Ossip Zadkine, Man, 1967, color lithograph, 75.9 x 56 cm, private collection

On Saturday, 10 June, join the free entrance tour through the exhibition Ossip Zadkine - Men, Myth and Metamorphosis. Ossip Zadkine (1888-1967) was inspired by classical antiquity and nature. His work centres on myths and metamorphoses. Museum JAN in Amstelveen is devoting an exhibition next summer and autumn to this Russian-French artist, who enjoys international fame as the creator of the war memorial “The destroyed city” in Rotterdam. Besides a select group of sculptures typical of Zadkine's view of art and artistry, a lesser-known part of his work will also be on display in Amstelveen. With his expressive gouaches, lithographs and etchings, Zadkine demonstrated an exceptional double talent.

Born in Belarus in 1888, Ossip Zadkine, after spending several years in England, settled in Paris in 1910, then the undisputed capital of the Western art world. From the beginning, his work drew inspiration from the myths of Greek and Roman antiquity. His oeuvre is populated by mythological human figures such as Diana, Narcissus and Orpheus. In the latter character, he recognised himself. For just as Orpheus made animals, plants and even stones dance with his singing and lyre-playing, Zadkine believed an artist animated dead matter with his artistic gift.

Walk-in: 14:45, start 15:00, end 15:45 - Entry on presentation of a museumticket.

Want to attend? You can sign up at the ticket office before the tour on the day. A limited number of places are available for the tour. The rule is: full = full. Reservations cannot be made in advance by phone or e-mail.

Admission on presentation of a museum ticket.
Participation is free on presentation of an entrance ticket. Are you visiting Museum JAN with a group? Or are you interested in a tailor-made tour. Then contact us at educatie@museumjan.nl.