Art in Eemsdelta
Eemsdelta has more to offer than meandering waters, vast polders and historic villages. Art lovers have also come to the right place here. The distinctive landscape of the area has inspired many artists, including Henk Helmantel. From classic to contemporary and from small galleries to large exhibitions: this is the art of Eemsdelta.
Museum Helmantel
Museum Helmantel is located next to the Andreaskerk church in Westeremden, in the barn of a former Parsonage. It was built on the foundations of countless ancient Romanesque bricks. The building and exhibition of museum Helmantel are certainly worth a visit. Born and bred in Groningen, fine artist Henk Helmantel always wanted to be a painter. Today he is one of most celebrated living Dutch artists. If you would like to see some of his work, go to the Museum Helmantel, where many of his works are on display, in addition to regular exhibitions by other artists.
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Møhlmann museum
The Møhlmann museum is housed in a 19th-century listed building on the outskirts of historic Appingedam. A platform for contemporary realist and figurative artist, Rob Møhlmann himself established this independent museum. The garden features beautiful sculptures you can admire when strolling the twisting paths or from the refreshment room. Three temporary exhibitions are scheduled each year, amounting to no fewer than 4000 works of art. This is what you’d call a heavenly spot filled with art.
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Galerie Ruigewaert
As soon as you enter this gallery, you immediately notice that the exhibitions here are designed a little differently to what you may be used to in other galleries. The four-metre-high walls and high windows here provide lots of natural light to display artworks at their best. Each year, Galerie Ruigewaert schedules seven temporary exhibitions with work from thirty contemporary artists from the northern part of the Netherlands. People can also bring in works of art to be sold, so it’s really worth checking out. Who knows: maybe you’ll return home with a new painting to brighten that dull wall.
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De Noordelijke Kunsthof
For over 70 years, visitors have enjoyed works at the Galerie De Noordelijke Kunsthof in a 17th-century warehouse in Appingedam centre. Since it opened in 1952, over 250 exhibitions have been held here, so this really is a great place for contemporary art enthusiasts. Artists whose works have been exhibited here include Piet Mondriaan, Jan Sluyter and Henk Helmantel; all notable. The exhibitions are very diverse but are limited to contemporary visual art. Be sure to come by and take in one of their current exhibitions.
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Bierumer school
The name already suggests that this exhibition space is located in a school: the former primary school in the village of Bierum. With contemporary art on display, it is open to independent minds and free perception. This is a location for experimentation and developing new concepts. The museum provides artists with freedom to explore and develop in any and all directions in visual art. From the art on the walls and special installations and video material, this museum stands out with individualistic contemporary art.
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