William Forsythe's 'Choreographic Objects' at Museum Voorlinden: A Playful Deconstruction of Movement
From June 6 to August 23, 2026, the Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, Netherlands, will present 'Choreographic Objects,' an exhibition by renowned choreographer William Forsythe. This immersive showcase features interactive installations designed to encourage visitor engagement through movement, such as crawling and balancing. Forsythe’s works, which include notable pieces like 'The Fact of Matter' and 'City of Abstracts,' challenge conventional art perceptions and promote bodily awareness. The exhibition stands out for its participatory nature, distinguishing it from more traditional visual arts. Art critic Dagmara Genda shared her insights on the exhibition in a review published on August 11, 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition: 'Choreographic Objects' by William Forsythe at Museum Voorlinden, June 6-Aug. 23, 2026.
- Location: Buurtweg 90, 2244 AG Wassenaar, Netherlands.
- Works include 'A Volume within which it is Not Possible for Certain Classes of Action to Arise' (2015), 'City of Abstracts' (2000), 'The Fact of Matter' (2009), and 'Alignigung' (2016).
- 'The Fact of Matter' consists of 350 rings hung at varying heights, challenging visitors to cross without touching the floor.
- 'Alignigung' features two male dancers and music by Ryoji Ikeda.
- Review by Dagmara Genda, published on Berlin Art Link on Aug. 11, 2026.
- Forsythe's work is compared to other interactive pieces in the museum's collection, including works by Leonardo Erlich, Ron Mueck, and Maurizio Cattelan.
- The exhibition is part of the feature topic 'Play'.
Entities
Artists
- William Forsythe
- Leonardo Erlich
- Ron Mueck
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Ryoji Ikeda
- Dagmara Genda
Institutions
- Museum Voorlinden
- Berlin Art Link
Locations
- Wassenaar
- Netherlands