Press release February 7, 2008

Exhibition from June 13 (opening) through September 21, 2008

Procession on June 8, 2008

Sonsbeek 2008: ‘GRANDEUR'

In 2008, the 10^th Sonsbeek international sculpture exhibition will be held, one of the major international sculpture events in Europe. The 10^th Sonsbeek exhibition is entitled  ‘Grandeur'. The concept was developed by artistic director Anna Tilroe, well-known art critic and curator. "To me, the painful but courageous pursuit to transcend your day-to-day limitations, is Grandeur."

Exhibition

Tilroe invited thirty internationally well-known artists from around the globe to visualise the aspiration for human greatness. From June 13 to September 21 2008 their sculptures and installations will be exhibited in the magnificent Sonsbeek Park in Arnhem, the Netherlands.

Procession

On June 8, 2008, the people of Arnhem will carry the art pieces through the streets to Sonsbeek Park in a solemn, but festive Procession. Tilroe: "A procession is a powerful tool to invoke a joint experience in which people feel connected. The Sonsbeek 2008 Procession has a distinct symbolic meaning: to celebrate art as symbol of human imagination and social awareness."

Legendary reputation

The Sonsbeek sculpture exhibition has a unique tradition. Since 1949, every 7 years, the event stands for a personal and critical vision concerning developments in contemporary visual arts, with a focus on sculpture. Previous artistic directors include: Saskia Bos, Valerie Smith and Jan Hoet.

For more information please visit the website www.sonsbeek2008.nl

The Netherlands, February 7, 2008

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