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Tijd en Eeuwigheid: A Unique Art and Poetry Exhibition by the Bijbels Museum in The Hague

This dual-venue exhibition showcases Annita Smit's monumental paper art paired with compelling poetry from Dutch writers.

Explore "Tijd en Eeuwigheid. Poëzie in beeld en woord," a captivating exhibition blending visual art and literary expression. This unique collaboration by the Bijbels Museum spans Escher in Het Paleis and the Kloosterkerk in The Hague. Discover monumental paper art installations by Annita Smit, accompanied by original poems from acclaimed Dutch writers.

About Tijd en Eeuwigheid. Poëzie in beeld en woord at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, a collaboration between Escher in Het Paleis and the Kloosterkerk, presents monumental paper art objects by Annita Smit alongside poems by various Dutch poets and an essay. It is a joint production by the Bijbels Museum, spread across both locations.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Tijd en Eeuwigheid. Poëzie in beeld en woord' (Time and Eternity. Poetry in Image and Word) marks the first collaboration between Escher in Het Paleis and the Kloosterkerk, both located on the Lange Voorhout in The Hague. This duotentoonstelling, produced by the Bijbels Museum, features monumental paper art objects created by Annita Smit. It is complemented by new poems from prominent Dutch writers including Gershwin Bonevacia, Babs Gons, Marjolijn van Heemstra, Iduna Paalman, and Mustafa Stitou, alongside an essay by Joke Hermsen. The exhibition is divided between the two distinct but complementary locations, offering visitors a unique experience that combines visual art with literary expression within the cultural heart of The Hague.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition is part of a collaboration within The Hague's Museumkwartier. Visitors are encouraged to visit both locations on Lange Voorhout, with further details likely available through the collaborating institutions or the Bijbels Museum's main ticketing channels. Specific admission policies for this joint exhibition are not detailed on the page, but it is presented in the context of museum visits to the area.

Tijd en Eeuwigheid. Poëzie in beeld en woord key exhibition facts

Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Tijd en Eeuwigheid. Poëzie in beeld en woord at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam

Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jun 30, 2021
Artist line / attribution
Featuring monumental paper art by Annita Smit, poems by Gershwin Bonevacia, Babs Gons, Marjolijn van Heemstra, Iduna Paalman, and Mustafa Stitou, with an essay by Joke Hermsen.
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