Art Route Erasmus University Rotterdam

The art route begins at the main entrance near the security lodge on Burgemeester Oudlaan. It leads you past most artworks on campus Woudestein of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). Due to campus developments between now and 2013, the art route has been adjusted temporarily.

Would you like more information on the art route? Please contact Art Affairs, Erasmus University Rotterdam, on phone (010) 408

2802 or kunstzaken@efb.eur.nl.

Start Art Route

The route starts at the monument (buildings A and C) which you will find at the 2nd entrance halfway Burgemeester Oudlaan (see map Woudestein).

Municipal monument 01 1970

The A-building (with, among others, the auditorium or aula and Senaatszaal, where most academic ceremonies take place) is part of the set of buildings pertaining to EUR’s precursor, the Nederlandse Economische Hogeschool (NEH), as do adjoining buildings C, B, H and P. They all date from 1970 and were designed by architects Elffers, Van der Heyden and Hoogeveen. In 2006, this set of buildings was declared a municipal monument.

Building A was restored in 2009, under the direction of architect Gerard Frishert (CEAC Design

Consortium BV). The very same architect is undertaking the present restoration of building C, which will be finished by September 2012.

>> On the lawn near the monument (corner Collegelaan and Singellaan), you will find the ‘Impossible Cuboid’. > 02

Prof.dr. J. Verhoeff, Dick Baas Becking, Popke Bakker

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The Impossible Cuboid, 1988

Koos Verhoeff is emeritus professor of mathematical informatics at the EUR. This cube is a tribute to the artist Escher, who made a drawing of the impossible cube in the Belvedère engraving. The cube was a gift by Olivetti Nederland BV on the 75th anniversary of the university in 1988 and was unveiled on 8 November 1989. At the time, Olivetti was an important supplier of the university’s computers.

It was a real challenge for Prof. Verhoeff and his co-designers to come up with a feasible construction for the impossible cube. Unfortunately, the aforementioned engraving is not part of EUR’s collection; luckily, a number other engravings of the artist’s are (see no. 31, artotheek).

>> Further along the lawn there is a sundial, a form of applied art. > 03

03 Sun dial

This was given by the Rotterdam Medical Faculty to EUR’s predecessor, the NEH, in 1970.

>> Walk along Collegelaan. Once past the pond, you will find the statue of Erasmus. > 04

Erasmus 04 Gift by an alumnus. The work is based on the statue of Erasmus which can be found next to the medieval inner city church Laurenskerk.

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Walk past building F towards Sportlaan. Take the 1st turn right. Keeping the pond to your right, walk towards Institutenlaan. Turn right. On your right, you will find a work by Karel Appel. > 05

05 Karel Appel

No title, 1969

Appel’s ceramic tile tableau was presented to the university by the Rotterdam-based Meneba flour factory on its 50th anniversary, which coincided with the official opening of Woudestein campus. The artist Karel Appel (1921-2006) was trained at the Amsterdam Rijksakademie. Together with artists Constant and Corneille, he founded the COBRA group. The tile tableau is representative of the work he created in the 60s, when he also made brightly coloured wooden and aluminium sculptures of humans and animals, as well as gouaches and lithos.

>> Go up the stairs underneath Appel’s tableau. Cross the square and walk towards the carillon’s overhead bridge. > 06

Carillon 06

The carillon was presented to Erasmus University by the Rotterdam council in 1969.

>> Walk underneath the overhead bridge and turn around. The windows of the overhead bridge are partly covered by Hoffmann’s glass art. > 07

Stefan Hoffmann 07

In March 2007, when he was artist in residence, Hoffmann was given the opportunity to ‘test out’ printing on glass. By now, he has applied this art form in different works.

>> Underneath the overhead bridge towards the right, you will find a large bronze statue. > 08

08 Ger van Iersel

No title, 1983

This artwork is better known at the EUR as Alma Mater (mild, generous mother). The statue was unveiled on 8 November 1983 by the chair of Stichting Universiteitsfonds Rotterdam (predecessor of Trustfonds EUR) which presented the statue to the university.

