This archival exhibition is dedicated to Maarten Kloos, the visionary founder of the Netherlands' first architecture center, Arcam. It delves into the pivotal period of Arcam's establishment and growth under his leadership from 1986 to 2013. Discover how Kloos transformed Arcam into a dynamic "Salon d’Actualité," a lively hub for discussions on urban affairs and design challenges. The retrospective highlights his pioneering work in shaping perspectives on the built environment.
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This archival exhibition honors Maarten Kloos, the founder of the Netherlands' first architecture center, Arcam. It explores how his leadership from 1986 to 2013 transformed Arcam into a vibrant 'Salon d’Actualité' for urban current affairs and design challenges.
Dedicated to Maarten Kloos, the visionary founder of the Netherlands' first architecture center, this exhibition, 'Salon d’Actualité 1986–2013', delves into the pivotal period of Arcam's establishment and growth under his leadership. Kloos transformed Arcam into a dynamic 'Salon d’Actualité', a lively hub for discussions on the city's current affairs and its evolving design challenges. During his tenure, Arcam served as a crucial platform for debate, inspiration, and exploration, fostering a convergence of architecture, policy, design, and urban life through exhibitions, conversations, publications, and spontaneous exchanges. This archival retrospective honors his pioneering work, highlighting how a single individual, deeply rooted in the city and driven by substance, has indelibly shaped our perspective on the built environment.
Adults: €5.00, Students: €2.50. Stadspashouders Groene stip, visitors aged 0-18, accompanying persons for visitors with disabilities, and I Amsterdam City Card holders enter for free. Opening hours for the gallery are Tuesday to Sunday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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