24 en 25 april 10-17 u

Amsterdam
Tulip Days

For centuries Amsterdam has been associated with the legendary Tulip. Originating from the palace gardens in Constantinople the bulb is introduced to the Dutch merchant at the beginning of the 17th century with a true tulip rage in Amsterdam as a result. Nowadays the tulip is hardly present in the city anymore. A great pity: Amsterdam should be overflowing with tulips and other bulbs in spring.

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In may 2010 a solo exhibition opens of French artist Laurence Aëgerter. The Museum has been following her work for some years
There was a direct connection between french born but dutch resident
Aëgerter and Philippa van Loon, who nowadays lives in France with her family. Aëgerter
feels quite at home in Museum Van Loon, which reminds her of her
parent's home in France where she - an antiquarian's daughter
grew up amidst 17th- and 18th-century furniture. Love for
ancient objects inticed an education as an antique apparaiser
and work at Christie's. To Aëgerter the entourage and history of the majestic house
proves an ideal starting point for an exhibition.

More info HERE

Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20
OPEN GARDEN DAYS 2010
In the 3rd weekend of June traditionally some 30 gardens will be opened to the public
Information on the Open Garden Days 2010 can be found HERE
the list of participating gardens is printed in your Passepartout.

Fri 11 to Mon 21
PRODUZIONE PRIVATA
Michele De Lucchi
Dutch design foudtaion PREMSELA and Galerie Binnen present Milanese designer
MICHELE DE LUCCHI. Co-founder of the MEMPHIS De Lucchi designed the TOLOMEO lamp in 1986 that became a classic. On display in the Coach House will be vases, lamps, furniture and prototypes made in local Italian workshops.