by Anne van Oorschot

1. Modern Art museum De Pont is located in a former wool spinning factory and the large light spaces and intimate “wool rooms” offer a good setting in which to view modern art.
2. The museum is named for the businessman Jan de Pont (1915-1987) who left a large sum of money after his death for the creation of a museum of modern art. The museum receives no government subsidy and operates solely on de Pont’s legacy.
3. The museum was recently enlarged, adding new exhibition areas and a larger café/restaurant with a lovely terrace area outside.
4. On one end of the new restaurant area, there is a lovely glassed in area which looks out over the garden – complete with crackling fireplace – where guests can relax on a comfortable couch and chairs to enjoy a drink and snacks.
5. The “Flam Keuchen” on the menu (kind of thin crusted pizza) makes a lovely snack if cut in smaller pieces.
6. The TIC members who attended didn’t have any trouble finishing the bottle of wine we ordered.
7. My favorite piece of art was the giant stainless steel piece made by Anish Kapoor – I was upside down over it!
8. For some of the other pieces, I need a little “help” to appreciate them, and had to remind myself that even though I might think I could make them…I probably could not!
9. No matter where the TIC Borrel is – it is always fun!
10. Starting in March 2017, the museum will be open every Thursday from 17.00-20.00 and admission will be free!