The Eye Filmmuseum proudly presented 'L'histoire kaputt,' a striking solo exhibition by Alex van Warmerdam. This unique showcase featured new works encompassing film, theater, and visual art, all brought to life through specially conceived installations and objects. Visitors encountered enigmatic settings, peculiar characters, and large-scale film projections, reflecting Van Warmerdam's multifaceted artistic vision during its run.
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Alex van Warmerdam's solo exhibition 'L'histoire kaputt' at Eye Filmmuseum showcases new work combining film, theater, design, and painting. The exhibition features specially designed installations, film fragments, and original artworks, highlighting Van Warmerdam's unique artistic vision.
Eye Filmmuseum presents 'L'histoire kaputt,' a distinctive solo exhibition by Alex van Warmerdam, running from June 10 to September 2, 2018. This exhibition brings together new films, installations, and objects conceived specifically for the museum, reflecting Van Warmerdam's multifaceted artistry as a filmmaker, theater maker, writer, and painter. Visitors can expect to encounter enigmatic, tightly staged settings populated by peculiar characters and objects, often accompanied by large-scale projections from his films. Highlights include an installation with a large storage tank containing a 'composite girl,' an aquarium simulating a murky ditch, and a wide painting depicting businessmen on a raft. The exhibition also features stop-motion films of changing paintings and immersive "living room" experiences. Complementing the exhibition, the museum screens eight of Van Warmerdam's feature films, including fragments from "De Noorderlingen" (1992), "De Jurk" (1996), "Borgman" (2013), and "Schneider vs. Bax" (2015), with "Grimm" (2003) shown in a newly edited version. A richly illustrated publication accompanies the exhibition, featuring poems, play scenes, film stills, paintings, and posters, alongside a response from literary magazine De Gids. Additionally, a four-part podcast series by VPRO and Eye explores Van Warmerdam's personality through conversations with collaborators, and a separate podcast features Van Warmerdam himself discussing his life and work.
Information about specific exhibition ticketing is not detailed on this page, but it mentions accompanying film programs and related events. Visitors are directed to the archive for previous exhibitions and encouraged to support Eye through membership.
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