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As of 27 February, the Van Gogh Museum will stay open until 10:00 pm every Friday evening. The extension of the opening hours is made possible by the Rabobank, our promoting partner. In addition to the permanent exhibition and the temporary shows in the exhibition wing, the Friday evening programme features special events, including lectures, guided tours, readings, and live music.
The restaurant is also open, and offers you a plat du jour and a beverage for
€ 13.50. In short, you are most welcome to come and experience something new in the museum every Friday evening!!

PROGRAMME

27 FEBRUARY

Fashion inspired by Rossetti

From 27 February through 6 June 2004, the Van Gogh museum is presenting an extensive survey exhibition on Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882). In conjunction with this, stylist Wenda Rietveld, photographer Jo van den Assem, beautician Ed Tijsen and the fashion magazine Elegance will show fashion lovers how they are inspired by this 19th-century artist's femmes fatales. Interested parties please note: the dress code is Rossetti! A photographer will be present to record the best femme fatale. Fashion by Isabel Marant. Music by dj Juha.
When: 6:00 pm. Where: the central hall of the Rietveld Building.

Click here for an impression of this evening in photographs.

5 MARCH

Presentation anthology

Sonnets by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, translated into Dutch by Ike Cialona, includes the most beautiful sonnets by the artist and poet Rossetti. The programme consists of a word of welcome by Edwin Becker, co-curator of the Rossetti exhibition, and an introduction by Jan Kuijper, editor at Athenaeum-Polak & van Gennep. The first copy of the book will be presented to the translator Ike Cialona. In the galleries, several sonnets will be recited next to the related paintings. For Dutch speakers.
When: 7:30 pm. Where: the promenade of the exhibition wing.

12 MARCH

Book presentation
by A.F.Th. van der Heijden

In conjunction with the National Book week, A.F.Th. van der Heijden's French diary notes, entitled Hier viel Van Gogh flauw (This is where Van Gogh fainted), will be presented. This book is not so much about Van Gogh, but rather Van der Heijden's adventures in France and his thoughts on his experiences there. Interview by Anna Tilroe (NRC) and reading by A.F.Th. van der Heijden from his own work, followed by a book signing session in the central hall of the museum. For Dutch speakers.
When: 7:00 pm. Where: the auditorium.

19 MARCH

Book market & lecture

In the context of the Book Week, researcher and Van Gogh expert Wouter van der Veen will give a lecture entitled Een bevlogen lezer - Van Gogh en de literatuur/A passionate reader – Van Gogh and literature, in which Van Gogh's literary preferences are highlighted. For Dutch speakers. The museum shop is organising a book market in the central hall of the museum. When: the book market begins at 6:00 pm. Where: the central hall of the Rietveld Building.
When: lecture begins at 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

26 MARCH

Lectures: Rossetti & Forget me not!

Lecture on Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) by Edwin Becker, co-organiser of the temporary survey exhibition. For Dutch speakers. Also, a tour of the exhibition of photographs Forget me not! by photograph expert and guest curator Geoffrey Batchen (in English).
When: Rossetti lecture begins at 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.
When: tour of Forget me not! begins at 8:30 pm.
Where: meet at the information desk.

2 APRIL

Femmes fatales

Inspired by the femmes fatales of Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), Patty Wageman, organiser of the popular exhibition Femmes fatales in the Groninger Museum, gives a lecture on these seductive beauties. For Dutch speakers.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

9 APRIL

Good Friday

Tour through the museum of the religious works by Vincent van Gogh by Van Gogh expert Louis van Tilborgh, curator of paintings at the Van Gogh Museum. For Dutch speakers.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

16 APRIL

Pre-Raphaelites

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) was a co-founder of the artist's movement the Pre-Raphaelites. Expert Elizabeth Prettejohn tells us about the underlying motives of this group (in English).
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: in the auditorium.

23 APRIL

Dante for beginners

The last lecture on Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882) is about Dante, his favourite author and namesake. Given by Dante expert José van der Helm. For Dutch speakers.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

30 APRIL

Queen's Day

No programme

7 MAY

Have yourself portrayed!

