Lunchroomtentoonstelling Man Pan Lau: Exploring Social Equality through Ceramic Art at Museum Het Schip

This exhibition in the lunchroom of Museum Het Schip features artist Man Pan Lau, who explores the concept of bricks through castings and a Delft blue-like glaze. Lau questions ideas of accessibility, aesthetics, and imitation to examine the equal rights of workers.

From July 10 to August 28, 2023, Museum Het Schip's lunchroom hosts 'The impossible dream of equality' by artist Man Pan Lau. Lau, who grew up in Hong Kong and earned his Master of Fine Art in Groningen, uses painting as his primary medium but extends his exploration of identity and freedom to other forms. His experiences with travel and migration inform his study of otherness, the definition of a homeland, and prejudices. In this exhibition, Lau examines the concept of the brick from a new perspective. Instead of using actual bricks, he creates them through castings. He reflects on social equality by applying a glaze reminiscent of Delft blue to these objects. This glazing technique bears a strong resemblance to Chinese porcelain, historically a luxury good reserved for the upper class. By using this glaze, Lau plays with ideas of accessibility, aesthetics, and imitation to question the equal rights of the worker. He breaks down the barrier between art and viewer by allowing everyone to touch the artwork, emphasizing a hands-on, accessible approach.

The exhibition is located in the lunchroom. The opening event on Saturday, July 15, is free to attend from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Access to the museum's other exhibition spaces requires a separate entrance ticket, which can be booked online. Visitors are encouraged to touch the exhibited work gently due to its delicate nature.