Kröller-Müller Museum's 'Ruimtereis' Exhibition Explores Cosmic Boundaries Through Contemporary Art

The Kröller-Müller Museum presents 'Ruimtereis,' a compact exhibition that blurs distinctions between terrestrial and celestial realms. Alan Saret's 'Zinc Cloud' (1967/90), a recent museum acquisition, appears to levitate upon entry. Two video installations powerfully convey human fascination with cosmic exploration. Hetty Huisman's 'Rounding the Square' (1989-92) documents sunsets over months, with footage gradually deteriorating from prolonged solar exposure. Cai Guo-Qiang's 'Myth: Shooting the Suns: Project for Extraterrestrials No 21' (1994) features a pyrotechnic installation attempting communication with extraterrestrial life. Works address natural forces and humanity's desire to understand the universe. Despite its modest scale, the exhibition evokes profound wonder. It encourages viewers to contemplate both stellar phenomena and the surrounding museum environment. Photographs by Marjon Gemmeke document the installation views.