Discover the 'Duurzaam Luthers Erfgoed' Project: Documenting and Sharing Dutch Lutheran Heritage
Explore traveling exhibitions, heritage workshops, and podcasts tracing Lutheran history across the Netherlands.
The 'Duurzaam Luthers Erfgoed' project by the Luther Museum preserves and promotes Lutheran heritage across the Netherlands. This initiative features captivating traveling exhibitions, including art by Koen Taselaar and photography by Koos Breukel. Engage with valuable workshops on oral history and heritage preservation, or discover stories through the insightful podcast series. Look forward to the upcoming 'Onder de Zwaan' exhibition, which unites significant Lutheran artifacts.
About Duurzaam Luthers Erfgoed at Luther Museum in Amsterdam
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Exhibition summary
The 'Duurzaam Luthers Erfgoed' project aims to document and share Lutheran heritage across the Netherlands. It includes a traveling exhibition of a communion cloth by artist Koen Taselaar, a loanable portrait series by Koos Breukel, workshops on oral history and heritage preservation, and a future exhibition titled 'Onder de Zwaan'. The project seeks to engage Lutheran communities and the broader public with their history and identity.
Curatorial context
The 'Duurzaam Luthers Erfgoed' (Sustainable Lutheran Heritage) project is a significant initiative by the Luther Museum to catalog and promote Lutheran heritage throughout the Netherlands. Launched with a flexible 'menu' approach for participating Lutheran communities, the project encompasses various components designed to engage both local congregations and the public. Key activities include the loan of a specially designed communion cloth by Rotterdam-based artist Koen Taselaar, which has been traveling to various Lutheran locations since February 2025, allowing communities to interpret its symbolism. Additionally, the portrait series 'Lutheranen in Beeld' by Koos Breukel has been exhibited and loaned to different Lutheran churches nationwide, drawing visitors and fostering engagement.
The project also extends to educational and archival efforts. A series of eight short podcast episodes, produced with Bart Geeraedts, explores unique Lutheran stories from across the country, making them accessible to a wide audience. Furthermore, workshops on 'oral history' have trained participants to collect and preserve the stories of older Lutherans, creating a valuable addition to the museum's collection. Another workshop, in collaboration with Museum Catharijneconvent, focuses on the management and preservation of heritage and the re-inventory of Lutheran artifacts. Looking ahead, the museum will present the exhibition 'Onder de Zwaan' starting March 2026, which will bring together significant Lutheran heritage from around the country, literally and figuratively 'under the swan,' the ancient symbol of Lutheranism, and will also be available in a traveling format.
Admission and ticket notes
Information regarding the loan of exhibition items and participation in workshops is available via contact with the museum. The 'Onder de Zwaan' exhibition, starting March 2026, is also planned to be available in a traveling format for various Lutheran locations. Specific ticketing details are not provided on this page, but contact information for inquiries is included.
Duurzaam Luthers Erfgoed key exhibition facts
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Duurzaam Luthers Erfgoed at Luther Museum in Amsterdam
Venue
Luther Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
Sep 29, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Features works by artist Koen Taselaar (communion cloth) and photography by Koos Breukel ('Lutheranen in Beeld'). The project also involves podcast production by Bart Geeraedts and collaboration with Museum Catharijneconvent for heritage workshops.
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