The sculpture is a tribute to Mr B. J. de Boer, LLM, secretary to the Trustees, who later chaired the executive board of the Nederlandse Economische Hogeschool and consecutively EUR’s executive board. About 20 years after the creation of this piece, the artist was highly flattered by the news that EUR staff referred to it as Alma Mater.

>> Turn back, passing underneath the overhead bridge. In the sunken garden in the centre of the

square, you will find Ans van Haersolt’s statue. It is also known as The Dying Swan. > 09

Ans van Haersolte 09

No title

Sculptor Ans van Haerscholte (1911-1991) typically made so-called organic abstract works, as is also demonstrated by artwork no. 35.

>> Enter the A-building (on your left). Next to the auditorium’s entrance, a wall relief depicts the map of Rotterdam. > 10

10 P.V. van Stuijvenberg

Rotterdam in ceramics, 1969

>> Inside the draught lobby, on the right, you will find the likeness of dr. K. P. van der Mandele, LLM. > 11

Charlotte van Pallandt 11

Dr. K. P. van der Mandele, LLM, 1966

From 1918 onwards, dr. K. P. van der Mandele, LLM (1880-1975) held many positions on the board of the Nederlandsche Handelshoogeschool (NHH) and Nederlandse Economische Hogeschool (NEH). Between 1945 and 1964, he was President of the Trustees. The NHH and NEH were predecessors in title of Erasmus University Rotterdam. .

>> On the left-hand side of the draught lobby, you will find the effigy of C. A. P. van Stolk. > 12

Artist unknown 12

C. A. P. van Stolk C. A. P. van Stolk (1857-1934) is one of the 3 founders of the Nederlandsche Handels-hoogeschool (NHH). W. C. Mecs, LLM, J. A. Ruys and he managed get funding from Rotterdam businessmen for the official start of the NHH on 8 November 1913. Until his death in 1934, Van Stolk was a member of the Trustees, initially as vice president (1913-1920).

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Go inside the lobby in front of the auditorium or aula. Over its entrance, there is a bronze plaque of Erasmus. > 13

Charlotte van Pallandt 13

Erasmus, 1973

The plaque was a gift from the city of Rotterdam on the occasion of the official foundation of the Erasmus University Rotterdam on 8 November 1973. A 2nd copy of the plaque normally hangs over the entrance to the faculty building of the Erasmus Medical Centre. This has had to be temporarily moved due to the new development of the academic hospital.

>> In the lobby, go left towards the examination rooms. >14

Atelier Géèf 14

Desiderius Multiplex, 2009

The sculpture Desiderius Multiplex, fashioned from bronze alloys, is a creation by restoration architect Gerard Frishert of Atelier Géèf. The pedestal consists of a pile of books bearing the titles of works by Erasmus. The statue was unveiled in December 2009 by Prof.dr. S. W. J. Lamberts to celebrate the completed restoration of building A. Prof. Lamberts was rector magnificus or vice-chancellor from 2003-2009.

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15 Signature wall

Behind Desiderius Multiplex there is the glass signature wall by Annemoon Geurts. Graduates of this university can put their signature on this form of applied art. The oldest signature was made by an alumnus who graduated in 1918.

>> Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Next to the rector magnificus’ room, you will find a work by Hans Wilschut. > 16

16 Hans Wilschut

Lupu, 2007

The artist took this photograph of a residential area in Shanghai from the top of an iron bridge. High-rise blocks are disappearing into the fog, traffic rushes onto the bridge – the spectator is confronted with a seething, teeming city. Hans Wilschut’s comment: ’You’re being pulled into the city as if on a roller coaster.’

