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Ode aan de Lino: A Striking Linocut Exhibition at Museum Het Schip

Explore diverse linocut prints created by thirty international artists as part of a unique Mail Art exchange.

Museum Het Schip proudly presented "Ode aan de Lino," an exhibition highlighting the intricate art of linocut printmaking. It brought together works from thirty artists participating in a Mail Art exchange, showcasing a rich variety of contemporary expressions. Visitors could view these signed and numbered linocuts and even acquire pieces displayed within the museum's historic post office space.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases linocut prints created by thirty artists from both the Netherlands and abroad as part of a Mail Art exchange project. The artworks, each a signed and numbered edition of five linocuts, are displayed and offered for sale.

Curatorial context

In collaboration with Atelier Open, Museum Het Schip presents 'Ode aan de Lino,' an exhibition featuring the work of thirty artists from the Netherlands and abroad. These artists participated in a Mail Art exchange project, each creating a linocut print. The linocuts, measuring 14.8 x 21 cm, are presented as signed and numbered editions of five and are available for purchase in the museum's post office space. Visitors can engage further with the exhibition through meet-and-greets with artists held on Friday afternoons. During these sessions, initiators Edith Brouwer and Erik Timmermans, along with participating artists, provide insights into their work and the linocutting process. Access to the exhibition is included with the regular admission ticket to Museum Het Schip and is exclusively available as part of the guided tour, which departs on the hour between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Admission and ticket notes

Access to the exhibition is only possible as part of the regular guided tour, which departs on the hour between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. A museum entry ticket is required to join the tour. Further details about ticket inclusions can be found on the museum's admission information.

Ode aan de Lino key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum Het Schip
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 8, 2018 – Jan 13, 2019
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by thirty artists from the Netherlands and abroad, with specific mentions of initiators Edith Brouwer and Erik Timmermans.
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