Based on a famous Dutch modernist sofa from 1969, Job Smeets (1969) portrayed it now in its least presentable but maybe most loved way. Lazy chair? The drapery, shine and folds refer to High Culture while the real expression is a worn couch. The one of your student home. The one of your grandma.
This piece embodies the stark contrast often found in Job’s oeuvre, juxtaposing the realms of high and low culture. It showcases the raw authenticity of
spending countless weeks sculpting something inherently imperfect and real, a portrayal one might hesitate to display, let alone immortalize in high bronze
Using the map of Gelderlandplein you can continue the Art Audio Tour and view all the sculptures on display. The route can be followed virtually or by walking around the shopping center. Either click on a circled number on the map or scan the QR code next to the artwork in Gelderlandplein to see and hear all the information.
GELDERLANDPLEIN SHOPPING CENTER
Van Leijenberghlaan 43, Amsterdam
| Monday | 12:00 | – | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 | – | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 | – | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 | – | 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 | – | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | – | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 | – | 17:00 |
Parking:
A unique service of Gelderlandplein is the option to park for 1.5 up to 2.5 hours for free.
P1 | Van Leijenberghlaan 43, Amsterdam | 1.5 hours free
P2 & P3 | Loowaard 57, Amsterdam | 2.5 hours free
Public transport:
check 9292.nl
Gelderlandpleinlijn:
free bus transport from Zuidas, Buitenveldert and Vivaldi-neighbourhood with the Gelderlandpleinlijn
Route
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