Opening Gestel and De Smet
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar cordially invites you to the opening of the exhibition Gestel and De Smet - colorful friendship on Thursday, April 23.
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar shows the colorful friendship between the grand master of Flemish expressionism Gustave De Smet and Leo Gestel, one of the most important innovators of Dutch art. The exhibition shows how their lives became intimately intertwined and how they influenced each other both artistically and personally. A story about friendship in both light and dark periods of life.
Program
19.00 Reception in the foyer
19.30 Opening remarks by director Marrigje Rikken
19.40 Introduction exhibition and publication by curator Kees van der Geer
19.50 Official opening moment
19.55- 21.30 Exclusive visit to the exhibition and drinks in the foyer
Date: April 23, 2026
Location: Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Canadaplein 1, 1811 KE Alkmaar
Parking: View our website for information on accessibility
We hope to welcome you to this opening. We can accommodate a limited number of guests this evening. So don't forget to register using the form below. You can register until Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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The exhibition was made possible in part by the Jaap Harten Fund, the Cultural Fund, VVNK1900 and the Countess of Bylandt Foundation. Special thanks go to The Phoebus Foundation.