Press Kit
in Gelderland
intro 100 years of De Stijl
Mondriaan to Dutch Design 2017 is the year in which we celebrate 100 years of design of the future in the Netherlands. The year marks the introduction of the Mondrian to Dutch Design narrative, which will lead visitors to interesting places related to works from the De Stijl period and contemporary design all over the Netherlands. Museums, cultural heritage sites, and events in the Netherlands will focus on works by great designers, open the doors of ateliers, and honour artists such as Mondrian, Rietveld, Van der Leck, and Van Doesburg. Famous Dutch designers, such as Hella Jongerius, Maarten Baas, and Piet Hein Eek, are still active outside of the Netherlands. In 2017, De Stijl and Dutch Design can be found everywhere in the Netherlands: in Leiden, The Hague, Drachten, Eelde, Utrecht, Amersfoort, Eindhoven, Bergeijk, Breda, ‘s Hertogenbosch, Tilburg, Helmond, Oisterwijk, Winterswijk, Arnhem, Harderwijk, Otterlo, and Apeldoorn.
1917-2017 De Stijl and Dutch Design De Stijl was a magazine founded by artist Theo van Doesburg in Leiden in 1917. Important members of De Stijl included Piet Mondriaan, Bart van der Leck, and Gerrit Rietveld. De Stijl was more than just a magazine, however: it was a flow, a movement, a school of thought, emerging from the rubble of World War I (1914-1918). The devastating war brought technological and industrial innovation, as well as new trains of thought and ideas on art, design, and use of colour. Artists, designers, and architects needed to work together to exercise a happy, optimistic, and visual influence on every aspect of life. They used the bright primary colours blue, yellow, and red, together with numerous horizontal and vertical lines. The combination was intended to form vivid and free works of art, design, and architecture. De Stijl was also influential outside the Netherlands: they were in contact with Bauhaus, the German school for visual arts, craftspeople, and architects, as well as the Russian constructivists. Under Theo van Doesburg’s influence, Bauhaus even began to evolve towards modernism. Furniture, clothing, household items, houses, streets, even entire cities: everything had to (and did) change. It needed to become simpler, more functional, and more socially relevant than before.
Innovative design That wish, to design the society of the future, is what connects the designers from Dutch Design to the artists and designers of De Stijl. The two movements share the same philosophy, but use a different visual language. De Stijl was about simplicity, while Dutch Design was more about variety. The term Dutch Design was coined by an Italian journalist during the Salone del Mobile in Milan in 1993. The first Dutch designers based their work directly on the work of Gerrit Rietveld, who spent his entire life seeking innovative design which he felt should be available to everyone. The combination of craft and industrial production were essential to Gerrit Rietveld. The same applies to the first generation of Dutch designers. Dutch Design spread across the world in the past 25 years, and will be predominantly on display in the Dutch Design District in 2017: North Brabant, Tilburg, and Helmond.
2017 is the year in which we celebrate 100 years of design of the future. It is, in particular, a celebration of the founding of De Stijl in 1917, whose features can still be seen in Dutch Design today. To celebrate this milestone, NBTC Holland Marketing and its partners have declared 2017 the year of Mondrian to Dutch Design. The year marks the introduction of the Mondrian to Dutch Design narrative, which will lead visitors to interesting places related to works from the De Stijl period and contemporary design all over the Netherlands. Museums, cultural heritage sites, and events in the Netherlands will focus on works by great designers, open the doors to ateliers, and honour artists such as Mondrian, Rietveld, Van der Leck, and Van Doesburg. The theme year is made possible through collaboration by NBTC with various partners. For the complete overview, visit www.mondriaantodutchdesign.com
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Mondriaan to Dutch Design in Gelderland
From Mondrian to Zig-Zag Chair; from red, yellow, and blue, to the Rietveld Pavilion; De Stijl’s works of art and designs are known world-wide. The art movement was founded by Van Doesburg in Leiden. De Stijl’s members sought a radical reform in the art world, one which could keep up with the technical, scientific, and social changes in the world. The reform consisted of the use of a minimum of colours and the simplest possible design. De Stijl, and the art produced by the movement, can be encountered in many places in the province of Gelderland. In the Year of Style, various museums in Gelderland will host programs featuring the work of artists affiliated with the movement. Visit Villa Mondriaan, the former home of the Dutch artist Piet Mondriaan, which has now been transformed into an impressive museum. Travel to the vast expanse of The Hoge Veluwe National Park, where pristine nature and artistic icons meet in the world-renowned Kröller-Müller Museum. The Kröller-Müller Museum is a treasure trove of De Stijl; its collection is home to masterpieces by Mondrian, Van Doesburg, Van der Leck, and Rietveld. Become acquainted with Vilmos Huszár in Harderwijk; Huszár was one of the first members of the influential art movement. Get close to the artist himself in Villa Mondrian, the house where Piet Mondrian lived from the age of 8 to 20, and laid the foundation for his artistry. Museum Arnhem is hosting the exhibition Styleless: realism versus abstraction. The CODA Museum in Apeldoorn is devoting attention to De Stijl’s influence on the ADO toy collection.
