The ARTIS-Groote Museum invites visitors to delve into the exhibition 'Door de ogen van Humberto Tan'. This special presentation features objects from the museum's natural history collection, thoughtfully curated by Humberto Tan. His personal photography from South America, Suriname, and the Netherlands complements these selections, offering an insightful look into diverse natural worlds. The exhibition aims to share Tan's deep connection to nature.
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ARTIS-Groote Museum presents 'Door de ogen van' (Through the eyes of), featuring guest curator Humberto Tan. The exhibition combines objects from ARTIS's natural history collection with Tan's personal work, offering his unique perspective on nature in South America, Suriname, and the Netherlands.
ARTIS-Groote Museum has invited Humberto Tan as its first guest curator to create a new exhibition titled 'Door de ogen van' (Through the eyes of). Tan, chosen for his deep enthusiasm and connection to nature, delved into ARTIS's extensive natural history collection to curate this exhibition. In the West Hall of the Groote Museum, Tan showcases his perspective on South America and Suriname, highlighting the crucial role of the Amazon rainforest and Suriname's extensive forest cover. His selection from the depot includes specimens like morpho butterflies, nine-banded armadillos, and spectacled caimans, which he pairs with his own photography from the continent, including a series on macaws. In the East Hall, Tan extends his vision to the Netherlands, emphasizing that beautiful and fascinating natural worlds can be found close to home. Through this exhibition, ARTIS aims to share Tan's wonder and knowledge of nature, hoping to inspire visitors with his passion.
Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased via the ARTIS website, with a link provided to the ticket purchasing page for the Groote Museum. Admission details are available on the general ARTIS planning pages for opening hours and ticket prices.
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