Van Abbemuseum Celebrates De Stijl Centenary with van Doesburg Show
The Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven marks the centenary of De Stijl, the Dutch artistic movement founded by Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg, with a major exhibition dedicated to van Doesburg and his influence on contemporary design. Titled 'Van Abbe and De Stijl,' the show connects to a pivotal 1968 solo exhibition of van Doesburg at the same museum, which rehabilitated his legacy overshadowed by Mondrian. A centerpiece is the reconstruction of the 1928 ballroom from L'Aubette in Strasbourg, exemplifying the seamless fusion of painting and architecture. The exhibition also features contemporary design objects selected by students from the Master's program in curatorial practice at the Design Academy Eindhoven. Running from June 17 to December 31, 2017, the show underscores van Doesburg's enduring impact on design and architecture.
Key facts
- The exhibition is held at the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven.
- It celebrates the centenary of the founding of De Stijl by Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg.
- The show references a 1968 solo exhibition of van Doesburg at the same museum.
- A reconstruction of the 1928 ballroom from L'Aubette in Strasbourg is featured.
- Contemporary design objects are selected by students from the Design Academy Eindhoven.
- The exhibition runs from June 17 to December 31, 2017.
- Van Doesburg's influence on contemporary design is highlighted.
- The ballroom symbolizes the fusion of painting with architecture.
Entities
Artists
- Theo van Doesburg
- Piet Mondrian
Institutions
- Van Abbemuseum
- Design Academy Eindhoven
- Artribune
Locations
- Eindhoven
- Netherlands
- Strasbourg
- France