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Leeuwarden Eelde Drachten Winterswijk Arnhem OtterloÊEde Apeldoorn Harderwijk Amersfoort Utrecht Leiden Den Haag ’s-Hertogenbosch Breda Tilburg Oisterwijk Helmond Eindhoven Bergeijk
Leeuwarden Drachten
Eelde
Harderwijk
Amersfoort
Leiden
Den Haag
Apeldoorn
OtterloÊEde
Utrecht
Arnhem
Winterswijk
’s-Hertogenbosch Oisterwijk Breda
Helmond
Tilburg
Eindhoven
Bergeijk
Kröller-Müller Museum 6 Museum Villa Mondriaan 8 Stadsmuseum Harderwijk 10 CODA Museum 11 Museum Arnhem 12 Fashion + Design Festival 13 Rozet 14 The Netherlands Open Air Museum 15
Veluwe 16 Achterhoek 18 Arnhem 20 Information 22
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Kröller-Müller Museum Arp: The Poetry of Forms 20 May 2017 - 17 Sept 2017 The patron and the ‘house painter’ 14 Oct 2017 - 02 April 2018
The Kröller-Müller Museum is the lifework of Helene Kröller-Müller (11 February 1869 14 December 1939). Together with her husband, Anton Kröller, she purchased nearly 11,500 works of art between 1907 and 1922. That makes her collection one of the largest private collections of the 20th century. Helene dreamt of her own ‘museum house’, where she could share her love of modern art with everyone. Her vision became reality with the opening of the Kröller-Müller Museum in 1938. The museum was designed by Belgian architect Henry van de Velde. A new wing was added on in the ‘70s, designed by Dutch architect Wim Quist. The sculpture garden opened in 1961, designed by professor Jan Bijhouwer and containing works by Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and others. The sculpture garden grew into one of the largest in Europe, featuring over 160 sculptures by iconic artists. In 1995 and 2005, two gems from the ‘60s are given a definitive place in the garden: the pavilions of Gerrit Rietveld and Aldo van Eyck, respectively.
Exhibition - Arp: The Poetry of Forms ‘Arp: The Poetry of Forms’ is the first major retrospective of the work of Hans (Jean) Arp (Strasburg 1886 - Basel 1966) in the Netherlands since the 1960s. The German-French sculptor, painter, and poet is one of the most influential artists of the European avant-garde, and plays an important role in the development of modern art. In addition to some eighty of his visual works–drawings, collages, paintings, wood reliefs, and sculptures–there are also examples of Arp’s poetry, writings, and publications. Word and image ‘Arp: The Poetry of Forms’, emphasizes the constant interaction between visual art and poetry in Arp’s oeuvre, and the humour and playfulness in his work. Raised in the bilingual region of Alsace, in France, the ease with which he switches from one language and culture to another and from visual art to poetry and back again, is characteristic for Arp’s entire career. The exhibition demonstrates the powerful bond between word and image in his work. Art and nature After the nadir of World War I, Arp developed a visual idiom with which he aimed to create a new order and redesign the relationship between human, object, and nature. His conception of the relationship between art and nature is crucial: art should never imitate the natural world, but rather follow its own nature. Arp sought to develop new, independent forms out of their own fundamental essence. He called this ‘concrete art’. Stabiles – Concrétions – Constellations The exhibition features work from throughout Arp’s career, but focuses on the years 1920-1935, when he goes from making wood reliefs and so-called ‘stabiles’ (freestanding flat sculptures) to pure abstract sculptures, which he calls ‘concrétions’ (embodiments), because they stand in the space as real objects. In his view, these germinate and grow in the human mind, analogous to the growth processes in nature: ‘L’art est un fruit’ (Art is a fruit).
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Exhibition - The patron and the ‘house painter’ In 2017, the Kröller-Müller Museum will also present the exhibition The patron and the ‘house painter’. Helene Kröller-Müller and Bart van der Leck. The exhibition includes a selection of the collection’s forty-two paintings and approximately four hundred drawings and examines Van der Leck’s development from Helene Kröller-Müller’s perspective. As his patron, she is closely involved with him. Based on the many letters, we follow her train of thought and see how the new work relates to the rest of her collection. The exhibition will be on display from 14 October, 2017 to 2 April, 2018. Helene as patron Between 1912 and 1918, Van der Leck received an annual allowance from Helene Kröller-Müller, at the recommendation of her advisor, Hendrik Bremmer. She thus became Van der Leck’s patron, and in 1914, the artist was employed by the firm Wm H. Müller & Co. Van der Leck made a large stained glass window for the firm’s headquarters in The Hague, mosaics for the office in London, and colour designs for the interiors of the residences, including the St Hubertus Hunting Lodge. Abstract In her Beschouwingen (observations) in 1925, Helene calls him a ‘more versatile, more powerful artist than Mondrian’, but in 1916, she struggled with the radical abstraction in his work. In that year, Van der Leck also met Piet Mondriaan and Theo van Doesburg. During this period, both Mondriaan and Van der Leck are searching in their art, working diligently in their studios, and subsequently coming up with revolutionary innovations. Van der Leck simplifies form in his paintings and radically reduces the colour in his work to just the primary colours.
