Dick Bruna (1927-2017) is one of the most famous Dutch illustrators in the world. We know him as the father of miffy and the designer of book jackets for thousands of crime novels and literary thrillers within the range known as “Zwarte Beertjes”.

However, had it been up to Dick’s father, he would have become a publisher in the family business A.W. Bruna & Zoon. How did Dick Bruna realise his dream to become an illustrator instead? How did miffy come about? How did she become a worldwide phenomenon and who and what were Dick’s artistic influences? Which techniques did he use? What role did the Zwarte Beertjes play in his oeuvre? What are the hallmarks of Dick Bruna’s style? All these questions and more are answered in this exhibition.

In addition to the exhibition, there are fun workshops for everyone from toddlers to pre-schoolers and from high school students to adults.

For more information please go to our calendar.

All activities are in Dutch, however non-Dutch speakers are welcome to join in.

[FULLY BOOKED] 
Friday 14 September  13.30u-14.30hrs / Dance workshop - Dancing with miffy (age 3-6 ) 

Run, jump, roll, crawl, fall and get back up again – toddlers love to move, especially to music. It is fun, and good for them. They get to know more about their own bodies, and how to control their limbs. This workshop will be held in and around the “miffy on holiday” exhibition and led by Kumulus dance instructor Nicole Senden.

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Tuesday 9 October (19:00-20:30)/ Illustration workshop: Line work – Bruna style 18+

Miffy is an icon. With just a few lines, a minimalistic approach to colour and seemingly effortless perspective Dick Bruna brought a little white rabbit to life. The works of artists such as Matisse and of course Mondriaan were his inspiration. Artist and Kumulus visual arts instructor Marlies de Jong leads a workshop about the power of simple line use in illustrations. Admission: €6.50 for library members, €7.50 for non-members. Discount only during presale. Register: klantenservice@maastricht.nl /043-3505600

[FULLY BOOKED]
Saturday 29 September (15:00-16:00) / Dance workshop: Dancing with miffy (age 3-6)
Run, jump, roll, crawl, fall and get back up again – toddlers love to move, especially to mosic. That’s why dancing with toddlers is such fun, and it’s good for them. They get to know more about their own bodies, and how to control their limbs. This workshop will be held in and around the “miffy on holiday” exhibition and led by Kumulus dance instructor Nicole Senden.
(Sorry, this workshop is FULLY BOOKED, you can't sign in anymore)