On the picture Rendering of Christie van der Haak’s installation More Is More, 2016, The Wolfsonian–FIU, Miami Beach FL.
From November 18 – June 11 2017, the Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach is presenting the exhibition Modern Dutch Design 1890-1940, an examination of innovative design from the Netherlands between 1890 and 1940.
On view November 18, 2016 through June 11, 2017, the exhibition traces how Dutch designers, architects, and artists evolved in the modern age—cementing their country’s reputation as a center for cutting-edge design—and follows the development of unique styles and movements including Nieuwe Kunst, the Amsterdam School, and De Stijl.
Over 200 works ranging from furniture and metalwork to posters and drawings will reveal how these pioneers responded to radical shifts in social and political life, promoted international travel and trade, and found inspiration from the cultures of the Dutch colonies overseas.
In tandem with Modern Dutch Design 1890-1940 the Hague-based contemporary artist Christie van der Haak will present “More is More”. Christie van der Haak will wrap in the facade and lobby of the Wolfsonian’s iconic Mediterranean Revival-style building with her signature tapestry and batik-inspired patterns.
Her extraordinary, intricate art bridges the historic focus of the exhibition Modern Dutch Design with the present day, and mirrors the coexistence of different styles and movements by changing patterns throughout the installation. Paired with nightly projections, van der Haak’s project brings the legacy of Dutch design pioneers into full public view for Miami Art/Basel Week 2016 and beyond. www.christievanderhaak.nl
Christie van der Haak’s project is made possible by The Mondriaan Fund and Creative Industries Fund.
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Photography by Persfoto ontwerp Wolfsonian / lobby
