Museum De Wieger

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This fascinating museum focuses on the extraordinary story of Hendrik Wiegersma, a doctor famed for his striking personality. He moved to Deurne in 1917. In 1924, he began painting, and soon found success, leading to his first major exhibition at Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam in 1928. He ultimately developed to become one of the most important expressionist painters in the Netherlands. In the mid-20s, he arranged construction of the ‘De Wieger’ country home, which evolved into a meeting place for writers and artists, who came to adorn the home with their artwork. This monumental building is now home to De Wieger museum, its collection based on the legacy left by Wiegersma. The permanent collection includes gems and masterpieces from artists such as Charley Toorop, Jan Sluijters, Leo Gestel, Theo van Doesburg, Jan Mankes and Else Berg.