World Nature Art
Factsheet
| Title exhibition |
World Nature Art Staatsbosbeheer in De Nieuwe Kerk |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 July to 23 October 2005 |
| Location | De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam, Amsterdam |
| Open |
Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Closed on 25 December en 1 January |
| Information | +31(0)20 638 69 09 |
| Internet | www.nieuwekerk.nl |
| Press conference | 1 July 2005 at 11 am |
| Visual material | www.nieuwekerk.nl (high and low resolution) |
| Summary | From 2 July to 23 October 2005 De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam in conjunction with the Dutch Forestry Commission (Staatsbosbeheer) will present the major exhibition World Nature Art about nature in art. Some 175 objects from many Dutch collections and several museum and private collections in other countries will be used to show the image of nature in four world cultures: that of the West, that of Islam, that of the East and that of the indigenous peoples. But apart from being a superb collection of artworks in a spectacular setting, this is an exhibition with a purpose. The Forestry Commission has taken this initiative in order to 'bring nature to the city', not only for people's enjoyment, but chiefly to make it clear that each of us has an image of nature that is determined by our culture. |
| Organisation | The exhibition has been organised by De Nieuwe Kerk in conjunction with the Forestry Commission (Staatsbosbeheer). |
| Concept | D'ARTS art historical bureau and exhibition architect Yusuf Kho. |
| Sponsors | The exhibition has been made possible by the Founders of De Nieuwe Kerk: Fortis Bank and Buhrmann NV; and the Chief Sponsors: Getronics and KPMG. The exhibition is supported by the Mondriaan Stichting and VSB Fonds. |
| Admission |
€ 8 Discounts for groups > 15 persons and children aged 6-15 years. Children aged up to 6 and Friends of De Nieuwe Kerk: free |
| Public transport | De Nieuwe Kerk is on Dam Square, 10 minutes' walk from Central Station. All trams from Centraal Station stop at Dam Square. |
| Parking | PCar parks near Centraal Station, next to the Bijenkorf department store and in Nieuwezijds Kolk. |
| Tours |
Group visits with their own guides are possible by arrangement. It is also possible to reserve one of De Nieuwe Kerk's professional guides. Booking and registering via +31 (0)20 6268168 or via rondleidingen@nieuwekerk.nl (costs 90 euro per guide) |
| Thursday evening in the church | A series of special evenings on the theme of the exhibition: the global image of nature. With debates, talks, music, literature and dance. |
| Talks | In September and October a series of talks on the exhibition will be given on Saturday afternoons. The detailed programme will be available from 1 June. |
| Primary schools: | A special programme has been organised for primary schools including preparatory lessons, and a visit to the exhibition followed by a visit to Waterland, a Forestry Commission area. A special newspaper for primary schools is available. More information on the website from 1 June 2005. This project has been made possible by the VSB Fonds. |
| Secondary schools: | Special programmes have been devised for secondary schools. More information on the website from 1 June 2005. |
For more information:
De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam
Communication, Education & Marketing Department
t: 020 626 81 68
f: 020 622 66 49
