Exhibition - H'ART Museum
Brancusi, The Birth of Modern Sculpture
On Saturday, September 20, H’ART Museum will open a grand exhibition in collaboration with the collections from the Centre Pompidou: Brancusi, The Birth of Modern Sculpture. This landmark presentation brings to Amsterdam an exceptional collection of works by Constantin Brancusi (1876–1957), who is widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture. Exploring the different facets of his art, the exhibition displays more than 30 sculptural masterpieces, accompanied by the original pedestals created by the artist, as well as his photographs and films.
Student/CJP: €17.50
Uitpas: €16.50
Museum Pass: €5
Free for: Youth up to 17 years, VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART, I amsterdam City Card, Go City, Stadspas, ICOM. Members of H'ART Museum always enjoy free entrance and do not need to reserve a time slot.
Brancusi - The Birth of Modern Sculpture
He changed the art of sculpture forever with his innovative techniques and slick, stylised shapes. Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957) sought to capture the ‘essence’ of humans, animals and architecture, which sometimes resulted in ambiguous figures. Admire the timeless works of this influential pioneer, exclusively at H’ART Museum from 20 September.
From the much-discussed female torso Princess X to his famous series The Kiss and a towering Endless Column, this solo exhibition presents a striking overview of the founding father of modern sculpture. In addition to his iconic sculptures, the show includes a rich selection of photographs, portraits and films by and about Brancusi.
The collection is on loan from the Centre Pompidou in Paris by way of exception, and has never before been exhibited in Amsterdam. For four months only, the finest works from the artist’s oeuvre will reside in the Dutch capital. Take this chance to immerse yourself in Brancusi’s artistic universe, because nowhere else in Europe will you find so many of his pieces in one place.
Constantin Brancusi: a revolutionary sculptor
Constantin Brancusi was born in Romania, but at the age of 28 decided there was no future for him in his homeland. He set off on foot for Europe’s art capital: Paris. Within a few years, he developed a new, groundbreaking way of sculpting there.
By simplifying forms, Brancusi wanted to reveal something deeper – the essence of things. He chopped or carved directly into materials such as stone, wood and plaster, before patiently polishing the sculpture to reveal the character of the material.
With this method, he broke with the tradition of moulding based on models, like his contemporary and fellow Parisian August Rodin.
Brancusi’s work changed the art of modern sculpture forever, evoking great fascination among fellow artists and friends, such as Marcel Duchamp, Fernand Léger and Amedeo Modigliani.
Centre Pompidou: the collaboration continues
Since its creation in 2024, H’ART Museum has been working closely with leading international museums, including Centre Pompidou in Paris. After last year’s successful Kandinsky exhibition, the two museums are now continuing their fruitful collaboration with Brancusi. Due to a large-scale renovation of the Parisian art centre, the masterpieces are temporarily on display at H’ART Museum.
In 1957, Brancusi bequeathed his entire studio, along with all his artworks, to the French state. Since then, Centre Pompidou has managed the largest and most complete Brancusi collection in the world.
This exhibition is a rare opportunity to view the key works from Brancusi’s oeuvre in a new environment in the heart of Amsterdam.