Indonesia and the Amsterdam School Exhibition - Indonesia

Erasmus Huis and Museum Het Schip present

INDONESIA AND THE AMSTERDAM SCHOOL
Merging Worlds in Architecture and Design

Exhibition

October 18, 2024 - January 18, 2025

Opening:
🗓️ Thursday, October 17, 2024
🕢 19:30

📍 Erasmus Huis
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3
Jakarta Selatan

About the Amsterdam School

What happens when culture crosses the ocean? The exhibition revolves around this question, showing how the expressive architecture movement of the Amsterdam School (c. 1910-1935) has been shaped by Indonesian arts and culture. A special focus in the exhibition is on the life and work of the Semarang-born architect Liem Bwan Tjie, who studied in the Netherlands and worked for Michel de Klerk, one of the lead architects of the Amsterdam School.

The exhibition displays objects, drawings and photos showcasing the merging worlds in architecture and design that connects the Netherlands and Indonesia. This includes furniture designed by Liem Bwan Tjie from the office of the Oei Tiong Ham Concern in Semarang (on display for the first time with the courtesy of Rajawali Nusantara) and an installation by graphic artist Yasmin Tri Aryani about the significance of Liem Bwan Tjie’s work today. The exhibition is accompanied by a public program involving local partners, including Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia, Ganara Art and Jakarta Good Guide. Part of the program is under the umbrella of Arus Balik - Shifting Currents, a collaboration between Nieuwe Instituut, Museum Het Schip and Gudskul.

Read more about the exhibition on the website of Museum Het Schip. 

Programs

Unveiling the Amsterdam School:
A Curator and Artist's Talk

🗓️ Friday, 18 October 2024
🕣 18:30 (registration starts at 17:30)

📍 Erasmus Huis
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3
Jakarta Selatan

🗣️ Speakers:
Melle van Maanen (Curator of Het Schip Museum, Amsterdam)
Anita Halim Lim (Exhibition Co-curator)
Kamil Muhammad (Exhibition Designer, Design Director of pppooolll)
Yasmin Tri Aryani (graphic artist and illustrator)
Moderated by Angeline Basuki (Exhibition Co-curator)

🇬🇧 The discussion will be done in English
🆓 FREE
💻 No registration is required

The session will provide insights into the development of “Indonesia and the Amsterdam School: Merging Worlds through Architecture and Design” exhibition, exploring the research, design and creative process behind the design and installation. The speakers will share their experiences and expertise in developing the exhibition concept, selecting materials and incorporating interpretations of the Amsterdam School style.

Clay Workshop for Kids:
The Creative Process of the Amsterdam School

🗓️ Saturday, October 26, 2024
🕙 10:00-12:00

📍 Erasmus Huis
Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3
Jakarta Selatan

In this workshop, you can learn about different shapes in the Amsterdam School architecture. Use your imagination as you craft your own clay creations, and explore the world of architecture through art! 🟫🏢

🆓 FREE
👦🏻👧🏻 For children age 4-12 years
💻 Limited spots available, please register to:
bit.ly/AmsSchoolClay

The results of the clay workshop will be exhibited throughout the duration of the exhibition. You can get your clay creations after the exhibition ends.