In every episode of this series, director Suzanne Swarts talks about a work from museum Voorlinden’s collection.
Fiona Banner
What is a fender like this doing in a museum? Director Suzanne Swarts talks about P E R I O D (2019) by Fiona Banner.
Bouke de Vries
Director Suzanne Swarts talks about the beauty of a broken tableware set by showing Worcester coffee and tea set by Bouke de Vries.
NEOC
Dozens of alarm clocks are set up here. Director Suzanne Swarts talks about one of the last works the artist NEOC (1956-2010) made: Wait.
Michael Johansson
Arranging, rearranging and measuring. With the work Cube, director Suzanne Swarts explains how these kinds of assemblies have become Michael Johansson’s trademark.
DRIFT
Director Suzanne Swarts explains how this contemporary chandelier Flylight by Studio DRIFT unites nature and technology in a poetic way.
Ai Weiwei
In 2007, Ai Weiwei transported 1001 antique Chinese chairs to the art exhibition Documenta in Kassel, Germany. Twenty-three of these chairs are now in museum Voorlinden. Director Suzanne Swarts explains why we still call these ancient chairs contemporary art.
Céleste Boursier-Mougenot
A grand piano combined with a billiard table: it no longer resonates piano music and playing a game of billiards will be difficult, but you do get a fascinating work of art. Director Suzanne Swarts talks about Karambolage by Céleste Boursier-Mougenot.
Marius Bauer
The tales of One Thousand and One Nights were among Marius Bauer’s (1867-1932) favourite works of literature. Director Suzanne Swarts explains how he illustrated this sixteen-volume French translation.
Leandro Erlich
People swim under the surface of the water in Swimming Pool by Leandro Erlich, but they do not get wet. Director Suzanne Swarts explains how this is possible.
Krijn de Koning
Normally you are not allowed to touch art. Director Suzanne Swarts explains why the work ‘8 Blocks’ by Krijn de Koning breaks this rule. You can touch this work. In fact, you have to touch it.
Piet Oudolf
Can a garden be art? Director Suzanne Swarts talks about how Piet Oudolf paints with flowers and plants, like a work of art that is never finished and in which decay is embraced.
Peter De Meyer
Over 3,000 glass jars, filled with wastewater and some brushes. Director Suzanne Swarts talks about the work Coda by Peter De Meyer.
Oliver Beer
Music and visual art are the two greatest loves of Oliver Beer. Director Suzanne Swarts explains how he unites these art forms in the work Devils.
Christian Andersson
Greek columns or a trick of the eye? Director Suzanne Swarts talks about this modern-day version of a classic trompe l’oeil by Christian Andersson.
John DeAndrea
These faces were on display in John DeAndrea’s studio for the past 50 years. Director Suzanne Swarts talks about this motherlode from which over 350 hyperrealistic sculptures were created.
Joseph Cornell
Joseph Cornell became world famous for his so-called ‘boxes’. Director Suzanne Swarts explains how these miniature worlds brought him into contact with the outside world.
Maha Malluh
Maha Malluh collected 95 cooking pots that were once used by the Bedouin. Director Suzanne Swarts explains how these pans are given a second life in the museum.
Richard Serra
When you walk through this corten steel work work, you feel like you’re in another world. Director Suzanne Swarts talks about Open Ended by Richard Serra.
Martin Creed
Four trees in a row, arranged from large to small: you wouldn’t expect that to be a work of art. Director Suzanne Swarts talks about this autobiographical work by Martin Creed.
Matisse
Director Suzanne Swarts talks about Matisse’s artist book Jazz, which is actually an exhibition for one person.
Lara Favaretto
Director Suzanne Swarts talks about Lara Favaretto and the solidified festivity in her work.