Bart van der Leck, Work at the Docks, 1916
Jean Arp, Torse préadamite, 1938 (left), Étoile, 1939
www.krollermuller.nl/visit
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Winterswijk
Museum Villa Mondriaan Figuration in Style 03 Mar 2017 - 24 Sep 2017
Villa Mondriaan is a museum about the young years of Piet Mondrian. Mondrian gained world fame in Paris and New York. However, many people may not realise that he started his painting career in the town of Winterswijk, where he lived from the age of eight to twenty. It was here that Piet Mondrian discovered his passion for drawing and painting. In Winterswijk, Mondrian developed the talent that would make him one of the most important innovators of painting. Mondrian and his family lived in the villa on Zonnebrink 4, which is now Villa Mondriaan. The villa and the adjoining buildings have been home to museum Villa Mondriaan since 2013. Using contemporary methods, the museum tells the story of Piet Mondrian’s early work.
Exhibition - Figuration in Style The influential movement De Stijl (The Style) caused a lot of commotion with its powerful drive for abstraction at the start of the 20th century. To approach a form of universal harmony, artists like Piet Mondrian, Theo van Doesburg, Vilmos Huszár and Bart van der Leck used iconic geometric shapes and primary colours. What few people know, however, is that the pioneers of De Stijl all started their careers painting realistic landscapes and portraits. Even during their abstract period, De Stijl-members such as Mondrian and Huszár kept on making realistic art. In the exhibition, Figuration in Style, the tension between the artists’ realistic and abstract shapes will be dissected, focusing strongly on both the early and later figurative work. Dutch Design This year, to commemorate 100 years of De Stijl, Villa Mondriaan’s Pavilion of Contemporary Art will also be themed around Dutch Design and young artists inspired by Mondriaan and his contemporaries. Various aspects of Dutch Design will be highlighted at the Pavilion by giving innovative designers a stage. Dutch Design at Villa Mondriaan is made possible by Arco, an innovative furniture manufacturer in Winterswijk with a long history. Arco uses innovative, proprietary methods to design, develop, and manufacture designer tables and other furniture. Mondrian by Night A night filled with music, art, and culture will be held in Winterswijk on 23 September. The entire town will be transformed to a boogie-woogie paradise, which Mondrian would have appreciated.
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Escape Room – The Mystery of Mondrian 2017 will also see the opening of a Mondrian-themed escape room. Titled The Mystery of Mondrian, the escape room will give players a unique view into the life of Piet Mondrian. Players will have one hour to solve the mystery through puzzles, riddles, and good teamwork. Featuring familiar places and events from his life, the escape room will be a celebration of recognition for anyone interested in Mondrian. Will you be able to escape and solve the mystery of Mondrian?
Piet Mondriaan – Bos (1899)
www.villamondriaan.nl/en
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museums Harderwijk
Stadsmuseum Harderwijk Huszár of De Stijl 20 May 2017 - 07 Jan 2018 Harderwijk Museum is a surprising museum which tells the story of Harderwijk and serves as a meeting place for people of all ages. The ground floor is freely accessible. There are exhibitions and sales expos, you can stop in at the Culuurcafé (Culture Café) for coffee or lunch, visit the museum store, or explore the courtyard garden.
Exhibition - Huszár of De Stijl In 2017, the year of 100 years of De Stijl, Harderwijk Museum will be hosting a retrospective exhibition entirely dedicated to visual artist Vilmos Huszár (Budapest, 1884 - Harderwijk 1960), one of the founders of art movement De Stijl. From the thirties until his death, Huszár lived and worked in Hierden, a small town near Harderwijk. Together with Piet Mondriaan, Theo van Doesburg, and Bart van der Leck, Vilmos Huszár co-founded the now world-renowned art movement De Stijl in 1917. He separated from the movement and went his own way not long after. Vilmos Huszár developed into a distinctive art painter, drawer, sculptor, graphic designer, advertising designer, and industrial designer. To properly demonstrate his artistic versatility, the Harderwijk Museum will be displaying a broad range of his work. The exhibition features Huszár’s paintings and other works of art from his time in Hierden, along with earlier work from his De Stijl-period. The work comes from private collections, the municipality of Harderwijk’s art collection, and collections from several museums, including the Harderwijk Museum itself. Some of the privately-owned paintings have never been displayed before. Sjarel Ex, director of the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum is an art historian and an expert on Vilmos Huszár. At the request of the Harderwijk Museum, he will be assisting with the compilation of the exhibition as a guest curator.
