Experience Thom van Hoek's 'Timelines' Photography and Sculpture Exhibition at Museum Het Schip

This exhibition in the lunchroom of Museum Het Schip showcases 'Timelines (2018-2023)' by Thom van Hoek. The artist explores the passage of time, the nature of existence in relation to urban and environmental crises, and the transformation of meaning through his photography and temporary sculptures.

From April 30 to July 1, 2024, Museum Het Schip's lunchroom hosts 'Lunchroomexpositie Thom van Hoek,' featuring the photographic series 'Timelines (2018-2023).' Thom van Hoek's work aims to visualize the passage of time, examining how meaning shifts through erosion, mediation, and repetition. His art often engages with themes of artificiality, nature, and the temporal nature of present existence, particularly in the context of the housing crisis and climate change. Van Hoek, an alumnus of Utrecht University, Gerrit Rietveld Academie, and the Sandberg Institute, creates organic, temporary, and site-specific sculptures, alongside digital photography and audiovisual work. The 'Timelines' series, captured during artist-in-residence programs in Porto, Napoli, and stays in Maputo and Palermo, offers a unique perspective on urban landscapes. The photographs explore the 'time layers' of our built environment, viewing these remnants as a geology of civilization that influences our present. The exhibition invites contemplation on how things change, sometimes too slowly, and sometimes too quickly.

To visit other exhibitions in Museum Het Schip, an admission ticket is required, which can be purchased at the desk or online. This lunchroom exhibition is accessible with a museum ticket. Artworks displayed can be purchased directly through the artist; contact information is provided on the website.