Summer in the Church 2008
Factsheet
| Title | Black is beautiful. Rubens to Dumas |
|---|---|
| Dates | 26 July – 26 October 2008 |
| Location | De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam, Amsterdam. |
| Open |
Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In October open on Thursday till 10 p.m. |
| Public Information | T : 00. 31. 20 6386909 |
| Website | www.nieuwekerk.nl |
| Press Preview | Thursday 24 July 2008, 11.00 am Register via pressoffice@nieuwekerk.nl Download images via www.nieuwekerk.nl/press |
| Images | www.nieuwekerk.nl/press |
| Admission |
€ 10,- Groups >= 15 persons: € 8 Children up to 6 years and Friends of De Nieuwe Kerk: free I Amsterdam Pass: free |
| Summary | In the summer of 2008 the Nieuwe Kerk will present a journey of discovery though the history of art. For the first time the attractiveness of the black person in the art of the Low Countries will receive attention. Many great masters turn out to have portrayed black people. The fascination with them will be illustrated in about 135 paintings, drawings and manuscripts from collections here and abroad. Black is beautiful presents a remarkable oil study by Rubens, an intimate drawing and etching by Rembrandt, paintings by Jordaens, Mostaert, Breitner, Jan Sluijters, Karl Appel and Marlene Dumas, and beautifully illustrated manuscripts from the late Middle Ages such as the famous Van Maerlant manuscript. |
| Guest curator | Esther Schreuder |
| Exhibition sponsors | The exhibition tour in Europe is organised by Musée Guimet in Paris, Fondazione per l'Arte della Compagnia di Sao Paolo in Torino and De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. The scientific purpose of this exhibition has been conceived by Musée Guimet-Paris and the National Museum of Afghanistan. With this exhibition the European partners contribute to the restoration and promotion of the Cultural Heritage of Afghanistan. |
| Exhibition sponsors | The exhibition has been made possible by the Founders of The Nieuwe Kerk, Fortis Bank, Corporate Express and the Main Sponsor KPMG. |
| Support | VSB Fund, Mondriaan Foundation, the Prince Bernhard Culture Fund and Amsterdam Fund for the Arts |
| Hotel Partner | De Roode Leeuw |
| Media Partner | The AVRO will air a fifty minute documentary about the exhibition. |
| Design | Studio Roozen |
| Graphic design | Studio Roozen |
| Catalogue | The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive catalogue available in Dutch and English: € 29,95 paperback and € 37,95 hardback (336 pages, 200 images). |
| Guided tours and groups | Visits may be made by groups with their own guides by advance arrangement. You can also book a tour given by one of De Nieuwe Kerk’s professional guides. Reservations: 00.31(0)20-6268168 or rondleidingen@nieuwekerk.nl |
| Public transport | De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam is located on Dam Square, 10 minutes' walk from Central Station. All trams (except nr 26) from Central Station stop at the Dam. For more travel information call: 0900 – 9292. |
| Parking | There are three public car parks close to De Nieuwe Kerk: De Bijenkorf (department store), Central Station and Nieuwezijds Kolk. For more information: www.parkeren.amsterdam.nl |
For more information:
De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam
Communication, Education & Marketing Department
t: 020 626 81 68
f: 020 622 66 49