On the occasion of the exhibition of photography Forget me not!, Friday Evening visitors of the Van Gogh Museum will have the opportunity of having themselves portrayed. How do you want to be remembered? Bring some props along with you! Andreas Blühm, Head of Exhibitions and Display at the Van Gogh Museum will also conduct a tour of the exhibition. For Dutch speakers.
When: portraiture begins at 6:00 pm.
Where: the exhibition wing.
When: tour begins at 7:30 pm.
Where: meet at the information desk.

14 MAY

Photographs in interiors

On the occasion of the exhibition of photographs Forget me not!, My Favourite will feature an evening on photographs in interiors, with special cushions, shades, paintings and lamps. Come and be inspired! Two unique lamps will be given away. When: 6:00 pm.
Where: the central hall of the Rietveld Building.

21 MAY

Rossetti's sexual revolt

Completely overturning Victorian sexual roles, the paintings and sonnets by Dante Gabriel Rossetti were perceived as sexually provocative.

Friday evening Gilles Weyns will talk about his research at the State University of Ghent. He will give an impassioned lecture about the polarised society in which Rossetti's liberated and overtly sexually active women were experienced as an ?incarnate' social threat. Weyns will also recite several erotically charged passages from Rossetti's ballads and sonnets and engage in a dialogue with Edwin Becker, curator of the present Rossetti exhibition in the Van Gogh Museum.

In Dutch.

When: 7:30 pm

Where: the auditorium.

Duration: About 45 minutes.

 

Note: Change in programme!

The lecture Van Gogh investigated by the conservators of the Van Gogh Museum earlier planned for this date has been moved to 11 June.

28 MAY

Hanco Kolk

Especially for the Rossetti exhibition, cartoonist Hanco Kolk made two elaborate dioramas containing drawings derived from two important sources of inspiration for Rossetti's work: Dante and the legend of King Arthur. Hanco Kolk will extensively explain his work and moreover sign his books (including Single). For Dutch speakers.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

4 June

The nose

On this Friday evening Ton Teerling will talk about his profession as a psychologist of scent and taste. He provided the Rossetti exhibition with subtle scents and applies his knowledge in many other areas.
When: 7:30 pm: In Dutch.
When: 8:30 pm: In English.
Where: the auditorium.

11 June

Van Gogh investigated

The conservators of the Van Gogh Museum will present their findings and discoveries; for instance, how artists often used both sides of their canvases or overpainted them. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

18 June

Manet and the sea

A festive evening celebrating the opening of the Manet exhibition with the seamen's choir the Noszélie Singers and herring treats. A lecture (in English) will be given by Manet expert Juliet Wilson-Bareau entitled Introduction to the Manet exhibition, with a foreword by John Leighton, director of the Van Gogh Museum.
When: lecture begins at 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

25 June

Crazy about cooking: Joop Braakhekke

Inspired by Edouard Manet's Still life with fish, the entertaining chef Joop Braakhekke will astonish us with his culinary talents. In Dutch. With live music by the 4Tuoze Matroze.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: central hall of the museum.

2 July

Maritime photography

In conjunction with the exhibition Edouard Manet: Impressions of the sea, maritime photographer Bert Scheijgrond will talk about his profession and shows us his impressions of the sea. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

9 July

Tour de France - La Maison Descartes

Cycling fans! Come and see historic images of 100 years of the Tour de France. Win a cycling jersey signed by Michael Boogerd and Erik Dekker and maybe even a free racing bicycle!
When: 6:30 pm.
Where: the central hall of the museum.

Cultural Tour de France: the Maison Descartes is organising a French evening. In conjunction with the exhibition Edouard Manet: Impressions of the sea, a lecture (in French) will be given by Mrs. Dominique Dantec entitled Maritime heritage and artistic inspiration in Brittany. Stéphane Foll and Ronan Le Dissez will play the Breton oboe and the Breton bagpipes.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

A guided tour in Dutch of the most beautiful French works in the museum's permanent collection is also scheduled. Max. 20 participants.
When: 8:00 pm.
Where: information desk.

