Antony Kok, Nelly en Theo van Doesburg
This year it is exactly 100 years ago that De Stijl was founded. The fact that this movement's 'incubation period' took place in Tilburg is not widely known. At that time Theo van Doesburg organized, with his wife Nelly and the Tilburger Antony Kok, exciting afternoons (matinées intimes) involving music, poetry, dance and conversations.
DeStijl@Tilburg is now continuing this tradition at De Pont. Esther Porcelijn will be welcoming a range of guests, including De Stijl expert Alied Ottevanger, the biographer (and niece) of Nelly van Doesburg, Wies van Moorsel, as well as the artist/philosopher Loek Grootjans. The afternoon will have a Dadaist character due to performances by Ambre & Antoine and sound poet ACG Vianen.
This activity will moreover be taking place as the conclusion to the National Museum Week. During the entire weekend of 8 and 9 April, admission to De Pont will be free!