Amsterdam: The Eldorado for interested in art

Netherlands aware of its great cultural heritage worldwide . Many artists come from the small country who have made it to an international celebrity. Dutch works play an important role in art history Renaissance .

A corresponding assessment is made today in the numerous impressive art galleries of the metropolis Amsterdam.

Regardless of whether the old masters are more in the focus of their own interest or the modern media are favored: the capital of the Netherlands certainly has the right exhibition.

The art galleries of Amsterdam cover almost all artificial movements, so that exceptional works can be admired from a wide variety of eras, whether from the modern artists or the very big names of history.

But which galleries, museums and cultural locations should not be missed when visiting Amsterdam?

The Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is one of the most important art locations in Europe. In Amsterdam it also represents the largest art gallery. It can be found in an extremely popular place from Amsterdam, namely on the museum plein. The museum's architecture itself is definitely worth a visit. This is inspired by Gothic and Renaissance.

In the majestic interiors of the museum there is a huge art collection and numerous artifacts in the history of the Netherlands - from the golden age to modernity. Among the art treasures are works by Vermeer and Rembrandt, such as the famous night watch.

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The van Gogh Museum

Vincent van Gogh spent almost his entire life in the Netherlands. His work produced a variety of works of well -known works of art, so it is only conclusive that an entire art gallery was devoted to him in Amsterdam. The van Gogh Museum can be found in the immediate vicinity of the Rijksmuseum.

Visitors in the museum can then enjoy more than 500 drawings and 200 original paintings. This selection represents the largest permanent exhibition of the works of the artist of post -impressionism.

In addition, the Van Gogh Museum also displays works by the artist's contemporaries. The exhibition is divided chronologically into five sections, reflecting the most important periods in Van Gogh's work and life.

The Moco Museum

Fillers of modern art are also in good hands in Amsterdam - more precisely in the Moco Museum. This is right next to the Van Gogh Museum. Behind the doors of the contemporary museum there is a diverse selection of modern works of art and media of renowned artists and promising newcomers in the art scene.

The exciting interactive installations and the cult works of legendary artists such as Banksy , Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst . But there is also a lot to discover in the museum's sculpture garden.

The Foam Photographic Museum

Those who can inspire primarily for photography will also find what they are looking for in the Dutch capital. The Foam Museum is located on the city's tongue belt in an old warehouse. Internationally, the museum enjoys great recognition.

In the Foam, very different genres of photography of emerging talents and world -famous representatives of photo art can be found. As a rule, up to four different exhibitions are distributed over the four floors of the museum.

Joachim Rodriguez y Romero

Owner and Managing Director of Kunstplaza. Journalist, editor, and passionate blogger in the field of art, design, and creativity since 2011. Successful completion of a degree in web design as part of a university study (2008). Further development of creativity techniques through courses in free drawing, expressive painting, and theatre/acting. Profound knowledge of the art market through years of journalistic research and numerous collaborations with actors/institutions from art and culture.

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