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Anna Lange's "Sideway Scenery": A Philosophical Exhibition on Landscape Transformation and Societal Change

Explore artworks that critically examine the collision between urban expansion, rural heritage, and the tension of modern consumer culture.

Delve into Anna Lange's compelling exhibition, "Sideway Scenery," which explores the profound impact of landscape transformation. Her philosophical artworks critically examine the tension between urban development and rural heritage, drawing inspiration from personal history. Discover how Lange uses diverse materials like bronze, neon, and heirlooms to challenge perceptions of societal and cultural shifts.

About Anna Lange: Sideway Scenery at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition features the impactful and philosophical artworks of Anna Lange, exploring the dramatic transformation of landscapes and the clash between urban development and rural heritage. Lange's work delves into the consequences of societal changes, tradition versus commercial culture, and uses diverse materials to create a unique and thought-provoking experience.

Curatorial context

Anna Lange's exhibition 'Sideway Scenery' delves into the profound changes affecting landscapes, inspired by her family history where a highway drastically altered ancestral lands. The exhibition critically examines the collision between urban expansion and rural heritage, and the tension between tradition and commercial mass culture. Lange's artistic process involves a deep exploration of these themes, utilizing a diverse range of materials including neon, authentic heirlooms, bronze sculptures of consumer goods, and fragments from the world of highways. Her bronze works, such as colab cans and trash bags, are rendered with such realism that they are barely distinguishable from the actual objects. The exhibition also incorporates influences from artists like Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys, and features texts from Lou Reed and A.F.T. van der Heijden, woven into the installations. Lange, a Brabant-based artist, studied at prestigious institutions like the Sandberg Institute and the Royal Academy of Art and Design. She continues to push artistic boundaries, having exhibited internationally. Her career includes unique projects such as infiltrating the Dutch army to introduce a peace corps and serving as a Poetic Advisor for the Ministry of Culture. 'Sideway Scenery' showcases her ability to create unpredictable and exciting combinations of materials and concepts, resulting in a compelling and challenging artistic statement.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding ticketing and admission is not explicitly detailed on this page. Visitors are likely directed to the general museum admission policies of Stedelijk Museum Breda for details on entry and any associated costs. Please refer to the museum's official website for the most current ticketing information.

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Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 1, 2024 – Aug 30, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of Anna Lange, with textual contributions from Lou Reed and A.F.T. van der Heijden, and influenced by artists such as Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys. Lange has also had affiliations with the Royal Military Academy (KMA) and the Ministry of Culture.
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