The clouds are charging colour (version 2)
Dürst Britt & Mayhew•Mar 01, 2026 — Apr 12, 2026
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The clouds are charging colour (version 2) is an adapted sequel to the preceding namesake exhibition, focusing on the dialogue between works by Willem Hussem (1900-1974) and other artists. While in the previous version Hussem's work was also contextualised with that of his friend and contemporary Piet Ouborg (1893-1956), version 2 focuses solely on the juxtaposition with four artists from the current generation.
During his lifetime Hussem never concerned himself with artistic movements or styles, although his work did align with prevailing trends during certain periods. Over time, he shifted from figuration to a middle path between expressionism and constructivism, to finally arrive at geometrical abstraction.
The disinterest in restricting oneself or adhering to a single style, is something that is quite familiar to artists of the current generation. Experimentation or the blurring of boundaries is much more common nowadays. In the main space of the gallery works by Hussem from…
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The clouds are charging colour (version 2)
Dürst Britt & Mayhew•Mar 01, 2026 — Apr 12, 2026
Press Release
The clouds are charging colour (version 2) is an adapted sequel to the preceding namesake exhibition, focusing on the dialogue between works by Willem Hussem (1900-1974) and other artists. While in the previous version Hussem's work was also contextualised with that of his friend and contemporary Piet Ouborg (1893-1956), version 2 focuses solely on the juxtaposition with four artists from the current generation.
During his lifetime Hussem never concerned himself with artistic movements or styles, although his work did align with prevailing trends during certain periods. Over time, he shifted from figuration to a middle path between expressionism and constructivism, to finally arrive at geometrical abstraction.
The disinterest in restricting oneself or adhering to a single style, is something that is quite familiar to artists of the current generation. Experimentation or the blurring of boundaries is much more common nowadays. In the main space of the gallery works by Hussem from…



































































































































































