The Worlds of Jan Toorop

Jan Toorop (1858-1928) is often portrayed as a chameleon of styles, but he was much more than that. In The Worlds of Jan Toorop, Singer Laren rediscovers this iconic artist as a citizen of the world and innovator, whose work could not be confined to a single movement or identity. 

This ambitious exhibition shows Toorop in the full breadth of his artistry – from Java to Brussels, from symbolism to luminism – alongside international artists who influenced him and whom he himself inspired. Never before has his work been placed so convincingly in the context of his time and his cultural roots.

With over 75 masterpieces and surprising combinations, The Worlds of Jan Toorop presents a visually rich, layered and contemporary view of one of the Netherlands' most innovative artists.