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International Art Treasures Web Magazine April 2005 |
Artistic Amsterdam2005 is a milestone for the Dutch as they celebrate the Silver Jubilee of their Queen. Not that a reason is needed to visit the beautiful capital city of the Netherlands with their extensive collection of art. Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh are all found in the many museums in Amsterdam. The RijksmuseumThe Grand Dame of art galleries may be the Rijksmuseum, home to an extensive collection including the painting regarded by many as the greatest masterpiece of all, Rembrandt's Night Watch.
The Rijksmuseum is undergoing renovations and one of the necessary steps to prepare involved moving The Night Watch to allow the changes to proceed. It was not an easy task and was discussed in an earlier article, here. The Masterpieces
During the renovation process the Rijksmuseum has organized an exhibit called The Masterpieces, drawing many of the famous works from the Dutch National art collection. The museum has the largest collection of 17th Century Dutch paintings in the world. Hermitage, AmsterdamVenice! Art of the 18th Century
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Van Gogh's Sunflowers and The Bedroom both influenced Egon Schiele. Thus an exhibition of his work has a welcome home at the Van Gogh Museum. |
At first Schiele's work was not well received for his favorite themes, sexuality and death, did not sit well in early 20th Century Europe. He pushed the envelope too far in his artistic pursuits and offended sensibilities, giving him a 24 day stint in prison. His career was extremely brief, with his first works drawing attention while he was 20 and yet within 8 years he would succumb to the Spanish flu.
Van Gogh as Draftsman
July 2 - September 18, 2005
Title: The Harvest, 1888
Artist: Vincent van Gogh (Dutch 1853-1890)
Private Collection
Image Courtesy: The Van Gogh Museum
After the Schiele exhibit concludes the museum will return to its favored son with a look at Vincent van Gogh as draftsman.
De Nieuwe Kerk
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Amsterdam's New Church (or de Nieuwe Kerk) is the preferred location for the Monarch's Coronation and Royal Weddings such as that between TRH The Prince and Princess of Orange in 2002. De Nieuwe Kerk is also home to rotating exhibitions focusing on foreign culture and relics such as Art Treasures from Moroccan Museums which is on display until April 17, 2005. |
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Title: de Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, Exterior View
Image Courtesy: Holland Tourism
The Silver Jubilee
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Queen Beatrix celebrates her Silver Jubilee in 2005 and one of the events to commemorate this glorious achievement will be the unveiling of a Marc Mulders' designed window, a gift from the people to their monarch. Her Majesty will unveil her gift on April 29th, 2005 and within a few days the public will be given access to the window on May 5, 2005. 25 Years in 25 Photos images reflecting each year of the Queen's reign will be imprinted on banners and hung for all to see at De Nieuwe Kerk as part of their Silver Jubilee celebrations. |
Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art
Leporello
A Trip through the Collection
March 11 - June 12, 2005
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Art Historian Carel Blotkamp, Professor of Modern Art, Vrije Universiteit, has made a selection of works from the Stedelijk's collection. The professor choose to use strict chronology, beginning with the founding of the 'Association to Form a Public Collection of Contemporary Art' in 1874. The idea was to choose one item per year, resulting in 130 works, each selection having a connection to the one directly before and the one directly after it. It is meant to be all inclusive rather than focus on the famous or infamous. |
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Nest
February 18 - May 15, 2005
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Innovations in Dutch ingenuity are reviewed each year in the exhibition for municipal art acquisitions. This year the theme is design. The juried show reduced 500 submissions, created in the 2000-2004 timeframe, to 94 works by 51 designers or studios. Many pieces make their public debut here. |
The City
Title: Hoek Brouwersgracht en Prinsengracht, Jordaan, Centrum
Photographer: Jochen Tack
Image Courtesy: Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board
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Art lovers inherently know that a trip to Amsterdam is a necessity to view some of the world's greatest masterpieces. In 2005, the celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee makes the journey extra special! |
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Title: Herengracht, Avond, Centrum
Photographer: Jochen Tack
Image Courtesy: Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board
