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Museum Murals

20 museums, 20 street artists, 20 walls

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Initiated by the Mauritshuis, a truly special street art project, Museum Murals, will kick off in 2024. Across the Netherlands, 20 street artists will create a new large-scale artwork on 20 walls, inspired by a painting, object, or story from the collections of 20 different museums. From Texel to Heerlen and from Groningen to Ouwerkerk, in the midst of a residential area, on an old factory wall, or along the tracks: The Museum Murals ensure that art becomes accessible to everyone, making the entire Netherlands a bit more beautiful.

Why are we doing this?

In 2022, the Mauritshuis celebrated its 200th anniversary as a museum. This milestone was marked with grand projects centered around 200 years of inspiration. One of these projects was Mauritshuis Murals: five muralists (from both the Netherlands and abroad) drew inspiration from five paintings in the museum's collection and created colorful murals on various walls in neighborhoods across The Hague.

The success of this project naturally left us wanting more, so we aimed to turn it into a nationwide initiative. How amazing would it be if the entire Netherlands were adorned with impressive street art? Thanks to the participants of the VriendenLoterij, this dream is now becoming a reality.

Collin Van Der Sluijs Werkt Aan Mauritshuis Mural 800X800
Collin van der Sluijs is working on their Mauritshuis Mural
Super A Werkt Aan Mauritshuis Mural 800X800
Super A is working on their Mauritshuis Mural
Super A En Collin Van Der Sluijs Mauritshuis Mural Lonnekerstraat Den Haag
Collin van der Sluijs and Super A, Mauritshuis Mural, 2022, Lonnekerstraat, The Hague Inspired by Chickens and Ducks from 1680 by Melchior 'd Hondecoeter
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Festive Opening of the Mauritshuis Mural by Collin van der Sluijs and Super A
Julien De Casabianca Aan Het Werk 800X800
Julien de Casabianca is working on his Mauritshuis Mural
Feestelijke Opening Met Julien De Casabianca 800X800
Festive Opening of the Mauritshuis Mural by Julien de Casabianca
Julien De Casabianca Feestelijke Opening Mauritshuis Mural 800X800
Julien de Casabianca, Mauritshuis Mural, 2022, Vrederustlaan, The Hague Inspired by the painting Old Woman and Boy with Candles by Peter Paul Rubens from c. 1616-1617
Nadia Van Luijk Werkt Aan Haar Mauritshuis Mural 800X800
Nadia van Luijk is working on her Mauritshuis Mural
Nadia Van Luijk Bij Haar Mauritshuis Mural Taste My Culture 800X800
Nadia van Luijk, Taste my Culture, Mauritshuis Mural, 2022, Joubertplantsoen, The Hague Inspired by Vase of Flowers from 1670 by Jan Davidsz de Heem
Feestelijke Opening Mauritshuis Mural 800X800
Festive opening of the Mauritshuis Mural by Nadia van Luijk
GLEO Werkt Aan Mauritshuis Mural 800X800
GLEO is working on her Mauritshuis Mural
GLEO Werkt Aan Mauritshuis Mural In Moerwijk 800X800
GLEO is working on the largest Mauritshuis Mural
GLEO Flower Woman In The Window Mauritshuis Mural Willem Dreespark Den Haag
GLEO, Flower Woman in the Window, 2022, Willem Dreespark, The Hague Inspired by Vase of Flowers in a Window from 1618 by Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder
Nina Valkhoff Werkt Aan Mauritshuis Mural 800X800
Nina Valkhoff is working on her Mauritshuis Mural
Nina Valkhoff Mauritshuis Mural Aan De Melis Stokelaan In Den Haag 800X800
Nina Valkhoff, Mauritshuis Mural, 2023, Melis Stokelaan, The Hague Inspired by The Garden of Eden with the Fall of Man from 1615 by Jan Brueghel the Elder & Peter Paul Rubens

And now?

Ten museums have already selected their envisioned artists, including the Dutch Photo Museum (Dalal Mitwally) and the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar (Telmo & Miel). Additionally, Studio Giftig, the creator of the most beautiful street art in the world in 2022, has joined the Museum Murals project. This duo will paint a wall for the Noordbrabants Museum. Mick la Rock, a street art legend and one of the first female graffiti artists in the world, will embrace a piece from the Groninger Museum as inspiration.


More information about the museums, artists, and designs can be found at: Museummurals.nl

 

Partners

The VriendenLoterij

Museum Murals is made possible by the participants of the VriendenLoterij.

The VriendenLoterij supports organizations in the fields of culture, sports, and welfare that strive to make daily happiness possible for everyone. Participants can choose which organization or institution they want to support and have the chance to win attractive prizes. A minimum of 40% of the ticket price goes to 57 cultural partners and almost 3,500 charities, clubs, and associations. Participants also get to experience what they help make possible every day with their VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART. The card provides free access to over 145 museums and offers up to 50% discount on numerous day and night activities, from cinema and dance to musicals, zoos, and opera. Thanks to the participants, the VriendenLoterij has donated over €2.1 billion since 1989.