Vase with flowers, oil on canvas, 1959, from the collection of the municipality of Harderwijk
www.stadsmuseum-harderwijk.nl
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museums Apeldoorn
CODA Museum ADO toys and De Stijl 29 Jan 2017 - 28 May 2017 Experience extraordinary stories at CODA. With a library, museum, and archive under the same roof, every story is a cross between literature, art, and history. We tell, store, and exhibit stories about and by people, using lively and interactive presentations based on authentic objects.
Exhibition - ADO toys and De Stijl To design enthusiasts, toy collectors, and resident of Apeldoorn, the name ADO represents the extraordinary wooden toy collection designed by Ko Verzuu from 1925 to 1955. Not only is the collection inseparably tied to local Apeldoorn history, but it also touches on innovation in art, as inspired by the members of De Stijl. The reason for the exhibition is the book on the ADO toys in CODA Apeldoorn’s collection which was published in November. The book discusses the Berg en Bosch Sanatorium where the wooden ADO toys were made, as well as the social and artistic context which allowed the toys’ creation. As part of Mondrian to Dutch Design, 100 years of De Stijl, CODA’s presentation pays specific attention to De Stijl’s influence on the ADO toy collection. CODA combines the presentation of the colourful ADO toys with works from the CODA collection by artists such as César Domela Nieuwenhuis. In 2009, CODA acquired a large collection of ADO toys from Ko Verzuu’s estate. With financial support from the Mondrian Fund, the SNS REAAL Fund, and the CODA Museum Friends Association, over 300 of the toys were acquired from one of Ko Verzuu’s sons, Guus Verzuu, and added to the museum collection. In 2012, CODA Museum created the first interactive exhibition on the history of ADO and the Berg en Bosch Sanatorium in the woods of Apeldoorn. Larger than life-size replicas were made of several items, allowing children to be seated in cars and drive around the exhibition. From 2014 to 2016, Professor Ryu Niimi of the Musashino Art University in Japan paid multiple visits to CODA to view the ADO collection and to discuss loaning items for an exhibition on Dutch design in the Museum in Oita. Together with Dick Bruna’s Nijntje, which is extremely popular in Japan under the name Miffy, and work by Gerrit Rietveld, ADO toys would be part of an exhibition on Dutch design. With the exhibition, the ADO collection not only demonstrates a wonderful connection between twentieth-century modern design and an interesting chapter in Apeldoorn’s history, but also shows the world a part of the ‘Dutch Collection’ that tells a story about De Stijl.
‘Renbode’ from the collection ADO toys from CODA. The wooden toys were designed by Ko Verzuu and manufactured in Apeldoorn.
www.coda-apeldoorn.nl
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museums Arnhem
Museum Arnhem Styleless: realism versus abstraction 18 Feb 2017 - 07 May 2017 Museum Arnhem is the museum for national and international modern and contemporary art and design in the city of Arnhem. It focuses on realistic art from the 20th century, contemporary jewellery, and design, paying extra attention to non-Western art and work by female artists. Societal developments and balances of power are important themes. The museum is famous for its extraordinary location in the middle of the city, with a wonderful view across the Rhine and flood plain landscape from the sculpture garden.
Exhibition - Styleless: realism versus abstraction The 1910s and 1920s were incredibly complex. On the one hand, there was a lot of optimism and belief in the future and a better society. On the other hand, the horrors of World War I and, later, the rise of fascism, offered little reason for hope. Artists used the new visual language of abstract art, as well as realism, to express the times in their work. Styleless uses realism to exhibit this complex Zeitgeist. How did artists such as Jan Mankes, Jan Sluijters, Lodewijk Schelfhout, Charley Toorop, and Carel Wilink express the same societal issues in their work as De Stijl artists? Are the principles of realism and abstraction really all that far apart? The exhibition demonstrates how various artists collaborated and influenced each other. In addition to the development of realism to abstraction (or the visual appearance of a work of art), the exhibition places extra emphasis on the underlying questions artists asked themselves, as well as their stance on societal themes. Styleless is comprised of works from the museum’s own collection, as well as works on loan from Museum De Fundatie, Singer Laren, Centraal Musem Utrecht, and others. The exhibition includes work by artists such as Jacob Bendien, G.H. Breitner, Paul Citroen, Rein Draijer, Edgar Fernhout, Leo Gestel, Raoul Hynckes, Isaac Israëls, Dick Ket, Pyke Koch, Jan Mankes, Kasper Niehaus, Simon Maris, Roger Raveel, Lodewijk Schelfhout, Jan Sluijters, Charley Toorop, Hendrik Valk, and Carel Willink.
