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Engage with M.C. Escher's Graphic Art: Guided Tour and Linoleum Cutting Workshop

Dive into the world of M.C. Escher, explore his techniques, and craft your own unique linocut artwork.

This unique group activity offers an engaging journey into M.C. Escher's graphic art. Participants will first enjoy a guided tour focusing on his masterpieces and artistic process. Following this, a hands-on workshop provides the opportunity to create a personal linoleum cut, inspired by Escher's distinctive techniques. It's an ideal experience for company outings or any group seeking a creative cultural engagement.

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Exhibition summary

This activity offers a unique opportunity for groups and company outings to engage with the art of M.C. Escher. It includes a 30-minute guided tour focusing on his graphic masterpieces, followed by a 75-minute hands-on workshop where participants create their own linoleum cut, inspired by Escher's techniques. The total experience lasts two hours.

Curatorial context

This special activity is designed for groups and company outings, offering an immersive experience into the world of M.C. Escher, renowned for his unique use of perspective, space, and reality. The program begins with a 30-minute guided tour highlighting key works, explaining Escher's artistic process and his unique way of observing the world. Participants will gain insight into how he created his graphic prints. Following the tour, a 75-minute workshop allows attendees to explore linoleum cutting, a technique also employed by Escher. Under the guidance of an instructor, participants will create their own lino cut, deepening their understanding of the printmaking process and enhancing their appreciation for Escher's mastery. After the workshop, visitors are welcome to explore the second floor's interactive exhibition, where they can engage with Escher's illusions and spatial concepts through hands-on activities, experiencing the world from different perspectives.

Admission and ticket notes

This activity is priced at €49.50 per person for groups of 10 to 20 people, with a fixed price of €495.00 for fewer than 10 participants. Special rates of €38,- p.p. apply for holders of Ooievaarspas, Rotterdampas, and Dordtpas. For information or reservations, please contact [email protected] or call 070 427 77 30. Museum entry is included in the price.

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Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
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M.C. Escher
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