From Left To Right: A new perspective on a century of neo-realism
How is it that within an art movement, one artist has been forgotten while another has not?
Museum Arnhem is known for its collection of Neo-realism, with works by artists such as Dick Ket, Carel Willink and Pyke Koch. The exhibition From Left To Right offers a new perspective on a century of Neo-realism, highlighting the influence of political tensions in the interwar period. The economic crisis of 1929 and Hitler's rise to power in Germany in 1933 also affected art and artists in the Netherlands. Whether they explicitly took a stand or not, social polarisation had consequences for their work, their personal lives and careers, and for museum collections.
Due to this period of political polarisation, socially committed and activist artists in particular disappeared from art history for a long time. With From Left To Right Museum Arnhem presents a more inclusive account of the Interbellum than before. Rediscovered progressive artists such as Berthe Edersheim, Harmen Meurs and Nola Hatterman, who were previously disregarded in every sense of the word, are shown opposite well-known names such as Carel Willink, Raoul Hynckes and Pyke Koch.
The exhibition is embedded in an overview of almost a century of Neo-realism, collected by Museum Arnhem. Famous and less well-known names from the past and present alternate, such as Henri van de Velde, Henk Mual, Gaby Bovelander, Marlene Dumas, Dorian Hiethaar and Iris Kensmil. From Left To Right thus provides an insight into how the museum's collection policy has been adjusted over time, towards social commitment and an inclusive approach.
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How is it that within an art movement, one artist has been forgotten while another has not?
Museum Arnhem is known for its collection of Neo-realism, with works by artists such as Dick Ket, Carel Willink and Pyke Koch. The exhibition From Left To Right offers a new perspective on a century of Neo-realism, highlighting the influence of political tensions in the interwar period. The economic crisis of 1929 and Hitler's rise to power in Germany in 1933 also affected art and artists in the Netherlands. Whether they explicitly took a stand or not, social polarisation had consequences for their work, their personal lives and careers, and for museum collections.
Due to this period of political polarisation, socially committed and activist artists in particular disappeared from art history for a long time. With From Left To Right Museum Arnhem presents a more inclusive account of the Interbellum than before. Rediscovered progressive artists such as Berthe Edersheim, Harmen Meurs and Nola Hatterman, who were previously disregarded in every sense of the word, are shown opposite well-known names such as Carel Willink, Raoul Hynckes and Pyke Koch.
The exhibition is embedded in an overview of almost a century of Neo-realism, collected by Museum Arnhem. Famous and less well-known names from the past and present alternate, such as Henri van de Velde, Henk Mual, Gaby Bovelander, Marlene Dumas, Dorian Hiethaar and Iris Kensmil. From Left To Right thus provides an insight into how the museum's collection policy has been adjusted over time, towards social commitment and an inclusive approach.
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