkhof te Utrecht, 1779, Collectie Centraal Museum, Utrecht, Image & copyrights CMU.
collection presentation. 26 oct 2006 t/m 12 may 2008
The Centraal Museum keeps the world’s largest and most important collection of works by Utrecht’s Caravaggists. In project room 1 highlights of this collection are presented.
The Centraal Museum keeps the world’s largest and most important collection of works by Utrecht’s Caravaggists. In project room 1 highlights of this collection are presented.
Gerard van Honthorst, de Koppelaarster, 1625, collectie Centraal Museum Utrecht
21 mar t/m 4 may 2008
From March 21st 2008, the Centraal Museum has the honour of being the 1st museum to present the work of artist Willem van Malsen (1940-2005). Van Malsen was a well-known figure in the Amsterdam artscene of the 70s and 80s. The exhibition reflects the versatility of van Malsen work: he was for example a painter, an illustrator, a writer, a draughtsman, so much more and quite a handful. His unconventional and often humorous works are on display until May 4th 2008.
From March 21st 2008, the Centraal Museum has the honour of being the 1st museum to present the work of artist Willem van Malsen (1940-2005). Van Malsen was a well-known figure in the Amsterdam artscene of the 70s and 80s. The exhibition reflects the versatility of van Malsen work: he was for example a painter, an illustrator, a writer, a draughtsman, so much more and quite a handful. His unconventional and often humorous works are on display until May 4th 2008.
Willem van Malsen, John Coltrane, 1993
Utrecht 1929 - Utrecht 2008. 4 apr t/m 27 apr 2008
Dirkje Kuik, writer and artist from Utrecht deceased march 18th 2008. She left apart from the extensive literary work a characteristic oeuvre behind consisting of graphics, drawings and illustrations. In the Centraal Museum the lithografic Tien gezichten op Utrecht (Ten sights on Utrecht) is shown. Dirkje Kuik made it in 1972 in order to the Oud-Utrecht (Old-Utrecht) association. The sights show 15 years of architectural drawings of Utrecht which are highly imaginative.
Dirkje Kuik, writer and artist from Utrecht deceased march 18th 2008. She left apart from the extensive literary work a characteristic oeuvre behind consisting of graphics, drawings and illustrations. In the Centraal Museum the lithografic Tien gezichten op Utrecht (Ten sights on Utrecht) is shown. Dirkje Kuik made it in 1972 in order to the Oud-Utrecht (Old-Utrecht) association. The sights show 15 years of architectural drawings of Utrecht which are highly imaginative.
Kuik, William (1929 - 2008) Zelfportret 1955 Collectie Centraal Museum, Utrecht
from the collection of the Centraal Museum. 15 jan t/m 30 mar 2008
As of the second half of January the Centraal Museum is showing paintings and drawings by Isaac Israëls (1865-1934) in the castle of Zeist.
Isaac Israëls, Japanse dame in rode kimono, ca. 1920. Collectie Centraal Museum, Utrecht; bruikleen Stichting Van Baaren Museum 1980
Different perspectives on the modern art collection. 16 feb 2008 t/m 6 sep 2009
The Centraal Museum is displaying its collection of modern art in a new and refreshing context in the exhibition Standpoints. Themes such as mass culture, politics, freedom and the elite form the starting point for an experimental look at the collection, freed from the traditional framework of art history. Seven contemporary artists add their own topical and personal standpoints in the form of wall paintings that establish a dialogue with the works on display. This makes for an innovative installation. The Centraal Museum hopes that this new way of presenting the collection will give an impulse to the debate about contemporary artistic engagement.
The Centraal Museum is displaying its collection of modern art in a new and refreshing context in the exhibition Standpoints. Themes such as mass culture, politics, freedom and the elite form the starting point for an experimental look at the collection, freed from the traditional framework of art history. Seven contemporary artists add their own topical and personal standpoints in the form of wall paintings that establish a dialogue with the works on display. This makes for an innovative installation. The Centraal Museum hopes that this new way of presenting the collection will give an impulse to the debate about contemporary artistic engagement.
Henri Jacobs, Standpunten, 2008. Zaalthema: elite. Foto: Ernst Moritz.
'Lovely Language' and 'A Safe Place'. 24 nov 2007 t/m 10 feb 2008
UTRECHT MANIFEST 2007
2nd Biennale for Social Design
Utrecht, the Netherlands
UTRECHT MANIFEST 2007
2nd Biennale for Social Design
Utrecht, the Netherlands
Mieke Gerritzen, Merkmensen, 2000
Guido van der Werve. 1 dec 2007 t/m 27 jan 2008
The winner of the Volkrant Prize of Visual Arts 2007 is Guido van der Werve. His work can be seen from December 1st 2007 until January 27th 2008 in the upper chapel of the Centraal Museum Utrecht.
