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The exhibition “Dreams of nature. Symbolism from Van Gogh to Kandinsky” is under way since February 24 and you can enjoy it up to the 17 of June 2012. Visit this fascinating exhibition and get carried away by dreams and visions of the artists of the time.
The exhibition includes a large number of artists, from precursors of symbolism, such as Whistler and Böcklin, Mondrian and Kandinsky, who provided the impetus for major twentieth century movements like surrealism and abstraction. The works of painters such as Monet, Gauguin, Van Gogh and Munch, along with lesser known but equally great Eastern European and Nordic countries artists will be presented.
Symbolist artists are meant to evoke visions and dreams, rather than reflect reality as it presented before your eyes. This was a reaction to the increasing industrialization and materialism of Europe. Symbolist works reflect the feelings of pessimism and fear and a desire to mythology and spirituality.
The works in the collection include major symbolists such as Paul Gauguin and Odilon Redon. Moreover, Van Gogh himself is often seen as one of the first symbolists. The rhythms and energy of nature, and the bonds of the people with the land, are typical symbolist themes, which also concerned Van Gogh. The exhibition of paintings by Van Gogh, “The Sower” and “Wheatfield With A Reaper” play an important role.
More than 70 poetic and evocative paintings of nature from the period that range from 1880 to 1910 will offer a new perspective of this fascinating movement. The landscape is the medium used by artists to represent their dreams, death, society, science, modern age, the infinite and the cosmos.
Symbolism emerged from philosophy and poetry, which was also closely linked to music. For example, Kandinsky was inspired by the music of Schoenberg and Rachmaninov wrote music to accompany the “dead Island” painting by Böcklin. Visitors at the exhibition will experience the mutual influence between these different arts for themselves by listening to compositions of the Symbolist era.
On Friday night the Van Gogh Museum is open until 10 pm and always something special happens. Every Friday night the central hall is transformed into a relaxed place with live music, video projections, armchairs, bar and DJs where you can spend an unforgettable moment. Join the guided tour or simply relax and enjoy the dj´s set. You must book before at the point of information, because space is limited.
The museum is at Museumplein in Paulus Potterstraat 7. It is easily reached by public transport. Opening hours are 10 am to 6 pm and Friday from 10 am to 10 pm.
For more information, be sure to visit the museum website : http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/vgm/index.jsp?page=252284&lang=en
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