The New Rijksmuseum
Het nieuwe Rijksmuseum
Brought to you by the Architecture Center Houston (ArCH)
Renovation of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum started in 2003. From the beginning, the plan was opposed by unyielding counter-forces. Director Oeke Hoogendijk filmed behind the closed doors of the museum for 10 years. What was meant to be a standard-length documentary grew into an epic about ambition, love of art—and finally the historic and emotional “homecoming” of the masterpieces in 2013.
AIA Houston is a community partner for this film screening.