The winner of the Volkrant Prize of Visual Arts 2007 is Guido van der Werve. His work can be seen from December 1st 2007 until January 27th 2008 in the upper chapel of the Centraal Museum Utrecht.
Guido van der Werve, nummer acht, 2007
13 oct 2007 t/m 13 jan 2008
Stichting Victor VI is the last in a series of six small biannual exhibitions featuring one or more paintings from the collection of old master paintings at the Centraal Museum Utrecht.
Stichting Victor VI is the last in a series of six small biannual exhibitions featuring one or more paintings from the collection of old master paintings at the Centraal Museum Utrecht.
‘De rijke man en de arme Lazarus’, Hendrick ter Brugghen, collectie CMU
Robbie Cornelissen and Jeroen Hermkens. 9 nov 2007 t/m 6 jan 2008
The Centraal Museum shows a selection of architectural drawings made by Robbie Cornelissen and Jeroen Hermkens. Both artists are living and working in the city of Utrecht.
The Centraal Museum shows a selection of architectural drawings made by Robbie Cornelissen and Jeroen Hermkens. Both artists are living and working in the city of Utrecht.
Robbie Cornelissen, De Wand, detail, 2006, potlood op papier, 120 x 373 cm, foto: Peter Cox.
9 nov 2007 t/m 6 jan 2008
An exhibition on educational material used by Willem Vogelsang for his classes Art History in the early 1930's.
An exhibition on educational material used by Willem Vogelsang for his classes Art History in the early 1930's.
Detail onderwijsplaat met een perspectiefanalyse van Jan van Eycks Arnolfiniportret (1434), getekend door P.T.A. Swillens
11 nov 2007 t/m 6 jan 2008
Two paintings by Sebastiaan Verhees can be seen until January 6th 2008 in the Centraal Museum. Verhees won the PUG Prize 2007, granted annually to one who obtained one's doctorate at the University of Utrecht or a graduate of the art academy of Utrecht.
Two paintings by Sebastiaan Verhees can be seen until January 6th 2008 in the Centraal Museum. Verhees won the PUG Prize 2007, granted annually to one who obtained one's doctorate at the University of Utrecht or a graduate of the art academy of Utrecht.
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Sebastiaan Verhees, Blight (Detention Centre), 2007
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9 nov 2007 t/m 6 jan 2008
The Centraal Museum, in cooperation with Galery Jas, is presenting the exhibition 'Gerard van Rooy - Etcher'.
The Centraal Museum, in cooperation with Galery Jas, is presenting the exhibition 'Gerard van Rooy - Etcher'.
Gerard van Rooy, Architectonica Maxima, ets, 2000. Lucas Productions, Zaltbommel
a selection from the collection NOG of the SNS REAAL. 4 sep t/m 4 nov 2007
A selection of the collection NOG of the SNS REAAL foundation can be seen in the Centraal Museum. Roel Arkesteijn, guest curator for this exhibition, selected a number of art works from comtemporary artists in various disciplines.
A selection of the collection NOG of the SNS REAAL foundation can be seen in the Centraal Museum. Roel Arkesteijn, guest curator for this exhibition, selected a number of art works from comtemporary artists in various disciplines.
Elly Strik, Muts van Monet, 2000/6
Extensions. 2 sep t/m 4 nov 2007
From 2 September through 4 November, 2007, the Centraal Museum in Utrecht will be showing a cohesive ensemble of recent works by the multidisciplinary artist Hans Op de Beeck (b. Turnhout, Belgium, 1969). In addition to the two new and sizeable installations Extension (1) and Extension (2), this solo exhibition also includes the new digital animated film The Building, a large series of drawings, and the monumental installation T-Mart (2004 – 2005). The exhibition will also be accompanied by a publication with pictures of the new works and a short story by the artist.
From 2 September through 4 November, 2007, the Centraal Museum in Utrecht will be showing a cohesive ensemble of recent works by the multidisciplinary artist Hans Op de Beeck (b. Turnhout, Belgium, 1969). In addition to the two new and sizeable installations Extension (1) and Extension (2), this solo exhibition also includes the new digital animated film The Building, a large series of drawings, and the monumental installation T-Mart (2004 – 2005). The exhibition will also be accompanied by a publication with pictures of the new works and a short story by the artist.
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Extension (2) in het Centraal Museum
13 oct t/m 4 nov 2007
An exhibition, showing the paintings of the two winners of the Jeanne Oosting Prijs 2007: Gé-Karel van der Sterren and Marinus Fuit.
An exhibition, showing the paintings of the two winners of the Jeanne Oosting Prijs 2007: Gé-Karel van der Sterren and Marinus Fuit.
