A 100 years old…

When looking back at 2017 from an art perspective, there is one artistic movement that comes to mind immediately: De Stijl. Founded in 1917 in Leiden, this highly Dutch influenced (and influencing Dutch Design) movement, celebrated its 100th birthday and that didn’t happen unnoticed. In several cities in the Netherlands that have a historic relationship… Continue reading A 100 years old…

Chinese eye opening

I have never really been that interested in China or Chinese art. To be really honest, my first association with Chinese art is porcelain…Last week I wrote about visiting the Library of Artis, and a visit to Museum Beelden aan Zee is the topic of this second blog in the series of reflecting on the… Continue reading Chinese eye opening