The 'Unwrapped' exhibition revealed the stories of beautiful artworks that have been passed down, stored away, and sometimes almost forgotten. It showcased objects full of life, originally wrapped and hidden, inviting visitors to rediscover these treasures.
Unwrapped brought to light a collection of artworks that had been stored away, wrapped in protective materials and hidden from view. The exhibition explored the stories of these objects, many of which were collected between 1988 and 2012 by Museum de Paviljoens as part of Collectie Almere. Following the museum's closure in 2013, over 70 artworks were donated to Kunstlinie, forming a significant foundation for continued collection building. The exhibition presented selected works for the first time, offering a glimpse into art that had been passed down, boxed up, and at times, nearly forgotten. Visitors were invited to embark on a journey of rediscovery, uncovering these life-filled treasures that were once encased in bubble wrap, secured with duct tape, and kept in darkness.
The exhibition featured works by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Carsten Höller, Marijke van Warmerdam, and Shirin Neshat, among many others. It highlighted art that had been preserved and then rediscovered, providing a new beginning for these significant pieces within the Kunstlinie's collection.