Carel Willink, Wilma with cat, oil on canvas, 1940. From the collection of Museum Arnhem. © Sylvia Willink Carel Willink, Girl with ball, oil on canvas, 1925. From the collection of Museum Arnhem. © Sylvia Willink
www.museumarnhem.nl
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Fashion + Design Festival Arnhem 01 June 2017 - 02 July 2017 The Fashion + Design Festival Arnhem (FDFA) is the summer city festival, where fashion, design, art, and culture meet. For an entire month, Arnhem celebrates its creativity with expos, events, shows, performances, lectures, and workshops. Design and fashion are closely tied to all cultural expressions which take place during the festival in the capital city of the province of Gelderland. This is made clear by the various events during FDFA; compiling existing events, new initiatives, expos, lectures, workshops, performances, and more, Arnhem demonstrates that the city is abundant with fashion to Dutch Design. FDFA starts on 1 June, with the students of the internationally renowned fashion department of the ArtEZ University of the Arts. The city will feature expos throughout the entire month; Museum Arnhem will also host an exhibition by RAVAGE. Arnhem’s Fashion Quarter will be turned upside down during the annually recurring Fashion Night. Designers will again sell off their old collections and fabrics for bargain prices during the Arnhem Stock Days, and ArtEZ will close the festival with their Finals expo filled with visual art and design. FDFA PLAY is a new addition to the program, with planned productions such as Introdans End of Season, HOPE! Cirque de la Liberté, and performances by Luxor Live.
ArtEZ Graduation Show 2016. Designer Boaz van Doornik Photo: Eva Broekema
www.fdfarnhem.nl
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Rozet 100 years of De Stijl 09 Feb 2017 - 14 May 2017 Rozet is the centre of culture, knowledge, and education in Arnhem. Anyone entering Rozet will leave enriched. It is the podium for urban activities, focussed on social and sustainable development and the creative industry in Arnhem. A wide range of lectures, courses, workshops, debates, presentations, performances, exhibitions, and bottom-up initiatives make Rozet a lively hub.
Exhibition - 100 years of De Stijl De Stijl’s principles are still an inspiration to artists today. From 9 February, to honour this, Rozet is presenting work by contemporary artists from Gelderland and Arnhem who embrace their philosophy. In the hall and along staircases, Rozet’s exhibition contains works by Irene Companjen, Eef de Graaf, Johannes Karman, Els van ’t Klooster, Kees Sabee, Henk van Trigt, and Albert van der Weide. The Heritage Centre will show some of De Stijl’s history. Several books and magazines from the period can be viewed, including De Stijl magazine. The monthly magazine founded by Theo van Doesburg in 1917 triggered the art movement of the same name. Art magazine Wendingen is also on display. Wendingen appeared in the same period, and mostly featured architecture. A construction kit for the red and blue armchair by architect and designer Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) is also featured. The kit was created by Peter Koopmans in 1983. The red and blue chair became an icon of the art movement De Stijl. The exhibition also includes a replica of Rietveld’s wagon and the corresponding book containing the building plans. Two cactus pots by glass designer Andries Copier stand between books by Theo van Doesburg, architect J.J.P. Oud, and others. He designed them for the Leerdam Glass Factory in 1928, in De Stijl’s familiar smooth design and primary colours. The pots were designed as flowerpots, but became known as cactus pots due to the popularity of cacti and succulents in the ‘20s. In addition to the exhibition, there are also workshops, lectures, and tours. Starting in the spring break, a Mondrian-themed scavenger hunt will lead children through the entirety of Rozet. The 100 years of De Stijl program was made possible by cooperation with The Arnhem Library, the Heritage Centre, Art Company Arnhem, Volksuniversiteit Arnhem (adult learning centre), toArt, and D3rde Verdieping (Third Floor). With special thanks to Gallery Style.
Work by Albert van der Weide
www.rozet.nl
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The Netherlands Open Air Museum De Stijl as part of the Canon of Dutch History 24 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 The Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem captures history in authentic buildings, objects, and true stories. We take you on a journey through time, from two centuries ago up to very recent times. It is a stunning experience. The people in the museum seem to have come straight from the past. Proud of their heritage, they will inspire you with their stories.
