Discover "Uit het paradijs": An Art Exhibition Exploring Humanity's Symbolic Journey
This exhibition presents contemporary and historical art inspired by Jungian psychology and universal myths.
The "Uit het paradijs" exhibition delves into the human journey, drawing inspiration from Carl Gustav Jung's 'Man and His Symbols' and mythologist Joseph Campbell. Visitors are invited on a metaphorical path, navigating a labyrinthine design that explores personal development and self-discovery. It reinterprets Christian myths and symbols, highlighting the intertwining of art, mythology, and psychology through diverse works.
About Uit het paradijs at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition, inspired by Carl Gustav Jung's 'Man and His Symbols,' explores the human journey from a state of paradise through obstacles to eventual enlightenment. It features contemporary and modern art alongside historical works, drawing connections between art, mythology, and psychology.
Curatorial context
The exhibition 'Uit het paradijs' (Out of Paradise) draws inspiration from Carl Gustav Jung's seminal work 'Man and His Symbols' and the theories of mythologist Joseph Campbell, themes that have long influenced artists, filmmakers, and writers. The exhibition invites visitors on a metaphorical journey, starting from a safe, paradisiacal environment and navigating through various obstacles, ultimately leading to a state of catharsis and return. The exhibition is presented as a labyrinth, with its design playing with the visitor's perception, offering limited or no visibility at times, mirroring the often non-linear and challenging paths individuals take in their personal development and self-discovery. Christian myths and symbols are reinterpreted within this artistic and psychological framework, highlighting how art, mythology, and psychology intertwine to offer new meanings.
Featuring a diverse range of works from contemporary and modern artists, 'Uit het paradijs' includes immense spiral paintings, tufted 'Joshua trees,' and striking imagery such as snakes framing a woman's face. The exhibition showcases graphics by Salvador Dalí and Rembrandt, video art by Guido van der Werve, and photography by Juul Kraijer. Notable loans include Rembrandt's 'The Prodigal Son' and Dalí's 'Divina Commedia.' The exhibition also highlights works from artists associated with 'outsider art' through a collaboration with atelier for 'outsider art'. The exhibition design itself is intended to enhance the visitor's experience, creating a sense of journey and introspection.
Admission and ticket notes
Details on the activity program, including dates, can be found on the museum's Agenda page. Specific ticketing information for the exhibition is not detailed on this page but is implied to be available through the broader agenda or museum visit information.
Uit het paradijs key exhibition facts
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Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 29, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition 'Uit het paradijs' features works by Sanne Bax, Charlotte Caspers, Nel Klaassen, Stan Klamer, Juul Kraijer, Ralf Kokke, Thomas Trum, and Guido van der Werve. Special loans include works by Salvador Dalí and Rembrandt. The exhibition also includes pieces by Guus Schut, Wijnand de Vries, Anna Worrel, and Lenneke Zoeteman, made possible through a collaboration with an atelier for 'outsider art'.
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