Embark on insightful walk-in tours at the historic Oude Kerk, offering a unique introduction to the Minne Kersten exhibition. These free tours delve into the artist's new audiovisual installation, connecting spiritual imagination with early film techniques. Discover how religious architecture influences visual illusions, available on weekend afternoons until April 5, 2026.
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A series of short, free walk-in tours offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons as an introduction to the main Minne Kersten exhibition. These tours aim to connect spiritual imagination with early film techniques, using the Oude Kerk's architecture as a motif.
This page describes a series of short, complimentary walk-in tours designed to introduce visitors to the main Minne Kersten exhibition at the Oude Kerk. Running every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from November 29, 2025, to April 5, 2026, these tours offer an ideal preamble to experiencing the full exhibition. The tours connect spiritual imagination with the magic of early film techniques, utilizing the Oude Kerk's 25-meter-high spiral staircases as a central motif. Artist Minne Kersten has created a new audiovisual installation for the Oude Kerk that delves into how religious architecture and myths, akin to early film, employ visual illusions, visions, and hallucinations to evoke alternate realities.
These walk-in tours are free of charge and do not require a reservation. Visitors should report to the entrance before the start times. The main exhibition may have separate ticketing requirements, as indicated by the 'Tickets' link.
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