Collection of Street Furniture: An Exhibition on Amsterdam School Design at Museum Het Schip

This exhibition explores the history and design of Amsterdam School street furniture, showcasing objects like urinals, mailboxes, and streetlights that were once overlooked. It highlights how architects and artists of the Amsterdam School paid meticulous attention to the coherence between public space, architecture, and everyday objects.

Street furniture, often unnoticed in our daily lives, underwent a significant stylistic transformation thanks to the architects and artists of the Amsterdam School. During the early 20th century, these designers applied the same level of detail and coherence to public objects as they did to their architecture. This exhibition delves into this history, presenting a collection of beautiful street objects designed in the Amsterdam School style, found around the museum and within its garden. The accompanying exhibition in the museum's courtyard explains the rise of this design movement, the key designers involved, and their clients. The garden itself has been designed by Piet Koster of Stadsdeel Westerpark, and the exhibition has been curated by Isabel van Lent. Visitors can learn about the historical context and artistic intentions behind these functional yet aesthetically rich pieces that shape our urban environment.

The exhibition is accessible for visitors with a valid ticket. Further details on opening hours and prices can be found via the provided link.