a remarkable scultpure, “Ins Blau”, in the garden of Castle Nijenhuis, by David Bade
As the second location of Museum De Fundatie, Castle Nijenhuis provides a further glimpse of the permanent collection, as well as an exciting and varied sculpture garden
The second half of Museum De Fundatie is this medeaval castle between the small villages of Heino and Wijhe, half an hour’s drive outside Zwolle. The castle itself contains mostly paintings from the museum’s permanent collection. Quite a variation in styles and ages, I selected a few paintings from Belgian artist Gustave de Smet – personal favourites on the day.
Gustave de Smet: “Girl with Plait”
Gustave de Smet: “Townscape”
Gustave de Smet: “Wintery Scene”
the castle, with several sculptures in the garden in front
another part of the castle’s garden
Hedwig Zweerus-Weber: “Monogram”
Fritz Koenig: “Zwei I”
Outside the castle the extensive gardens are home to a sculpture collection, from modern to contemporary. Some parts are more conservatively displayed, with sculptures along well-manicured lawns, and in other areas room has been created for several remarkable large-scale contemporary works.
A great opportunity to wander around inside and outside a real castle, and at the same time enjoy a broad and exciting art collection.
Heringa and Van Kalsbeek made this intriguing work, “Prolong”
installation sculpture “House of the Art Collector”, from Pjotr Muller
