Goddelijk brons, Indonesische bronzen van 600 tot 1600. Divine bronze, ancient Indonesian bronzes. 30 april t/m 31 juli Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. 1989

This poster by Vincent van Baar advertises the exhibition of Indonesian bronze works from 600 to 1600 at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The design, with its focused image of a bronze sculpture, really emphasizes the physical essence of the art. The texture of the bronze is highlighted – you can almost feel the cool smoothness contrasting with the rougher parts. Look closely, and you’ll see the details of the artist’s hands, tracing the curves of the figure, and the throne the figure is seated on. This is not just about replicating a form; it's about translating a vision into something touchable, something real. I am put in mind of Anish Kapoor, another artist whose deep and sympathetic understanding of materials informs his work. Like Kapoor, Van Baar, through this poster, invites us to think about art as more than just an image, but as an object that occupies space, engages with light, and embodies a whole history of making.