Exhibition - De Stijl as part of the Canon of Dutch History In September 2017, the Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem will open the exhibition The Canon of Dutch History. The exhibition will take museum visitors on a tour through the most important periods of our history. Before the official opening, the museum park will offer visitors previews in various spots: locations which are directly linked to the Canon of Dutch History. De Stijl is part of the Canon of Dutch History. The museum hosts an original Rietveld holiday house, for example. In the 1950s, this house stood in outdoor centre Hessenheem in Markelo, Overijssel. The house’s ingenious design makes good use of every square centimetre. As a result, the 33 m2 building can house a family with 8 children. The decor is austere; the shower is missing. Rietveld also designed the furniture, including a variation on the famous ‘crate chairs’ from 1934. The Netherlands Open Air Museum moved the house to the museum in 2007, as a representation of leisure culture in the Netherlands after World War II. The move saved Rietveld’s design. Rietveld not only designed the house, he also designed the furniture. The furniture is part of the crate furniture series designed in 1934. In that time of crisis, Rietveld wanted to create cheap, easy-to-assemble furniture, which could be produced by machines. The furniture was made of pinewood boards (such as those used for crates) and assembled with brass screws. The furniture shipped as a ready-to-assemble kit and was assembled by the customer. The crate chairs in the holiday house were given a curve in the seat and back. The modified version was named Albatros furniture, after the client who ordered the house. Rietveld was commissioned to design the holiday house by Super Phosphate Factory Albatros from Amsterdam/Pernis, and steel construction company De Vries-Robbé from Gorinchem. Albatros and De Vries-Robbé had the houses built for their employees, for whom holidays were a new luxury. Six of these houses were built in Markelo. Three similar houses were built in outdoor centre Coldenhove in Eerbeek. Employees could rent a house for 35 guilders a week. A bus would take them to the holiday park. The park leaders, Uncle Joop and Aunt Henny, organised activities: scavenger hunts, who-has-the-prettiest-garden, storytelling around the campfire, singing camp songs, etc.
Original Rietveld holiday house
www.openairmuseum.nl
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Veluwe
The best of nature!
Gorgeous woods, vast heaths, spectacular sand drifts; The Veluwe continues to surprise visitors, time and time again! At less than an hour’s drive from the Randstad, this wonderful area was recently voted one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Netherlands by the Dutch public. And with good reason, because the Veluwe is an experience in every season of the year. The diverse nature allows you to experience the Veluwe at its purest. You could very easily come face to face with wild boar, fallow deer, roe deer, bison, or mouflon.
De Hoge Veluwe National Park The combination of nature and are make De Hoge Veluwe National Park unique in the world. Besides enjoying woods, heaths, and sand drifts, you can participate in organised activities. Explore the park on foot, or make free use of one of the 1,800 white bicycles parked at various spots throughout the park. You should also visit the Kröller-Müller Museum or the St Hubertus Hunting Lodge. The Kröller-Müller Museum houses the world’s second largest Van Gogh collection, along with masterpieces by masters such as Picasso, Seurat, Monet, Renoir, and Mondrian. The museum also has a 25-hectare sculpture garden which forms a natural home to modern sculpture.
Hanse cities, ancient history Visiting the Hanse cities is very popular these days. Go shopping in old streets, experience the culture between the monumental buildings, and enjoy a bite to eat on one of the many lively squares. Near the Veluwe, the Hanse cities of Hattem, Harderwijk, and Elburg each have their own charm and identity. The glorious history of the medieval Hanse alliance has left its mark everywhere, turning the cities into tourist hotspots. Most Hanse cities can be seen in a day, but they are also perfect for longer stays.
Paleis Het Loo, Royal allure The beautiful Paleis Het Loo lies at the edge of Apeldoorn. For over 300 years, the House of Orange-Nassau lived and worked here. The Dutch royal family’s former summer residence was opened to the public in 1984. It offers a glimpse into the wealthy and royal history of the Palace and its residents. Featuring extraordinary flowers and plants, along with beautiful fountains, the gardens of Paleis Het Loo are reminiscent of the 17th century and are among the most beautiful in Europe. The stables house beautiful carriages, sleighs, and cars, many of which are still in use.
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The Veluwezoom The wonderful, hilly Veluwezoom stretches from Velp to Beekbergen. Visitors can explore the area on foot or by bicycle, Veluwe scooter, or mountain bike. The Ter Horst, Middachten, and Rosendael castles, the Loenen waterfall, and the largest walled vineyard in the Netherlands are all found in the Veluwezoom. The area gets its name from one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Netherlands: Veluwezoom National Park. Enjoy magnificent views, spot deer, wild boar, and Highland cattle, and enjoy the freedom.