>> Take the elevator to the1st floor. On the wall opposite, there’s a work by Co Westerik. > 17

17 Co Westerik

1979

With other artists from The Hague – Herman Berserik, Jan van Heel, Willem Hussem and Jaap Nanninga – Westerik belonged to the 50s Posthoorn group, also known as the Nieuwe Haagse School. In his early career, Westerik – with a very particular style all his own – lacked recognition. Because of Westerik’s cut-outs, play with the point of view and focus on details, he causes the spectator to experience both intimacy and drama through seemingly minor themes. Everyday subjects are dealt with in distorted but still realistic surroundings. Co Westerik has come to be one of the most important realist painters in the Netherlands and won several awards for his work.

This pen and ink drawing was a gift to Prof. B. Leijnse on the occasion of his leave-taking as vice-chancellor or rector. The work symbolizes the handing over of the chancellorship: the experienced rector welcomes the new one. Prof. B. Leijnse was vice-chancellor from 1975-1979. He was succeeded by Prof. J. Sperna Weiland.

>> Go through the doors to the Senaatszaal. On your left, you will find the portrait gallery. >18

Portrait gallery 18

The gallery consists of an arbitrary selection of professors who held the position of vice-chancellor or rector magnificus for a minimum of 1 year at EUR or its predecessors.

>> On the right-hand side of the Senaatszaal, you will find the laureates. >19

Laureates 19

Photographs of new laureates are added to this wall each year.

>> Go through the doors of the Senaatszaal. > 20

20 Charlotte van Pallandt

Queen Juliana, 1973

Charlotte van Pallandt (1898-1997) is one of the most important Dutch sculptors of the 20th century. Born into a titled family who were disapproving of a profession in the arts, she nevertheless decided to become an artist. In 1978, Van Pallandt’s involvement with sculpture resulted in the 1st Charlotte van Pallandt Award for young artists up to the age of 35.

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Willem Verbon 21

Prince Bernhard, 1988

Willem Verbon (1921-2003) was a sculptor who principally made sculptures for public space. Many of his statues can be found in Rotterdam and its environs. His work consists of figurative sculptures, mostly representing historic figures. After his death, a permanent exposition was opened on the Müllerpier in 2004, entitled Sterke stad or Strong City. Several numismatic coins designed by Verbon belong to EUR’s Dutch economic numismatic collection.

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22 Aart van den IJssel

Wire object, 1969

Sculptor Aart van den IJssel (1922-1983) won most acclaim for his animal sculptures. Works by Van den IJssel can principally be found in The Hague’s public space. In 2004, a triennial art award of the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg was named after him because of his contribution to the development of the visual arts from 1950 onwards.

>> Go down the stairs in front of the Senaatszaal. On the right-hand wall of the Aula’s lobby is a white marble slab. >23

Commemorative stone 23

On the commemorative stone, it says: ‘W. C. Mees, LLM, J. A. Ruys, C. A. P. Stolk, founders N.E.H. 1913’.

>> Take the passageway on the right towards building C. >24

24 Lucebert

Eating people, 1969

Lucebert’s work with ‘Eating people’ originally hang in restaurant the Etude in building H. The artist had attached a slate to his work for students’ comments on the food. After a conversion of the canteen, the artwork would not fit there anymore, so room was created for it here.

>> Carry on down the corridor and turn left into the Erasmus Gallery. >25

25 Erasmus Gallery

With its exhibits in the administrative wing, the Erasmus Gallery is aiming to contribute to the intellectual and cultural environment of students, staff and visitors. The gallery hosts exhibitions consisting of selections of EUR’s own collections, but also of artists whose works have been or will be purchased. The idea is for Erasmus Gallery to attune as much as possible to the programmatic contents of the university, thus presenting art in connection with science.

>> In the Erasmus Gallery, you will also find the numismatic showcase. >26

26 Numismatic showcase

This showcase features coins from EUR’s Dutch economic numismatic collection. One of the objects on display in the 1st of the 3 showcases is a miniature version of Ad Haring’s glass object near the main campus entrance on Burgemeester Oudlaan (see no. 51). Copies of this version are annually presented to students who have excelled in their studies or contributed significantly to society.

