Ivar Hagendoorn

Ivar Hagendoorn

Trees, Time, Architecture at the Pinakothek der Moderne

16 May 2025 · Blog | Architecture

Trees, Time, Architecture at the Pinakothek der Moderne

The exhibition “Trees, Time, Architecture!” at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich explores the complex relationship between trees and architecture. It shows how trees, both living and dead, are utilized as functional and aesthetic elements in architecture.

Civilization: The Way We Live Now at the Kunsthalle München

16 May 2025 · Blog | Art

Civilization: The Way We Live Now at the Kunsthalle München

The exhibition "Civilization: The Way We Live Now" presents a sweeping photographic exploration of contemporary global society. Showcasing the work of over 100 photographers from around the world, it investigates the complexities and interconnections of modern life.

Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia

16 May 2025 · Blog | Art

Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia

"Velvet Terrorism: Pussy Riot’s Russia" documents twelve years of Pussy Riot's performances and interventions. It's a colorful, chaotic mix of photographs, videos and handwritten texts that capture the group’s anarchic spirit.

Gemäldegalerie of the Akademie der bildenden Künste Vienna

11 May 2025 · Blog | Art

Gemäldegalerie of the Akademie der bildenden Künste Vienna

The Gemäldegalerie (Paintings Gallery) of the Academy of Fine Arts is one of Vienna’s best kept secrets. The collection includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Botticelli, Cranach and Hieronymus Bosch.

Anton Corbijn: Favourite Darkness at the Kunstforum Wien

10 May 2025 · Blog | Art

Anton Corbijn: Favourite Darkness at the Kunstforum Wien

I greatly enjoyed visiting Favourite Darkness, an Anton Corbijn exhibition at the Kunstforum Wien, which features many photographs that were new to me.

Egon Schiele's Last Years at the Leopold Museum

10 May 2025 · Blog | Art

Egon Schiele's Last Years at the Leopold Museum

The exhibition “Changing Times: Egon Schiele’s Last Years, 1914–1918” at the Leopold Museum in Vienna delves into a transformative period in Schiele’s career, one marked by technical refinement, emotional resonance and thematic complexity.

L’art est dans la rue at the Musée d’Orsay

21 Apr 2025 · Blog | Art

L’art est dans la rue at the Musée d’Orsay

“L’art est dans la rue” is a colourful and well documented exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay which explores the rise of the illustrated poster, which came to dominate the streets of Paris during the second half of the 19th century.

Further Reading

19 Apr 2025 · Blog | Further Reading

Further Reading

The best AI tools for research. Event scripts. Swarming. Animal consciousness. Inside arXiv. The biggest brain map ever. Typewriters. Fridges and freezers. Chris Ware. Nan Goldin. And More.

Wes Anderson at the Cinémathèque Française

6 Apr 2025 · Blog | Film | Design

Wes Anderson at the Cinémathèque Française

The Cinémathèque française in Paris in collaboration with the Design Museum, London has organized a wonderful exhibition celebrating the work of Wes Anderson.

Au Fil de l’Or at the Musée du Quai Branly

5 Apr 2025 · Blog | Fashion

Au Fil de l’Or at the Musée du Quai Branly

Au fil de l’Or (Golden Thread) at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris is a sweeping and informative exhibition exploring the historical and cultural significance of gold in fashion.

Artemisia Gentileschi at the Musée Jacquemart-André

4 Apr 2025 · Blog | Art

Artemisia Gentileschi at the Musée Jacquemart-André

The Musée Jacquemart-André honours the 17th century painter Artemisia Gentileschi with a small but exquisite exhibition featuring some forty paintings including various masterpieces.

Dolce & Gabbana at the Grand Palais

29 Mar 2025 · Blog | Fashion

Dolce & Gabbana at the Grand Palais

The Dolce & Gabbana exhibition "Du Coeur à la Main" at the Grand Palais is absolutely magnificent and one of the must-see exhibitions of the year.