De Hoge Veluwe National Park
www.visitveluwe.com
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Achterhoek
The joy of the Netherlands, Genuine Achterhoek
The first thing that comes to mind for many Dutch when they think of the Achterhoek is probably tranquillity, space, and nature. With good reason, as these things are there in abundance. The Achterhoek is an excellent place to go cycling or hiking in the open air, navigate along a meandering brook in a near-silent electric boat, or simply take a moment to rest on a bench and enjoy the view. You will notice it as soon as you cross the River IJssel and drive along a typical Achterhoek country road. The road is not straight; it winds past large trees, through woods, and around farms. The scenery is constantly changing; from forest edges to farm fields. Farms disappear behind hedgerows and trees as you drive, and the countryside undulates all the way to the horizon. Then, suddenly, you are greeted with another vista. The landscape is reminiscent of coulisses in a theatre. That is why the Dutch word for the Achterhoek landscape is literally ‘coulisse landscape’. If you have ever been to the Achterhoek, you will know that the area has so much more to offer. Lively cities with plenty of shops and catering. The Achterhoek is also bustling with culture. There are many museums, featuring authoritative art. In cities like Doesburg, Zutphen, and Bredevoort, you don’t even need to visit a museum to discover the history; there is more than enough to see in the streets! The Achterhoek is also home to numerous cultural festivals. Whether you are attending an even, visiting a museum, enjoying a drink on a terrace, or looking for a place to sleep, you will be greeted with the typical Achterhoek heartiness wherever you go. Not only do the people welcome you here, they make you feel welcome too! Hanse cities with a rich history The streets of the Achterhoek cities are full of reminders of their rich history. Beautiful buildings from the Hanse period, characteristic elements that fit the location along the German border, or remnants of a glorious past as a stronghold. Zutphen and Doesburg are two Hanse cities in the Achterhoek, situated along the River IJssel. Each Hanse city has its own authentic atmosphere and charm. Zutphen is also known as Tower City, due to the tall, historic buildings that make up the city’s skyline. Doesburg is known for its abundance of museums, as well as the mustard factory, which still produces mustard for the entire country today. Castles and Estates While cycling or hiking through the Achterhoek, you are likely to see dozens of country estates of former Gelderland nobility. Some of the castles were originally built as defensive fortifications, others were fancy residences in the 17th or 18th century. Many of the castles are still occupied by the descendants of a baron, count, or esquire. The famous Eight Castles Route is one of a kind. This cycling route has been used since 1913, and passes eight castles near the castle town of Vorden. www.achterhoek.nl 18
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Culinary delight Whether you prefer a traditionally brewed beer, a block of farm cheese, or a classic asparagus dish, the Achterhoek has it all! The region is brimming with all kinds of beer and wine from private vineyards or breweries, delicious local produce, and fantastic restaurants. You can taste the passion with which everything was made, grown, and prepared. Largest wine region in the Netherlands Have you ever tasted wine from the Achterhoek? It comes highly recommended. The region’s fertile soil makes it ideal for growing wine grapes. Over twenty vineyards are scattered across the region.
Game in the Achterhoek Regardless of season, the Achterhoek is always abundant with tasty local produce and dishes. In the spring, for instance, long rows of asparagus beds line the Achterhoek landscape, and cooks prepare wonderful asparagus dishes. But once the leaves have fallen and the days grow shorter and colder, fans of game meat are in for a treat. Game season has begun! Where better to experience it than in a region rich in gamey tradition?
Museums in de Achterhoek The Achterhoek is home to a large number of museums in a wonderful environment. A visit to a museum in the Achterhoek is an inspiration to young and old. Enjoy beautiful works of art, listen to interesting stories, and learn more about the region’s culture and history. Open your senses to the wide range of museums the Achterhoek has to offer. Art enthusiasts can indulge themselves with a visit to one of the wonderful museums filled with authoritative paintings, art glass, and sculptures by international masters. For the more culturally inclined, there are also various interesting museums on historical events, the manufacturing industry in the Achterhoek, or old customs or bygone traditions from the region. Every town or city you visit has an extraordinary museum which tells a story of the town’s history. Given the location near the German border, it is no surprise that there are also museums about World War II, the resistance, and life along the border. The range of museums is diverse and surprising. From inspiring music to authoritative art, from exciting history to innovative industry, the Achterhoek has it all.
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Arnhem
Green, creative, and full of history
Stroll through the many green and atmospheric parks, travel back in time with the Battle of Arnhem, reach great heights in the glass panoramic elevator in St. Eusebius’ Church, or head underground in the Historic Basements. Arnhem is an innovative and creative city, a fact made evident in both architecture and fashion. Visit Rozet, the centre for culture, knowledge, and education, and Arnhem Central Station, an impressive paragon of architecture.
Design, straight from the atelier Fashion enthusiasts will love Arnhem. In addition to the extensive range of shops the city centre, you can also visit the Fashion Quarter. The fashion academy ArtEZ, University of the Arts, makes this a hotbed of both upcoming and famous fashion designers. You can buy the latest designs straight from their ateliers.
