• Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven - Holland Heritage
  • Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven - Holland Heritage
  • Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven - Holland Heritage
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Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven

Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven

The Van Abbemuseum is one of Europe’s leading museums of modern and contemporary art. Located in Eindhoven, it reflects the city’s experimental, design-forward spirit. The collection includes Kandinsky, Mondrian, Lissitzky, and contemporary voices. Exhibitions are bold, socially engaged, and often politically charged. The museum fosters dialogue around identity, inclusivity, and decolonization. Interactive installations and community projects are central to its mission. The architecture mixes historic and modern wings with open, flexible spaces. Workshops, tours, and talks encourage participation and reflection. It’s a hub for progressive thinking through visual art. Ideal for creatives, thinkers, and curious minds.

Opening hours

  • Tuesday to Sunday, from 11.00 to 17.00

How to get there

Stratumsedijk 2, 5611 ND Eindhoven

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From €16.00

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The Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven is an internationally respected center for modern and contemporary art, renowned for its progressive approach to curation and social engagement. Founded in 1936 through the vision of cigar manufacturer Henri van Abbe, the museum was intended to make modern art accessible to all-a mission it still passionately upholds.

Housed in a bold architectural ensemble that blends early 20th-century and contemporary design, the museum challenges traditional art narratives, encouraging critical dialogue around politics, identity, and aesthetics through its collection and programming.

The museum challenges conventional museum experiences through experimental programming and socially engaged exhibitions. It holds a critical role in conversations about art, politics, and society.

Historical Significance

Founded by cigar manufacturer Henri van Abbe, the museum aimed to make modern art accessible to the public. Today, it stands as a platform for debate and progressive ideas.

Featured Artists & Works

El Lissitzky
- Proun Room
- Constructivist installations

Pablo Picasso
- Portrait of Sylvette
- Key works reflecting Cubist innovation

Marcel Duchamp
- Readymades and conceptual art

Lissitzky's Proun Room is one of only two in the world, exemplifying the museum's dedication to early avant-garde art.

 

Some Highlights of Van Abbemuseum Eindhoven

Proun Room by El Lissitzky

A groundbreaking Constructivist installation that blurs the line between painting and architecture. This immersive spatial artwork invites viewers to physically enter the world of abstract form and revolutionary design.

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Portrait of Sylvette by Pablo Picasso

Part of Picasso’s series inspired by his young muse Sylvette David, this portrait blends realism and Cubist abstraction. It reflects a transitional period in Picasso’s work and offers a modern take on the classical subject of portraiture.

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Not to Be Reproduced by René Magritte (replica)

A haunting surrealist image of a man facing a mirror, yet seeing only the back of his own head. This thought-provoking piece, often exhibited at Van Abbemuseum, exemplifies Magritte’s fascination with reality, illusion, and identity.

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