My first time ... Musée Visionaire

In our case, we are visiting the exhibition "(de)coded". We see works by eight different artists. I have the impression that the artists and their creative work as a whole are more in focus than an individual work. The short descriptions give us good access to the artworks we experience, which is something we as art laypeople really like. The concept of "coding" or "decoding" is not immediately obvious in all the works, but this in turn invites us to take a closer look. I won't give any more away: no spoilers! Because you should go and see the exhibition.

The museum writes about itself: "We don't exhibit what others do, but go on expeditions to discover hidden treasures in archives, studios and psychiatric institutions to track down the creative potential of urban originals, quirky birds and unknown artists." This impartiality towards artistic conventions is clearly evident in this museum. The concept and the selection of works on display offer a light-hearted and fresh view of art that I have never seen before.

At the end, we leave the museum in the traditional way through the "gift shop". This one has it all: in addition to the obligatory publications and small items that can be purchased, interested visitors will also find works by the artists for sale. Now that's a suitable souvenir from an exhibition.

My conclusion? I'll be back! Thanks to the manageable size of the museum, the exhibition can be explored in its entirety and allows visitors to immerse themselves fully in the topic. This unconventional view of art was a lasting and positive surprise for me.