Large attractions in a spectacular green environment Arnhem lies in the middle of a spectacular green environment, with the Veluwe on one side and the flood plains and the Betuwe on the other. The city itself is also full of impressive trees, charming parks, and beautiful estates. Don’t forget to visit one of the beautiful city parks such as Sonsbeek Park, or one of the large attractions and museums such as the Royal Burgers’ Zoo, Museum Arnhem, or the Dutch Open Air Museum. Together, these attractions draw millions of visitors every year.
Impressive history with the Battle of Arnhem In addition to being a green and creative city, Arnhem also has a rich history. The history is evident everywhere in the city, both in monumental buildings and in the architecture. The city is also well-known for the Battle of Arnhem, the battle fought in and around Arnhem as part of Operation Market Garden from 17 to 25 September, 1944.
Visit Arnhem! With numerous events, including INNOVATE, the World Street Painting Festival, the Bridge to Liberation Experience, and the Fashion + Design Festival, Arnhem is more than worth visiting all year round. To find out more about everything Arnhem has to offer, check out visitarnhem.com. www.visitarnhem.com 20
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Information You can encounter De Stijl and the movement’s art all throughout the province of Gelderland. In the Year of Style, various museums in Gelderland are hosting special programs feature work by artists affiliated with De Stijl.
Stadsmuseum Harderwijk Donkerstraat 4 3841 CC Harderwijk www.stadsmuseum-harderwijk.nl Contact Corien van der Meulen (director) + 31 (0) 6 22 33 58 26 csvandermeulen@gmail.com
Kröller-Müller Museum Houtkampweg 6 6731 AW Otterlo www.krollermuller.nl/visit
CODA Museum Vosselmanstraat 299 7311 CL Apeldoorn www.coda-apeldoorn.nl
Contact Sylvia Gentenaar +31 (0) 318 59 61 52 +31 (0) 6 12 50 68 16 sylviagentenaar@krollermuller.nl
Contactpersoon Eva Schaap +31 (0) 55 52 68 511 e.schaap@coda-apeldoorn.nl
Villa Mondriaan Zonnebrink 4 7101 NC Winterswijk www.villamondriaan.nl/en
Museum Arnhem Utrechtseweg 87 6812 AA Arnhem www.museumarnhem.nl
Contact Judith Kadee (director) +31 (0) 543 51 54 00 +31 (0) 6 21 23 34 18 directie@villamondriaan.nl
Contact Lotte Jansen Lorkeers +31 (0) 26 30 31 474 lotte.jansenlorkeers@museumarnhem.nl
exhibitions Kröller-Müller Museum - Arp: The Poetry of Forms
(20 May till 17 Sept 2017) p. 6
Kröller-Müller Museum - The patron and the ‘house painter’
(14 Oct 2017 till 02 April 2018) p. 6
Museum Villa Mondriaan - Figuration in Style
(03 Mar till 24 Sep 2017) p. 8
Stadsmuseum Harderwijk - Huszár of De Stijl
(20 May 2017 till 07 Jan 2018) p. 10
CODA - ADO toys and De Stijl
(29 Jan till 28 May 2017) p. 11
Museum Arnhem - Styleless: realism versus abstraction
(18 Feb till 07 May 2017) p. 12
Fashion + Design Festival Arnhem
(01 June till 02 July 2017) p. 13
Rozet - 100 years of De Stijl
(09 Feb till 14 May 2017) p. 14
The Netherlands Open Air Museum - De Stijl as part of the Canon of Dutch History
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(24 Mar till 31 Dec 2017) p.15
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Fashion + Design Festival Arnhem www.fdfarnhem.nl
Veluwe VisitVeluwe Dorpsstraat 14 6661 EK Elst www.visitveluwe.com
Contact Riëlle Schoeman +31 (0) 26 73 70 519 rielle@fdfarnhem.nl
Contact Bastiaan Overeem + 31 (0) 481 36 62 50 b.overeem@visitveluwe.nl
Rozet Kortestraat 16 6811 EP Arnhem www.rozet.nl
Achterhoek Achterhoek Toerism Marktstraat 1 7271 AX Borculo www.achterhoek.nl
Contact Astrid Albers + 31 (0) 6 51 12 39 18 a.albers@rozet.nl
Contact Bjorn de Voer + 31 (0) 545 25 03 89 + 31 (0) 6 21 16 90 91 b.devoer@achterhoek.nl
The Netherlands Dutch Open Air Museum Hoeferlaan 4 6816 SG Arnhem www.openairmuseum.nl Contact Maaike van Dam +31 (0) 6 44 97 30 64 m.vandam@openluchtmuseum.nl
Arnhem Regional Tourist Board Arnhem Nijmegen Dorpsstraat 14 6661 EK Elst www.visitarnhem.com Contact Hanneline Oosting-Adriaansens +31 (0) 481 36 62 50 h.oosting@rbtkan.nl
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