In addition, the image of Erasmus over the entrance to the aula (see no. 13) is found here in the shape of a coin. Also on show are several medals which the university awards on special occasions. The numismatic coins on display in a 2nd showcase show the effigies of well-known Dutch industrialists and others

who have made their mark in the field of economics. All medals are part of the Erasmus University’s Dutch economic numismatic collection.

>> Leave the gallery. Directly opposite the exit, there is a showcase. > 27

Showcase Flows of money 27

This model of the money flows in our economy used to work on running water.

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(The art route continues in the University Library (building B). Due to the restoration of building C, the indoor route is closed off until September 2012. Should you so wish, this might be a good coffee moment at restaurant the Etude!)

Turn right and leave the building via the left-hand exit, crossing the square diagonally towards the carillon, past the Etude. Go up the wheelchair ramp. Keep to the left. Go down the stairs on the right and turn left into Institutenlaan. Take the path on the left of the pond, which leads to the temporary entrance of the University Library (building B).

Pass through the electronic entrance gates and go up the stairs to the 1st floor. Pass through room Langeveld. Take the door on the left to room Mees. Walk past the lending counter. Opposite the winding stairs, there is a showcase. > 28

28 Tinbergen showcase

Jan Tinbergen worked for the NEH from 1933-1973. He was mainly active in the fields of econometrics and economic-political theory. In 1969, he received the 1st Nobel prize for economics. Among the items on display are the diploma as well as a replica of the Nobel prize. The real gold medal can be found in the Dutch economic numismatic collection of the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Tinbergen’s pocket diary, also on display, shows a little of the great economist’s character.

>> Turn around to face the wall to the left of the original entrance. > 29

City map 29

This city map of Rotterdam dates from 1694 and was made by the cartographers Johannes de Vou and Romeyn de Hooghe.

>> The library lobby features a ceramic tableau which stretches all around the void over the

lending counter. > 30

Wim Strijbosch 30

Communication wall, 1969

The genesis of the letter character and its significance for human communication has been portrayed in the guise of a comic strip. The ceramic wall decoration is 62 meters long and 1.30 meters high. It was made in collaboration with the Royal delftware factory Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles in Delft, founded in 1653.

The ceramic wall tableau has been executed in black and white. The chamotte base has been decorated with slip, a thin layer of potter’s clay on ceramics used to alter the colour or scratch in additional decorations. The artist conducted thorough historic research before designing his work, which was made when the original buildings on Woudestein were completed in 1969. Sadly, the artist died before his assignment was completed.

>> Take the spiral staircase upstairs. The art lending library or artotheek of the university is on the 1st floor. > 31

31 Artotheek

Artworks from the University’s Graphic Art Collection – started back in 1964 – can be seen in the library. University staff can choose art here with which to enliven their working space. Graphic art

can be borrowed at the virtual library counter.

During the C-building’s restoration, which will be finished by September 2012, part of the art lending library can be found in building E (EB and E1). In the E-building, you will also find artwork nos. 35 and 36.

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Go down via the spiral staircase, keeping the lending counter on your left. Go to room Langeveld. On top of the railings around the void, a ceramic installation may be seen. > 32

Diet Wiegman 32

Clichés balancing on the edge, 1987

‘Knowledge is continually passed on, discarded or reviewed. This leads to individual points of view, which thereupon become generally accepted’, according to the artist. This is visualized by the ceramic objects. From this point of view, Wiegman created his ceramic sculptures. As a result, the Venus of Milo is visible, but not present. A 2nd object contains an imitation of a painting by Malevitz, which is used as the base for a building.

From 2 severed fragments of a portrait ofBuddha, an African mask emerges, both sculptures forming a single statue. Finally, an overly familiar industrial product – which has been cut up –is also balancing on the railings. Its destruction is inherent in its construction and vice

versa.

The 4 objects are material and immaterial sculptures where one image exists by the grace of another. The sculptures blend in with the architecture, yet remaining autonomous. This artwork was realized when the library was extended in 1987 and is a gift from Stichting Universiteitsfonds Rotterdam.

