'Sculptures Longing for the Garden' at The Kröller-Müller Museum

Written by Michael Darlington Friday, 18 November 2011 22:41

Otterlo, Netherlands - This summer the sun will be shining on the sculptures of the Kröller-Müller Museum’s collection.  The exhibition Longing for the garden – sculptures from storage presents works that were once acquired for the sculpture garden but which have not been seen for many years.  The perfect moment to come and see these hidden and sometimes forgotten jewels, both inside and out.  Including works by Christo, Jean Dubuffet, Bruce Nauman, Marta Pan, Auguste Rodin, Carel Visser and many other famous artists. On exhibition 21 June – 23 September 2007.

The exhibition coincides with the publication of Kröller-Müller Museum – The History of a Sculpture Garden enabling you to enjoy all the sculptures at home. The book contains fascinating background information and beautiful photographs.

The Kröller-Müller Museum is named after Helene Kröller-Müller (1869-1939).  Helene Kröller-Müller collected almost 11,500 art objects with the help of her advisor, H.P. Bremmer.  The purchases were paid for from the capital accumulated by her husband Anton Kröller as director of Wm. H. Müller & Co.

Helene Kröller dreamt of a ‘museum-home’, a dream that came true in 1938 when the Rijksmuseum Kröller-Müller opened its doors. Helene Kröller-Müller was its first director.

After her death in 1939 the museum building underwent a few expansions with the addition of a congress wing and sculpture gallery in 1953 and a whole new wing between 1970 and 1977.  This wing served as a suitable accommodation for the growing collection of modern sculpture.  The museum’s sculpture garden has increased in size over the years and is now one of the largest in Europe.  Visit : www.kmm.nl/?lang=en