Gé-Karel van der Sterren Z.T., 2006 olie & acryl op canvas, 190 X 145 cm Collectie Fries Museum, Leeuwarden
H + F Collection. 4 aug t/m 28 oct 2007
The exhibition ‘The Suspended Moment’, which opens on 4 August in the Centraal Museum, brings together contemporary works of art in which time appears to stand still. All the exhibited works come from the H+F Collection assembled by Han Nefkens.
The exhibition ‘The Suspended Moment’, which opens on 4 August in the Centraal Museum, brings together contemporary works of art in which time appears to stand still. All the exhibited works come from the H+F Collection assembled by Han Nefkens.
8 dec 2007 t/m 3 aug 2008
Presenting masterpieces from the history of fashion and interiors, the passage of time is central to the visitor’s experience of the new display ‘Script’.
Presenting masterpieces from the history of fashion and interiors, the passage of time is central to the visitor’s experience of the new display ‘Script’.
16 jun t/m 15 jul 2007
The past 200 years the artists association genootschap Kunstliefde has played a central role in the development of the visual arts in Utrecht. Work of many members and former members is now part of the collection of the Centraal Museum. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Kunstliefde current members react on the works of former members from the collection of the Centraal Museum.
The past 200 years the artists association genootschap Kunstliefde has played a central role in the development of the visual arts in Utrecht. Work of many members and former members is now part of the collection of the Centraal Museum. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Kunstliefde current members react on the works of former members from the collection of the Centraal Museum.
Dolf Zwerver, Sans Soucis (detail)
21 jun t/m 15 jul 2007
World Press Photo organises every year the biggest and most prestigious pressphotography contest in the world. This year the Rabobank Utrecht e.o. presents the exhibition with the pricewinning pictures in the Refter of the Centraal Museum from the 21th of June until the 15th of Juli.
World Press Photo organises every year the biggest and most prestigious pressphotography contest in the world. This year the Rabobank Utrecht e.o. presents the exhibition with the pricewinning pictures in the Refter of the Centraal Museum from the 21th of June until the 15th of Juli.
Spencer Platt, USA, Getty Images
Ursula Mayer, Interiors
Life at the end of the information age. 14 apr t/m 12 aug 2007
The 20th century was the age of information. Since the arrival of the computer in the 1950s it seems that even life itself has become ‘information’ given that it consists of genes, bits and sequences of symbols. Genesis examines how – in unexpected ways -- the ‘information metaphor’ returns in the same form in both art and science. With exhibits drawn from the visual arts and from science, the exhibition explores the different interpretations and the limits of the information metaphor. Can life itself be translated into a computer code? Can a computer program come to life and even create art?
The 20th century was the age of information. Since the arrival of the computer in the 1950s it seems that even life itself has become ‘information’ given that it consists of genes, bits and sequences of symbols. Genesis examines how – in unexpected ways -- the ‘information metaphor’ returns in the same form in both art and science. With exhibits drawn from the visual arts and from science, the exhibition explores the different interpretations and the limits of the information metaphor. Can life itself be translated into a computer code? Can a computer program come to life and even create art?
DNA Human Marker
Pyke Koch, Portret Asta Nielsen, 1929, collectie Centraal Museum
the lost paradise of the Situationist International. 15 dec 2006 t/m 11 mar 2007
‘First of all, the World must be changed’. So begins the founding manifesto of the Situationist International from July 1957. From 15 December 2006 until 11 March 2007 the Centraal Museum Utrecht presents the first large survey exhibition devoted to the Situationist International, the last avant-garde movement of the twentieth century.
Workshop Jan van Scorel. research and restauration. 16 sep 2006 t/m 18 feb 2007
Stichting Victor V is the fifth in a series of six small biannual exhibitions featuring one or more paintings from the collection of old master paintings at the Centraal Museum Utrecht.
Stichting Victor V is the fifth in a series of six small biannual exhibitions featuring one or more paintings from the collection of old master paintings at the Centraal Museum Utrecht.
Xpose Junior Museum Commissie. 21 oct 2006 t/m 7 jan 2007
Young comedians vs contemporary artworks
Young comedians vs contemporary artworks
Luuk Wilmering, te zien in Humor vs Art
Courbet, Daubigny, Monet and other painters in Dutch collections. 11 nov 2006 t/m 11 mar 2007
During the early 20th century, private collectors in Netherlands acquired masterpieces by painters including Monet, Daubigny and Cézanne. Many of these 'passionately' collected paintings now belong to the ‘Dutch Collection’. Consequently, when it comes to their French painting collections, the museums in the Netherlands are deeply indebted to the private collectors' passion.
Bijlmermeer © Pieter Boersma
