The Groninger Museum will be presenting Hide and Seek, Maarten Baas: the first major solo exhibition of designer Maarten Baas (1978). Baas is one of the most influential Dutch designers of the early 21st century. His conceptual, humoristic, rebellious and theatrical designs can be found where art and design meet. On show in the exhibition will be pieces from his Clay collection and Grandfather Clock, as well as his graduation collection Smoke, which brought him world renown. Maarten Baas will also be creating new work especially for the exhibition.
Maarten Baas Hide & Seek
18 Feb – 24 Sep 2017
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Maarten Baas
Considered one of the most influential artist-designers of the early 21st century, Maarten Baas works at the intersection of art and design. Known for his rebellious, intellectual, and theatrical style, his oeuvre spans conceptual art, craftsmanship, installation, public space, and performance.