>> Go to the south side of the staircase, going up the stairs a few steps. > 33

33 Henk Huig

The identity crisis of Tielse Flip

On loan from the architect J. Dunnebier since 1968, this piece was acquired by EUR in 1997. J. Dunnebier had originally acquired the artwork for himself but had underestimated its size: it turned out too large for either his home or his office.

The work was insured by the architect – he dutifully paid the annual insurance premium. The premium was what drew his inheritors’ attention to this 'forgotten' piece. In 1997, they sold the artwork to the university.

>> Leave the University Library via room Langeveld and the temporary entrance. Turn left towards the Sports building (S). At the entrance, you will find a tile

tableau. > 34

Bouke IJlstra 34

Tile tableau, 1969

IJlstra (also spelled Ylstra) had received training as a graphic artist and painter in Rotterdam. In the late 50s, he developed a so-called an encrustration technique for white artificial stone or light-coloured marble which he called ‘graphic natural stone intarsia’. It followed that he referred to most of his large mural works as ‘graphic walls’.

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Return to the pond and take a left. Go to the rear entrance of the administrative or E-building. In the central stairwell, there are 3 statues by Ans van Haersolte. > 35

35 Ans van Haersolte

No title

At the time, the statues symbolized the then 3 faculties of the Erasmus University: Economics, Medicine & Health Sciences, and Law. Originally, they had been put in front of the administrative building on the occasion of the opening of its opening in 1970. They were paid for by means of the so-called 1% ruling, which decreed that 1% of the total building costs had to be spent on art. A 4th – reclining – statue representing the new ‘central interfaculty’ of the 70s (Philosophy) was

never realized because of financial reasons.

When moved for restoration purposes because damaged by weather conditions, the 3 sculptures turned out to be unable to withstand the grabbers of our mini crane. The 1st statue crumbled on impact: it was hollow. Based on Van Haersolte’s design sketches, the statue was recreated by one of her pupils.

>> The roof of the stairwell is sporting a glass application. > 36

Glass application 36

The glass application in the stairwell’s skylight was designed by art students.

>> Go outside, towards building H. Go up the stairs underneath Appel’s tableau and enter building H. > 37

37 Ger van Iersel

No title, 1969

In spring 1963, the government made available1% of the gross building costs of the future university ‘for decorative purposes’. Ger van Iersel was 1 of the artists who was commissioned. In 1962, Van Iersel was awarded a Rotterdam prize called the Laurenspenning.

>> In the stairwell, there is a work by drs. E. Th. M. Sadée. > 38

Drs. Eduard Th. M. Sadée 38

Entrepreneur, 1966

On loan from the artist from 1969 to 1996, after which it was acquired by EUR.

>> Take the elevator to the 17th floor. > 39

39 Faculty Club

On the 17th floor of building H, minor art exhibits are organized frequently in the lobby in front of the Faculty Club as well as inside the Faculty Club itself.

>> Go down the corridor towards the main elevators. > 40

40 Max von Kreyfelt

Up&Down, 2007

Max von Kreyfelt creates composite photographic images intended as installations. He has these images printed on large size reusable sticker material and sticks them unto the wall like a 2nd skin, cutting out squares from the work so the wall becomes visible within the work– a spatial intervention. He himself says, ‘The work is intended to have a sobering influence on present-day materialism and consumerism.’

>> Walk to the end of the corridor. Go through the right-hand door to the main elevators. > 41

41 Mirjam Hoekman

Wings of inspiration, 2001 - plaster, casting wax, paper

According to the artist, the title of her work – Wings of Inspiration – tells it all. Inspiration is an indispensible part of all creative processes. At times it gives us wings to find new paths, discover certain connections and understand specific processes – whereas at others, ‘she’ merely gives us the strength to continue where others would give up. Every human being is touched, ‘kissed’ by these wings – but some more than others. This might take the shape of a powerful thought, being moved by a memory, the beauty of a formula, or our

relations with other people – when or how inspiration strikes is impossible to say. The main thing is to allow her in.

