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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · 10d

Psst our museum is selling Warhols. 19,95 @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social
Just saying 🛒

yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · 24d

Go team museum @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social! 🏛️ Incredibly proud of this team, including all of our freelancers, volunteers, and everyone not pictured! It’s a privilege to call them ‘my team,’ as they’re the ones who make this museum what it is. ❤️

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just before stepping down as director of The Museum of Modern Art, Glenn Lowry gave an inspiring interview to El País english-elpais-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/english....

Glenn Lowry, director of the MoMA: ‘I am unabashedly clear that public institutions serve the public’

For 30 years, he has determined the destiny of one of the world’s most important museums — now, he’s making his last reflections before descending from its top position

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Jun 27

This Sunday is the opening of ‘Al het weten van de wereld’ with a book market in the garden at museum @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social in The Hague. You are welcome from 12 PM to 5 PM! 🌞 🌞 🌞

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Jun 4

David Hammons, 2025. Now this is how you do a catalogue.
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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Jun 2

Join our Book Lunch this Thursday with artists Annabelle Binnerts & Eva van Bemmelen. They'll discuss "Reading Characters," their project exploring the playful side of typography and language.
🗓️ June 5, 12:00–13:00 📍 Huis van het boek @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · May 26

“Liegen alsof het gedrukt staat” lees de review over Mythen en Mogelijkheden @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social nu in @metropolism.bsky.social metropolism.com/nl/recensie/...

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · May 23

Super fun double bill this Sunday
@huisvanhetboek.bsky.social

14:00 – Live Book Making as an Art Form podcast w/ Team Thursday
15:00 – Opening The Alfabet Zelfportretten by Philip Akkerman

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Apr 11

Quick look at one of the most important books in history. 📖 Now on view as part of Myths and Possibilities at Museum @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social in The Hague. Imaginary worlds, alternative histories, and fictional visions of the future are timeless.

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Apr 10

Now at Museum @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social Myths and Possibilities. Imaginary worlds, alternative histories, and fictional visions of the future are timeless.

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Apr 8

Fijn stuk in de krant vandaag over @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social - www.volkskrant.nl/tentoonstell...

Fantasiewerelden, ontsproten aan het hoofd van de makers, nemen het Haagse Huis van het boek over

In de tentoonstelling Mythes en mogelijkheden in museum Huis van het boek in Den Haag zijn boeken en kunstwerken te zien die de grenzen van de werkelijkheid verkennen en nieuwe werelden scheppen, van ...

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Apr 4

Nu @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social Huis van Ludwig Volbeda

yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 28

Some say it’s the most important book ever printed: the Nuremberg Chronicle from 1493! ✨ A stunning illustrated world history blending real events speculative fiction. Hugely influential! See it @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social in the current exhibition"Myths and Possibilities"

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 28

This coming Sunday at 2 PM is the second recording of The Bookmaking Podcast @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social this time is Limestone Bookshop the best specialist bookstore in the South!
The recording is with a live audience, so please join!

yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 23

This incredible photo of Keith Richards at home was captured by Christopher Simon Sykes. As shared in his autobiography Life, the guitarist's initial career aspiration was to become a librarian. :)

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Annemarieke Willemsen @amwillemsen.bsky.social · Mar 19

Yesterday, Book Museum in The Hague organized manuscript viewing for attendees of launch of Byvanck database on #miniatures in #medieval #manuscripts. A merry morning meandering memorable margins! Thanks to colleagues @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social

King David with birds in margin, Book of Hours, Huis van het Boek Den Haag, foto: A. Willemsen, Leiden, 2025

Hare in margin, manuscript, Huis van het Boek Den Haag, foto: A. Willemsen, Leiden, 2025

Author portrait, manuscript, Huis van het Boek Den Haag, foto: A. Willemsen, Leiden, 2025

Adoration of Magi with pilgrim badges in margin, Book of Hours, Huis van het Boek Den Haag, foto: A. Willemsen, Leiden, 2025

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 19

Amazing evening at the opening of 'Myths & Possibilities' and 'House of Ludwig Volbeda' @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social ! Busy, vibrant, inspiring. Music by Tomo Katsurada. Kicking off our year's theme on fact & fiction in books – crucial now more than ever. Fiction connects! Thanks to all who joined!

yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 14

A museum like the House of the Book @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social wouldn't be complete without a bookstore! Our bookshop, run by the amazing Marijn and Nathalie, specializes in unique books on book history, art, and related to our exhibitions. Feel free to come and take a look! ✨

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 13

Thursday March 20, 12.00 Book Lunch with Leonie Brandner @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social on the Madrake, human rooted medicinal death scream 😱 🥪 📕

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 13

This Lego Letterpress needs your support! 39 days to get to 1000 supporters and make it real! ideas.lego.com/projects/a6d...

Letterpress

Letterpress was the dominant form of printing for hundreds of years, reaching its zenith in the Industrial Revolution. In recent years it has seen a ...

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 9

Team @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social represent @ CPC loop Den Haag 🏃🏃‍♀️

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 3

Reality & fiction blur @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social upcoming "Myths & Possibilities" starting with Thomas More's 1516 book "Utopia." Opening Friday 7 march 6.30pm

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Mar 1

“Why don’t you wear a suit?” Winston Churchill visiting the White House in 1942

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Feb 28

Wicked Art Education" book launch! 🚀 March 12, 2025 @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social Presentation & workshop. Link for info/registration! www.huisvanhetboek.nl/zien-doen-le...

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yoerimeessen.bsky.social @yoerimeessen.bsky.social · Feb 27

New book club alert! "Wi Buku, Wi Tori" Afro-Surinamese literature starting soon. Limited spots! @tailorsandwearers x @huisvanhetboek.bsky.social Info: [email protected]