Exhibitions
Preview: Paul Signac and his dots at the Kunsthal from 24 October
The Kunsthal in Rotterdam presents a major overview of Paul Signac, the master of Neo-Impressionism. Including his "Le port de Rotterdam" from 1907 and a look at his influence on Jan Toorop.
On Saturday 24 October, twenty days from now, "Signac, Symphony of Colours" opens at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam, in Hal 1. The museum promises an impressive overview of Paul Signac (1863–1935), the master of Neo-Impressionism. The exhibition runs until 28 February 2027.
Dots instead of mixing
At the end of the nineteenth century, building on the work of Georges Seurat, Signac developed pointillism. It is a way of painting in which dots and short brushstrokes together form a rhythmic symphony of colour, writes the Kunsthal. The painters did not mix the different colours of paint, but placed them side by side in dots and touches, so that the viewer's eye mixes the colours optically.
In the exhibition you follow Signac's development through harbour views, colourful landscapes and portraits. One of the highlights, according to the museum, is "Le Port au soleil couchant, Opus 236" from 1892.
Signac and the Netherlands
Signac visited the Netherlands several times, writes the Kunsthal, and afterwards made large canvases, including of the port of Rotterdam. "Le port de Rotterdam" from 1907, from the collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, is also on view. In the exhibition you also see how the Dutch painter Jan Toorop (1858–1928) was influenced by him and introduced Neo-Impressionism in the Netherlands.
The exhibition is being made in close collaboration with Museum Barberini in Potsdam. Booking an online ticket with a start time is required at the Kunsthal, including with a Museumkaart.