16 July

Tour de France - Photography

Cycling fans! Come and see historic images of 100 years of the Tour de France. Win a cycling jersey signed by Michael Boogerd and Erik Dekker and maybe even a free racing bicycle!
When: 6:30 pm.
Where: the central hall of the museum.

Cultural Tour de France: photographer Vincent van de Wijngaard followed Vincent van Gogh's geographical footsteps, and will give a visual report of Van Gogh's various residences. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

A guided tour in Dutch of the most beautiful French works in the museum's permanent collection is also scheduled. Max. 20 participants.
When: 8:00 pm.
Where: information desk.

23 July

Tour de France - Wine tasting

Cycling fans! Come and see historic images of 100 years of the Tour de France. Win a cycling jersey signed by Michael Boogerd and Erik Dekker and maybe even a free racing bicycle!
When: 6:30 pm.
Where: the central hall of the museum.

Cultural Tour de France: both the cycle race and Vincent's tour through France are discussed and sampled per wine region! Sign in at 7:00 pm at the information desk. Maximum of 70 participants. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

A guided tour in Dutch of the most beautiful French works in the museum's permanent collection is also scheduled. Max. 20 participants.
When: 8:00 pm.
Where: information desk.

30 July

Maritime Netherlands

Former programme maker for the NOS broadcasting company and chairman of the Sailing Trophy Foundation (‘the Connie van Rietschoten Award') Frans van Dusschoten will talk and show excerpts from his TV series Maritime Netherlands. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

A guided tour in English of the exhibition Edouard Manet: Impressions of the sea will also be given. Maximum of 20 participants.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: information desk.

6 August

Summer school - Facets of Impressionism

Lecture no. I: Manet and Impressionism in the Netherlands
by Benno Tempel, exhibition maker at the Kunsthal Rotterdam. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

A guided tour in English of the exhibition Edouard Manet: Impressions of the sea will also be given. Maximum of 20 participants.
When: 8:00 pm.
Where: information desk.

13 August

Summer school – Facets of Impressionism

Lecture no. II: Women of the street: A subject in Dutch Impressionism
by Benno Tempel, exhibition maker at the Kunsthal Rotterdam. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

A guided tour in English of the exhibition Edouard Manet: Impressions of the sea will also be given. Maximum of 20 participants.
When: 8:00 pm.
Where: information desk.

20 August

Summer school – Facets of Impressionism

Lecture no. III: The urban Impressionists Breitner and Israëls
by Teio Meedendorp, researcher at the Kröller-Müller Museum. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

A guided tour in English of the exhibition Edouard Manet: Impressions of the sea will also be given. Maximum of 20 participants.
When: 8:00 pm.
Where: information desk.

27 August

Summer school – Facets of Impressionism

Lecture no. IV: The technique of the ‘impression'
by Teio Meedendorp, researcher at the Kröller-Müller Museum. In Dutch.
When: 7:30 pm.
Where: the auditorium.

A guided tour in English of the exhibition Edouard Manet: Impressions of the sea will also be given. Maximum of 20 participants.
When: 8:00 pm.
Where: information desk.

 

Programme subject to change. Reservations for programme events are not possible.

On Friday evenings the museum restaurant features a plat du jour and a beverage for € 13.50.

Opening hours on Friday:
Museum open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Ticket counter open until 9:30 pm
Shop open until 9:45 pm
Restaurant open until 9:30 pm, kitchen until 9:15 pm
Information desk and audiotour desk open until 10:00 pm

Admission fees:
Adults: € 9.00
13-17: € 2.50
Up to 12 years and Museumkaart holders: Free
Holders of a Rabobank Europas or a Museumkaart NS: € 4.50
Rabobank Europas holders may bring along a guest for free on Friday evenings as of 6:00 pm.

Please note: from 18 June to 26 September - during the Manet-exhibition - the price of a ticket fot adults will be raised to € 12.50.
Childeren to 12 years free, 13 to 17 years € 2,50
Dutch Museumcard: € 3,50
Keepers of a Dutch Railways pass or Rabobank Europass € 6,25

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