The 'Grenzeloze inhoud' exhibition at Museum Het Schip presented a unique art project originally conceived in 1983. Held from March to October 2021, it featured twelve transparent suitcases filled by artists interpreting 'The Journey.' These significant works underwent conservation by University of Amsterdam students. Visitors experienced these thought-provoking pieces within the museum's former post office setting.
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This exhibition showcases the 1983 art project 'Grenzeloze inhoud' (Limitless Content), featuring twelve transparent suitcases filled with art. The project was developed by various artists under the theme 'The Journey' and has been conserved and restored by University of Amsterdam students.
The exhibition 'Grenzeloze inhoud' (Limitless Content), held from March 19 to October 3, 2021, at Museum Het Schip, presents a significant art project initiated in 1983 by the Dutch Art Foundation (NKS). Designer John den Besten created twelve transparent suitcases, challenging artists to develop ideas for filling them under the overarching theme of 'The Journey.' Limited by the suitcase's size and materials, twelve artists were selected from over 100 submissions to create unique works. The twelve suitcases, part of the national collection managed by the RCE (Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed), underwent a conservation and restoration process by first-year master's students from the University of Amsterdam's Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage program. This educational initiative aimed to stabilize the artworks for future exhibitions, preserve their physical integrity, and make the artists' original intentions accessible to the public. The students interviewed artists or their estates to understand the intellectual baggage, memories, desires, ideas, and ideals behind their creations. Displayed in the museum's former post office, the transparent suitcases are presented amidst an ambiance of outgoing and arriving postal dispatches, reflecting the 'journey' theme. Visitors can view the exhibition during their tour of the post office. The project also led to a publication in the RCE's journal and a 1983 exhibition catalog titled 'Grenzeloze inhoud : verhalen uit een bagagedepôt' (Limitless Content: Stories from a Luggage Depot).
The exhibition 'Grenzeloze inhoud' can be viewed during the visit to the post office. Further information on viewing times and prices for the post office visit can be found on the museum's practical information page.
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