Museum De Reede, Print art museum in Antwerp, Belgium.
Description
Museum De Reede is an art museum in Antwerp that specializes in printmaking, including lithographs, engravings, and woodcuts. Its permanent collection features around 240 works by artists from three continents, offering a broad view spanning several centuries of this art form.
History
The museum opened in June 2017 as Antwerp's first institution dedicated solely to preserving graphic art. This specialization marked a new focus on an artistic discipline that had previously been overlooked in the city.
Culture
The museum displays works by artists such as Francisco Goya, Félicien Rops, and Edvard Munch, each offering different perspectives on the human experience. Visitors can observe how different cultures and periods have expressed their views through the medium of printmaking.
Practical
The museum is located on Ernest van Dijckkaai and is open Friday through Monday, remaining closed on Wednesdays. Visitors should note that opening hours are limited on most weekdays, so planning ahead is recommended.
Did you know?
Many works in the collection address themes of mourning and social change, revealing deep personal reflections of artists across different eras. Munch's pieces, for example, emerged from his personal experiences with loss and create an emotional connection between creator and viewer.
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