Honderd jaar Amsterdamse School: Celebrating a Century of Visionary Art and Architecture at Museum Het Schip

This exhibition celebrates the centenary of the Amsterdam School movement, a significant artistic and architectural period in early 20th-century Amsterdam. It highlights the creative explosion, new forms, and materials that defined this era, particularly in social housing projects.

In 2016, Museum Het Schip celebrated the centenary of the Amsterdam School, a pivotal movement that emerged in Amsterdam at the beginning of the 20th century. This period was marked by a surge of energy, creativity, and innovation from young designers, artists, architects, and socio-political figures seeking to shape a better society. The official recognition of this artistic expression, named 'De Amsterdamse School', solidified with the completion of the Scheepvaarthuis in 1916. The movement's influence is notably seen in social housing projects commissioned by building associations dedicated to improving working-class housing. These projects represent some of the most significant achievements in Dutch architecture and continue to be visible throughout the city. The year 2016 was recognized as 'Het Jaar van de Amsterdamse School' with a wide array of activities across the city commemorating this influential architectural and design style.