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Bruno Taut: De fantasie voorbij – An Exhibition of Influential Architecture at Museum Het Schip

Delve into Taut's visionary designs, from vibrant housing estates to avant-garde urban planning across continents.

At Museum Het Schip, this exhibition uncovers the imaginative and colorful legacy of Bruno Taut, a highly influential architect and urban planner. Explore his pioneering designs, including vibrant workers' districts and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany, Japan, and Turkey. The display showcases models, drawings, and objects, highlighting his versatility as a total artist.

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Exhibition summary

Explore the imaginative and colorful world of architect Bruno Taut in this exhibition at Museum Het Schip. Discover his influential designs, from vibrant housing estates in Germany and Turkey to his work in Japan, highlighting his impact on avant-garde architecture and urban planning.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Bruno Taut: De fantasie voorbij' at Amsterdam School Museum Het Schip delves into the rich and colorful world of the influential architect, urban planner, and total artist Bruno Taut (1880-1938). Taut, known for his pioneering, brightly colored workers' and city districts, left a significant mark on architecture in Germany, Japan, and Turkey. His work, inspired by nature and a desire to create beautiful living spaces, includes UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Gartenstadt Falkenberg and Hufeisensiedlung in Berlin. The exhibition showcases famous buildings and districts through international loans, models, photographs, and architectural drawings, alongside his designs for interiors and everyday objects. Taut's versatility as a total artist is also highlighted, including his contributions to film and theater. The exhibition specifically touches upon his admiration for Dutch movements like De Stijl and the Amsterdam School, particularly Michel de Klerk, making Museum Het Schip an ideal venue for this display. Following his escape from Nazi Germany in 1933, Taut lived and worked in Russia, Japan, and Turkey. His Japanese craft objects, made from natural materials, continue to inspire contemporary architects like Kengo Kuma. In Turkey, he worked for President Kemal Atatürk, taught at the art academy, and designed notable monuments and buildings. The exhibition aims to present all these facets, offering visitors a comprehensive look at Taut's creative legacy and his profound connection to the Netherlands.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding specific activities and workshops related to the exhibition, including a bus tour and lectures, is available. Visitors can contact a specific email address for more details. The exhibition itself is presented at Museum Het Schip.

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Venue
Museum Het Schip
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 6, 2020
Artist line / attribution
Bruno Taut (1880-1938) was a creative and influential architect, urban planner, and total artist whose work spanned Germany, Japan, and Turkey.
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