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Tuesday, December 1st 2009
1 December-1 March. This display of prints and drawings in the Rijksmuseum transports viewers back to the Holland of the 16th and 17th centuries. As the title suggests, the exhibition concentrates on the portrayal of taverns, as well as fairs from the villages of the Low Countries. This collection of works from the museum's Print Room provides an insight into some of Holland's most colourful taverns from that period of history. Daily: 09.00-18.00 Fri: 09.00-20.30 more
Hendrick Avercamp: The Little Ice Age
Saturday, November 21st 2009
21 November 2009 - 15 February 2010. Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634) was a 17th century Dutch artist famous for his landscapes. As the title of this exhibition suggests, the artist specialised in depicting closely-observed snowy scenes such as ice-skating couples, children throwing snowballs, even a gentleman falling through the ice. This is the first time the Rijksmuseum has hosted such a comprehensive exhibition devoted entirely to the work of Avercamp. Many of the paintings are on loan from Norway's Billedgaleri, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and galleries in London. Daily 09.00-18.00, Friday 09.00-20.30 more
Friday, September 18th 2009
18 September 2009 - 24 January 2010. For the first time in 30 years, the Van Gogh Museum is hosting a retrospective of Belgian artist Alfred Stevens. The exhibition, which features 64 paintings, has been organised in collaboration with the Royal Museums of Fine Art in Belgium. Alfred Stevens (1823-1906) was one of the most well-known artists in Paris during the flourishing art scene of the latter half of the 19th century. He came to prominence at the 1855 Paris World Fair with a painting of a homeless family in the snow. Although he began his career as a painter of historical scenes, it was his alluring images of women that later caused something of a stir. Along with James McNeill Whistler, he was one of the first Western artists at the time to become heavily influenced by Japanese art. Daily: 10.00-18.00 Fri: 10.00-22.00 more
Monday, September 7th 2009
7 September 2009 - 21 February 2010. Amsterdam's unique Hendrikje Museum of Bags and Purses presents the history of the western ladies bag from the late Middle Ages to modern times, explaining visually how the concept of the bag has changed over the centuries in terms of practicality and aestheticism. British designers of bags have long been recognised for their innovation and craftsmanship, with many of them household names on the global design scene. 'Made in Britain' showcases bags from the recent collections of Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney and includes British brands such as Mulberry and Burberry. 10.00-17.00 more
Saturday, October 17th 2009
17 October 2009 - 24 January 2010. This is the latest major exhibition to be staged in the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. Tracing the work of three revolutionary artists, it follows the influence of Cézanne on Picasso, and how Picasso in turn influenced Mondrian. All three artists were leading exponents of their own artistic movements, namely Impressionism, Cubism and De Stijl. Each discipline spectacularly changed the artworld and, through the organic and age-old process of progression and experimentation, spawned countless other abstract movements. This show includes world-famous paintings on loan from museums in Washington, New York and Paris. Tues-Sun: 11.00-17.00 more
Saturday, October 17th 2009
17 Oct 2009 - 24 Jan 2010. This is the latest major exhibition to be staged in the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. Tracing the work of three revolutionary artists, it follows the influence of Cézanne on Picasso, and how Picasso in turn influenced Mondrian. All three artists were leading exponents of their own artistic movements, namely Impressionism, Cubism and De Stijl. Each discipline spectacularly changed the artworld and, through the organic and age-old process of progression and experimentation, spawned countless other abstract movements. This show includes world-famous paintings on loan from museums in Washington, New York and Paris. Tues-Sun 11.00-17.00 more
Friday, October 9th 2009
9 Oct 2009-3 Jan 2010. Alongside correspondence between Vincent Van Gogh and his brother Theo, the Van Gogh Museum displays key art works mentioned in their letters. The culmination of 15 years of research, the museum presents a valuable triptych which includes this exhibition, an illustrious six-volume book and a scholarly website all devoted to the artist's writings. The now fragile letters, many decorated with sketches, are very rarely on display. Coinciding with the exhibition opening comes the launch of 'Vincent Van Gogh - The Letters' containing 900 letters relating to the life and work of Van Gogh. 10.00-18.00, Fri 10.00-22.00 more
Saturday, September 19th 2009
19 Sept 2009 - 10 Jan 2010. At the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the most cutting-edge designers in Holland battle it out to win the much coveted Rotterdam Design Prize 2009. Showcasing the creativity and innovation of ten top Dutch designers, whose work over the last two years has been accepted out of a total of 170 submissions, an international panel of judges come together to choose the winning entry. The exhibition displays the very best in creative, contemporary design and explores the ways in which recent changes in modern society, including a global recession, have influenced the designers' work and its inevitable 'follow-on' products. Tues-Sun: 11.00-17.00 more
The Art of Fashion: Installing Allusions
Saturday, September 19th 2009
19 September - 19 December 2009. This fashion exhibition features five top international designers and examines the ever-growing link between high fashion and visual art. There is a long standing tradition of both art forms borrowing greatly from each other, as well as being complimentary influences; these days the borders separating the art world from the fashion world have never been as blurred. Fashion houses who have produced specially commissioned work for the show include Viktor & Rolf, Hussein Chalayan, Walter van Beirendonck, Anna Nicole Ziesche and Naomi Filmer. The show also features work by Bless, Dai Rees, Jana Bartak, Martin Margiela and Comme des Garçons. Tues-Sun: 11.00-17.00 more
Saturday, August 1st 2009
Until 1 November 2009. One of Holland's most well known museums, the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag has a unique collection of glass in all its varied forms from decorative to functional. '1500 Years of Glass' examines the production of European glass from 400 to 1900 and offers visitors the chance to admire the magnificent examples on show. In addition, the glass department at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy marks its 40th anniversary with an exhibition of contemporary glass design at the museum entitled 'Glas(s) Gerrit Rietveld Academy Amsterdam 1969-2009'. Tues-Sun: 11.00-17.00 more