Step into the life and work of Lee Miller at Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen presents a special exhibition and book about the fascinating published oeuvre of photographer and Surrealist Lee Miller.
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Step into the life and work of Lee Miller at Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen presents a special exhibition and book about the fascinating published oeuvre of photographer and Surrealist Lee Miller.
Saturday, 23 September 2023: Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen Open Day
On Saturday, 23 September 2023, Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is opening its doors to anyone who wants to visit.
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen presents Art Amid the Ruins
Art in Rotterdam during the Second World War: exhibition, book and walking map.
Spells against othering: Closing performances by Neo Muyanga at Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen on 3 and 4 June 2023
On Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 2023, South African composer Neo Muyanga concludes his residence at Depot Boijmans van Beuningen with the performance Do they work? Spells against othering in collab...
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen wins at the European Museum of the Year Awards 2023!
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen was awarded a Special Prize of Commendation at the European Museum of the Year Awards in Barcelona. Building and organization were praised for the manner in which it co...
Looking Ahead: Objects of Change
From 14 April 2023, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen (MBVB) presents Looking Ahead: Objects of Change at Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen. How future-proof is the museum's design collection? Does it inclu...
Francesco Stocchi Bids Farewell to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Francesco Stocchi, curator of modern and contemporary art at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, is bidding farewell to the museum. He has been appointed artistic director of MAXXI, the National Museum ...
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