Exhibition Stadsmuseum Woerden: (UN)MEASURABLE WATER, 8 contemporary artists reflect on the relationship between people and water in our region

(UN)MEASURABLE WATER, 8 contemporary artists reflect on the relationship between people and water in our region

Saturday October 22nd 2022 t/m Sunday March 5th 2023

In 2022 we celebrate 900 years of water management in the Netherlands and the 700th anniversary of the Water Board Woerden. We also commemorate the disaster year 1672, now 350 years ago.

Stadsmuseum Woerden has invited 8 contemporary artists to visualize the relationship between people and water in our region. The artists all live and work in the Netherlands, but have different nationalities and backgrounds. They work in disciplines ranging from photography, video art, painting and textile art to installations and 3 dimensional work.

They’ve al given thought about the theme. About men's frantic attempts to control and utilize water, but also about the danger and power of water.

The history of our water-rich country teaches that total control over water is an illusion. One wonders whether, instead of starting from a makeable nature, we should strive to live with nature and allow space for water.

Events
Free guided tours will accompany this exhibition on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month and the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. In January and February, there are free online classes in looking at art on five Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

Guided tours:

Sunday December 4th at 14:00
Thursday December 8th at 14:00
Sunday December 18th at 14:00
Thursday December 22nd at 14:00
Thursday January 12th at 14:00
Sunday January 15th at 14:00
Thursday January 26th at 14:00
Sunday February 5th at 14:00
Thursday February 9th at 14:00
Sunday February 19th at 14:00
Thursday February 23rd at 14:00
Sunday March 5th at 14:00

Online looking at art:

Tuesday January 10th at 11:00
Wednesday January 11th at 20:30
Tuesday January 17th at 11:00
Wednesday January 18th at 20:30
Tuesday January 24th at 11:00
Wednesday January 25th at 20:30
Tuesday January 31st at 11:00
Wednesday February 1st at 20:30
Tuesday February 7th at 11:00
Wednesday February 8th at 20:20