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Discover the 'EXODUS geopend' Group Exhibition at Buitenplaats Doornburgh

Explore diverse contemporary art inspired by the profound narratives of migration and religious texts.

The 'EXODUS geopend' exhibition was presented as a co-production by Bijbels Museum and Buitenplaats Doornburgh. It showcased 28 contemporary artworks drawing inspiration from the Bible, Torah, and Quran. Visitors encountered deeply personal works and immersive spatial installations reflecting themes of migration and personal journeys.

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Exhibition summary

EXODUS geopend is a group exhibition at Buitenplaats Doornburgh, a co-production by Bijbels Museum and Buitenplaats Doornburgh. It showcases 28 artworks inspired by the theme of Exodus, drawing from stories in the Bible, Torah, and Quran.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'EXODUS geopend' took place at Buitenplaats Doornburgh, presented as a dynamic co-production between the Bijbels Museum and Buitenplaats Doornburgh. This group exhibition features 28 artworks, each inspired by the overarching theme of EXODUS, drawing inspiration from narratives found in the Bible, Torah, and Quran. The exhibition unfolds through the cloister's corridors, guiding visitors through intimate cabinets and larger halls, offering a varied experience in both form and content. Visitors can encounter deeply personal works, such as Fatima Barznge's ethereal four-part piece 'My lost Paradise,' which reflects her memories of her homeland, a place she was forced to flee. The exhibition also prominently features expressive spatial works designed to immerse visitors, including an installation of textiles with indigo prints by Antonio Jose Guzman and a monumental paper 'waterfall' by Szu-Han Lin.

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Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 23, 2023 – Jun 25, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Fatima Barznge, Antonio Jose Guzman, and Szu-Han Lin are among the featured artists, with works like 'My lost Paradise,' an indigo print textile installation, and a monumental paper 'waterfall' respectively.
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