'Teaching Objects' is a journey through art and culture. Jeroen Lutters takes us to see a number of artworks that give new insights into the foundations of twenty-first century civilisation and humanity. In this highly personal and passionate account, he discusses his individual choice of great works - works that not only reflect the history of Western culture, but also continue to be a source of inspiration and meaning.

Hans Appenzeller (1949) is een van de vernieuwende sieraadontwerpers van de twintigste eeuw. Vanaf de jaren zestig maakt hij sieraden van tot dan toe ongebruikelijke materialen als aluminium en rubber. De constructie en de sluiting zijn daarbij net zo belangrijk als het materiaal en de vorm. Direct na zijn opleiding aan de Rietveld Academie opent Appenzeller in 1969 in Amsterdam samen met Lous Martin de eerste Nederlandse sieradengalerie: Galerie Sieraad. Daarna heeft hij eigen winkels in Ams...

The catalogue The Best Dutch Book Designs 2022 was designed by Akiko Wakabayashi, who has given form to the jury report on the 33 Best Dutch Book Designs of 2022. Alongside an introduction discussing developments and trends from the past year, the catalogue contains an ode to the book written by artist Natasja Kensmil. The catalogue is completed by a detailed technical specification of each book. Each year, the selection is exhibited in the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and a number of other ven...

In 2023 viert Brussel, en bij uitbreiding het hele land, het jaar van de art nouveau. Wie vertegenwoordigt deze revolutionaire stijl in ons land beter dan de beroemde architect Victor Horta? Deze handige gids loodst u langs zijn creaties in Brussel, van openbare gebouwen tot privéwoningen en monumenten, allen opgetrokken in art nouveau-stijl. Victor Horta wordt in 1861 in Gent geboren en verricht baanbrekend werk met zijn architectuur: denk aan de typische decoratieve vormen, de experimentel...

‘Then, Now, and Then’ consists of 16 films that Marijke van Warmerdam made during her stay in Rome in 2017 and subsequent visits to the city. All the films are loops, and most last no longer than a few minutes. They portray life on the street as the artist takes us on a walk through the city. Distance and proximity, visibility and invisibility, movement and rotation alternate as the films show how the dynamism of the Baroque lives on in today’s Rome. With her keen eye for abstract image...

'Il Libro dell'Arte' wordt binnen de kunst- en restauratiewereld beschouwd als het absolute standaardwerk op het gebied van de oude schildertechnieken. Het is het best bewaarde middeleeuwse traktaat over kunst en wordt vermeld in zowat alle studies over schilder- en restauratietechniek. Van 'Il Libro' zijn dire manuscripten overgeleverd. Deze Nederlandse vertaling berust op de oudste en meest originele versie; een afschrift uit 1437 dat gekopieerd werd door een gevangene in de Florentijnse Ca...

This year marks the 60th occasion of the Best Dutch Book Designs, and the selection to choose from was even larger than usual. More than 320 books were submitted to the jury for consideration, which can be taken as a sign that bookmaking is alive and well. Ultimately, 33 books stood up to the experts’ critical examination and now carry the title of “best”. Besides craftsmanship, the jury looked for balance in this year’s group. From technical tours de force and concepts that make you ...

The growing need for a more sustainable fashion industry, in combination with technological developments in textiles and production, is causing radical alterations in contemporary fashion. Although change is just beginning, traditional processes and materials are already under enormous pressure. This book tackles relevant themes in the sustainability dialogue today. What possibilities lie within new technologies, and how do public initiatives like reuse and recycling impact progress? Finally,...

Kessels and Stultiens have again delved into the treasure trove of amateur photography. They have found a remarkable series of photographs taken by a taxi driver of one passenger only. The passenger and the taxi are pictured in front of mountains, fields, sunsets, city squares, highway rest stops. What were they doing there? Who was she? Why did she travel like this?