In the statuette Wings of Inspiration, the man spreads his arms fully to allow the butterflies to envelop him. He becomes open to inspiration. It is not merely coincidental that it is reminiscent of the famous drawing by Leonardo da Vinci in which the golden ratio of human proportions was depicted. For centuries, the discovery of the golden ratio itself was a source of inspiration for both the arts and sciences.

>> To the left of this artwork, a stained glass window may be seen. > 42

Dick Broos 42

Stained glass window, 1932

The window was originally sited in the building of the Nederlandse Economische Hogeschool (NEH) on the Rotterdam road Pieter de Hooghweg.

>> Take 1 of the elevators on the right and go up to the 3rd floor. > 43

Art Collection Erasmus 43

In 1964, Erasmus University Rotterdam started its Graphic Art Collection, enabling students to enjoy the plastic arts and the adornment of public spaces and staff rooms. Part of the collection can be viewed on several floors of building H.

>> Return to the small elevators at the Faculty Club. Leave the building. Turn right towards building L. In the lobby on the left, you will find a floor relief. > 44

Han Schuil 44

Floor relief, 1991

Han Schuil (1958) designed the floor of the interior street space in the L-building. At the suggestion of Wim Crouwel, former director of the Rotterdam museum Boijmans van Beuningen and former professor at EUR, architect Wim Quist invited the artist in 1991 to make a contribution to the new building.

Schuil’s work is abstract. He fashions aluminium or copper forms and paints them, using bright colours. To counteract wear and tear, this particular artwork has been carried out in alloyed steel and brass.

Schuil: ‘What I like about this commission is the walkway above from which you can look at the floor. I consider my work to be two-dimensional, like a painting’. About the design itself, he says, ‘The arrows represent snakes biting their tails. It’s an image which I have used before in my work’.

>> Leave the L-building, walking towards building T. > 45

45 JanTinbergen’s maxim

On one of the benches, the best-known of Tinbergen’s maxims has been inscribed: The profit is constituted by sharing’.

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46 Antony Kleinepier

Router (salix tristis), 2006

The work is intended as a meeting place for students and staff. Inspired by the trees in the borough of Kralingen – in which EUR is located – Kleinepier chose his design. The artist mostly employs materials and wood in his works. Router is Kleinepier’s first outdoor work. Originally, it was located underneath the awnings of building T. At a later point, it was moved to its present location. Router was presented to EUR by the Rotterdam housing corporation com.wonen in 2006.

>> Go to the left entrance of building T. > 47

47 Mirjam Hoekman

Cascading light

Just as the human form is constantly subject to change – from fetus to old age – so our perception of the world around us is always changing because of our emotions, memories and subconscious desires. This is Mirjam Hoekman’s point of departure in all her work. In The Metamorphosis, Ovid speaks of the ‘pliable wax, [which,] stamped with new design, is no longer what it was; does not keep the same form; but is still one and the same’. The manifestation of the artwork, its appearance, is in continuous metamorphosis. Everything is in flux, all materials are usable. The feelings and desires from which the images spring remain constant. Feelings of dearness or irony towards our past, human connectedness and violence, transience and beauty. All of this constitutes the ‘pliable wax’ that keeps changing form (ram-art.nl). (ram-art.nl).

>> Take the escalator to the 3rd floor. Enter the right-hand corridor towards the overhead bridge connecting buildings T and M. > 48

48 Henc van Maarseveen

Henc van Maarseveen, emeritus professor of constitutional and administrative law at the university, is also an artist. In 2007, these so-called ‘sliding prints’ were given to Erasmus University by the artist.

>> On your left, you will find room Sorbonne (M2-03). Outside of lecturing hours, it is freely accessible. > 49

49 Wil Fruytier

Wall hangings

In spring 1963, the government made available 1% of the gross building costs of the future university ‘for decorative purposes’. Wil Fruytier was 1 of the artists commissioned. Wil Fruytier (1915 - 2007) is seen as 1 of the pioneers of modern Dutch textile arts. In the 50s she gave the wall hanging, with its spatial dimensions, an autonomous position within her oeuvre.

