Exhibition 'Stairway to..?' Explores Ladder Symbolism in Contemporary Art at Kunsthal Kade
The exhibition 'Stairway to..?' at Kunsthal Kade in Amersfoort features works by over forty artists exploring the symbolic meaning of ladders and staircases. Inspired by Armando's 1994 bronze memorial ladder commemorating victims of Kamp Amersfoort during World War II, the show spans two floors connected by a staircase. Notable works include Tanya Aguiñiga's 2025 paper installation 'Border Fall Height,' addressing migration issues at the US-Mexico border, and Cai Guo-Qiang's 2016 documentary 'Sky Ladder' featuring a 500-meter fireworks ladder in China. The exhibition demonstrates how stairway imagery represents imagination, hope, and engagement with social themes.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Stairway to..?' features over forty artists exploring ladder symbolism
- Inspired by Armando's 1994 bronze memorial ladder commemorating WWII victims
- Tanya Aguiñiga's 2025 work 'Border Fall Height' addresses US-Mexico border migration
- Cai Guo-Qiang's 2016 documentary 'Sky Ladder' shows 500-meter fireworks ladder in China
- Exhibition spans two floors at Kunsthal Kade in Amersfoort
Entities
Artists
- Armando
- Tanya Aguiñiga
- Cai Guo-Qiang
Institutions
- Kunsthal Kade
Locations
- Amersfoort
- United States
- Mexico
- China
- Quanzhou