Galleries & Sculpture gardens North Holland
4x unique galleries and sculpture gardens - Endless art watching in Laag Holland
In most museums in Laag Holland you will find works of art by old masters... But in Laag Holland you can also find places where the art of more recent or contemporary artists can be admired. Some are known worldwide and others perhaps only locally, but all are real artists. Discover our favourite galleries and sculpture gardens in Laag Holland here and judge for yourself!
1. Anton Heyboer Art Gallery
The colourful world of Anton Heyboer
Anton Heyboer is perhaps one of the most famous artists of the past century. Many of his works have been acquired by international museums. And no these are not the least... Think Museum of Modern Art in New York, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and Ohara Museum of Art in Japan.
But to admire Anton Heyboer's work, you don't have to travel far. You will find the Anton Heyboer Gallery in Den Ilp. Until his death in 2005, Anton Heyboer lived here with his five wives and made tens of thousands of works. His 'fifth' wife Petra Heyboer opened the Anton Heyboer Art Gallery where you can admire and buy original works by Anton Heyboer from Wednesday to Sunday.
Anton Heyboer Art Gallery - Den Ilp
2. MonetAtelier
25 replicas by renowned Zaan artists
In 1871, French impressionist Claude Monet visited the Zaan region. Due to great poverty in the 19th century, many merchant houses from the 17th and 18th centuries had been forced to remain inhabited and thus preserved. As a result, the French impressionist was so impressed by the picturesque Zaan region that he produced no fewer than 25 paintings and nine sketches here.
At the MonetAtelier in Zaandam, you will find no fewer than 25 replicas of Monet's paintings made by various (renowned) Zaanish artists. The collection of paintings offers a unique glimpse of Monet's work and at the same time an impression of Zaandam in 1871. Want to admire a real Monet? Then visit the Zaans Museum.
MonetAtelier - Zaandam
3. Nic Jonk Museum and Sculpture Garden
Nic Jonk, an inspiration to all!
With as many as hundreds of sculptures spread all over the world, Nic Jonk is an artist we can be proud of! In museum and sculpture garden Nic Jonk in Grootschermer, you can admire several of his works in one day.
The museum's permanent collection includes various sculptures and paintings by Nic Jonk. But three times a year, the museum hosts inspiring exhibitions featuring various renowned, outside artists. After visiting the museum, taking a look at the sculpture garden is an absolute must. In the sculpture garden overlooking the beautiful polder landscape, you will find no fewer than 30 bronze sculptures by Nic Jonk. When will you drop by?
Nic Jonk Museum and Sculpture Garden - Grootschermer
4. Fred's art studio & gift shop
Art in all shapes and sizes!
Right in the centre of Purmerend you will find Fred's Kunstatelier & Kadoshop. In both the shop and the workshop, people with mental disabilities can put their talents into practice and develop them.
Some 20 artists form the heart of the studio. Some specialise in painting and others in ceramics. But each with their own style! In the gallery, adjacent to the studio, there is something new to see every week. Take a look around the studio and discover for yourself the most beautiful painted vases and bowls, paintings and other art products.
Fred's art studio and gift shop - Purmerend