>> Leave room Sorbonne and walk straight on. On your left, there is room Oxford (M1-12). Outside of lecturing hours, it is freely accessible. > 50

Louis Looijschelder and Anne Boer

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No title, 1978

Existential themes such as love, transitoriness and eternity are very pertinent to Looijschelder’s work. He pictures these in primary colours, ranging from dark to light shades. He puts symbols on top of each other, creating different levels of meaning and offering a view into the artist’s world. Often, he will lead the viewer’s eyes through window frames and keyholes towards a distant horizon. This way, he not only draws attention to the distance and the contemplations inevitably evoked by such vistas, but also to the very act of painting: the magic illusions of the canvas.

>> Leave the building and go left, passing building J. Near the porter’s lodge on the roundabout there is a glass relief. > 51

Ad Haring 51

Glasreliëf ‘De civilitate’, 1996

This portrait of Erasmus was adapted from a 1526 engraving by Albert Dürer. The title refers to a 1530 book by Erasmus, De Civilitate Morum Puerilium, or, On Civility in Children, a manual for youngsters in pursuit of good manners.

The medal version of this relief – which can be viewed in 1 of the numismatic showcases – is presented by EUR’s Executive Board to students who have excelled in their studies, contributed significantly to society or have accomplished a notable personal achievement.

>> This is where the art route ends.

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Appendix Art Route

Due to campus developments, a number of artworks are temporarily inaccessible or in storage.

Nos. I - IV are normally located in the hall of building C (see no. 1). This building is being restored. In September 2012, the C-hall will be accessible again.

Polyhedral Netstructure I

Gerard Caris, 1977

Gerard Caris did his art training in the US. Since his return to the Netherlands in the 60s, he exclusively started making abstract geometric work. His sculptures, wall reliefs and drawings have a mathematical feel to them and are based on research into crystal structures, as is clear from this monumental work.

Since the 70s, Caris has specialized in research into fivefold symmetry, which led to his discovery of crystal structures which until then had not been mapped scientifically: his dodecahedrons (crystal structures with a certain geometry) turned out to be the precursors to a chemical tour de force which was not discovered until the 80s.

The sculpture was presented to EUR in 2009 by electricity company EON.

>> The hall is decorated with 3 white wall reliefs. > II

Dick Elffers II No title, 1969

These works, too, were realized upon the construction of EUR’s predecessor, the Nederlandse Economische Hogeschool (NEH) in 1969. Dick Elffers is brother to Cees Elffers, who is 1 of the architects of this oldest part of Woudestein campus.

>> The relief in the smoking area in the C hall commemorates the students that died during World War II. > III

III Commemorative stone

Joop van Kralingen, 1948

Wording: 1940-1945 VIVORUM RECORDATIO MORTUORUM VITA (‘May the life of the dead inspire the living to commemorate them’)

The figures on the plaque – a truncated tree, a woman and a budding tree – are symbols of death, peace and life, respectively.

>> Further down the hall, to the right, you will find a plaque. > IV

Anniversary gift IV

Presented to EUR on its 5th anniversary in 1938 by the Katholieke Hogeschool Tilburg, now Tilburg University.

The artwork below used to be located on the lawn between buildings L and H. Because of the development on campus, the clock has been put into temporary storage. In 2013, it will be given a new home.

Hans Citroen

Global time, 1993

According to the artist, a modern sense of time is specifically a global sense of time. The present-day perception of time and global awareness are inextricably bound. The artist’s words explain the title of his work. The clock was given by the 3 faculties then situated in building L (Law, Social Sciences and Art Sciences) on the occasion of the university’s 16th anniversary.

The clock was unveiled on 27 October 1993 bydr. H.J. van der Molen, president of EUR’s Executive Board.