The 'Surinaamse School' exhibition explores the rich history of Surinamese painting from 1910 to the mid-1980s. It features over 100 artworks by 35 artists, delving into themes of history, spirituality, and daily life. This exhibit highlights the impact of art education and pioneering artists, reflecting on the cultural connections between Paramaribo and Amsterdam.
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This exhibition celebrates the diversity and depth of Surinamese painting from approximately 1910 to the mid-1980s. It features over 100 artworks by 35 artists, exploring themes of history, spirituality, daily life, abstract art, and societal changes.
The exhibition 'Surinaamse School: Schilderkunst van Paramaribo tot Amsterdam' is a comprehensive tribute to the varied and profound landscape of Surinamese painting, spanning from around 1910 to the mid-1980s. Featuring more than 100 artworks by 35 distinct artists, the exhibition delves into the narratives that shaped Surinamese art, encompassing depictions of its history, spiritual practices, everyday life, abstract explorations, and the impact of societal transformations. The development of art education in Suriname played a pivotal role in professionalizing artistic practice, and this exhibition gives special attention to the pioneering Surinamese artists who significantly influenced subsequent generations. A team of guest curators researched the key figures who established Surinamese art on the map, highlighting artists who simultaneously engaged in socio-political activism to foster a culturally independent Suriname. The exhibition also showcases the work of artists active in Amsterdam, such as Armand Baag and Quintus Jan Telting. In the year Suriname celebrated 45 years of independence, this exhibition reflects on the shared history with the Netherlands, including the impact of prolonged Dutch colonial rule which led to a lack of adequate art education in Suriname, often compelling artists to pursue their training in the Netherlands. Many artists later returned to Suriname, either permanently or temporarily, contributing to the burgeoning national art scene. The exhibition explores the artistic movements influenced by the dynamic relationship between Suriname and the Netherlands, and the broader context of growing nationalism, decolonization, and nation-building. The curatorial team includes guest curators Jessica de Abreu, Mitchell Esajas, Bart Krieger, and Ellen de Vries, collaborating with Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam staff.
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