Geometric abstraction and Royal Delft
10 September 2024 - During a visit to the Royal Delft Museum you will learn all about the history of De Porceleyne Fles. Since 1653, the most beautiful objects of traditional Delft blue have been made here, which can be seen in the still working factory. Pressed or cast, then hand-painted and then baked in a ceramic oven. Made with expertise and trust and also sustainable. Today, Royal Delft works together with the most leading designers from home and abroad.
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From brush to robot: Ceramic painting through the ages
4 July 2024 - Ambachtelijk gemaakt Delfts blauw is niet meer weg te denken uit onze interieurs en ook hedendaagse designers werken graag met dit traditionele materiaal. Toch staat het ambacht van de keramiekschilder onder druk. Vakmensen zijn maar moeilijk te vinden. Het duurt namelijk lang voordat je alle ins-en-outs van het schilderen onder de knie hebt.
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The Experimental Department
8 May 2024 - Until May 19, visitors can enjoy the exhibition 'Picasso. Magic Ceramist' in the Royal Delft Museum. Picasso can be seen as one of the first Western artists who tried to translate his free painting into forms in ceramics. And Picasso's work visibly influenced other ceramic artists after the Second World War. This is also the case at De Porceleyne Fles. This blog focuses on the art ceramics of the so-called Experimental Department.
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Did you know this about Girl with a Pearl Earring?
2 April 2024 - It is certainly Johannes Vermeer's most famous painting: Girl with a Pearl Earring. Painted around 1665, this world-famous work of art has some stories that are perhaps not as well-known. Discover the stories behind Girl with a Pearl Earring.
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Picasso’s artistic periods
5 March 2024 - Picasso experienced several artistic periods during his life, which are quite literally translated into the many works of art he created. For example, the first periods are characterized by the use of a specific color palette and certain subjects. In addition, Picasso, together with George Braques, developed cubism. But Picasso continued to experiment, especially in the last few years of his life. Read all about the various episodes in Picasso's life here.
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Johannes Vermeer: Mysterious painter
6 February 2024 - Johannes Vermeer was nicknamed the Sphinx of Delft because little is known about his life. A Sphinx is a mythical creature that appears in various mythologies. In the Greek version, the Sphinx guards a Greek city. Everyone who wants to enter must solve a riddle. Regarding Vermeer's life, many art critics still face several puzzles. We have listed some of these for you.
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Spain to France: Picasso’s homes
2 January 2024 - Although Picasso was Spanish, he spent much of his life in France. This is also the country where the artist was introduced to the ceramic world and where he produced his iconic ceramics. Discover everything about all the places where Picasso lived.
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Delft and Vermeer
5 December 2023 - In addition to being the city of Delft Blue, Delft is also the city of the world-famous painter Johannes Vermeer. Delft is Vermeer's birthplace and the master-painter grew up in the city. Vermeer also painted his famous paintings in Delft. We highlight a number of important places in Delft and tell you how they are connected to Vermeer.
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Picasso’s inspirations
9 November 2023 - Greek mythology and animals inspired master artist Pablo Picasso throughout his artistic life. From mythical creatures to bulls, owls and pigeons: they captured Picasso's imagination. Now on display in the exhibition at Royal Delft Museum: Picasso. Magic Ceramist.
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