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Museum Voorlinden

Joop van Caldenborgh acquired his first artwork as a teenager.

Maurizio Cattelan, Untitled, 2001. Museum Voorlinden, Wassenaar. Photo: Antoine van Kaam
Maurizio Cattelan, Untitled, 2001. Museum Voorlinden, Wassenaar. Photo: Antoine van Kaam

The industrialist Joop van Caldenborgh acquired his first artwork as a teenager. His collection of modern and contemporary art is now considered one of the most important in the world and forms the base of Museum ≠Voorlinden. The 4,000-square-meter exhibition space is located on the beautiful estate of Voorlinden in Wassenaar, conveniently located near The Hague and 25 ≠minutes away from Schiphol airport. In the stylish daylight museum youíll discover exhibitions of upcoming and world-≠renowned artists next to temporary exhibitions based on the extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, photo≠graphy, installations, and video art. Among the permanently installed works are a monumental steel sculpture by Richard Serra, a Skyspace by James Turrell, and Leandro Erlichís Swimming Pool. Next to the estate youíll find an impressive sculpture garden, which includes major works by Anish Kapoor and Sylvie Fleury.

For more information visit the Museum Voorlinden website

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