EXODUS: Contemporary Art Exhibition Exploring Urgent Stories and Biblical Themes

This exhibition, a production by Bijbels Museum and Buitenplaats Doornburgh, showcased contemporary art responding to themes from the Book of Exodus. It featured 28 artworks, including Marieke Ploeg's 'Asjera’s terugkeer,' which served as a conversation piece on divine representation and the presence of the feminine in religious narratives.

The exhibition 'EXODUS: Hedendaagse kunst, urgente verhalen' was a collaborative production between the Bijbels Museum and Buitenplaats Doornburgh. It emerged from an art competition that garnered over 700 submissions related to the themes and stories found in the Book of Exodus, a significant text in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. From these submissions, a committee selected 28 artworks that were presented at Buitenplaats Doornburgh in Maarssen. The exhibition's opening piece was Marieke Ploeg's installation, 'Asjera’s terugkeer.' This work, featuring a procession of small ceramic figurines resembling those found in ancient Jerusalem, functioned as a 'conversation piece,' prompting discussions about whether the divine can be perceived as both male and female, and addressing the diminishing presence of the feminine divine in religious imagery following centuries of patriarchy. The Bijbels Museum, operating as a nomadic entity without a permanent collection or building, focuses on creating and presenting exhibitions in partnership with various locations across the country. These exhibitions aim to broaden understanding of biblical themes, often extending to other religions and spiritual movements. The museum seeks to engage a diverse audience, both religious and secular, fostering conversations about faith, worldview, and the search for meaning. The incident involving the destruction of Marieke Ploeg's artwork by an individual with religious motivations, and the subsequent court ruling, highlighted the importance of respecting legal boundaries and the freedom of artistic expression in a pluralistic society, underscoring the museum's commitment to facilitating dialogue through art while ensuring a safe environment for creative works.

The exhibition 'EXODUS' was presented in partnership with Buitenplaats Doornburgh. Further details regarding specific ticketing for this presentation would have been managed by the coproducing venue or through the Bijbels Museum's general visitor information, though this page does not provide direct ticketing links or pricing details for the exhibition itself. Visitors are encouraged to check with the presenting partners for access information.