De Stijl in the Utrecht Region - Rietveld and Mondriaan
Utrecht Region is the birthplace of De Stijl, the influential art movement that changed modern art and architecture worldwide. Artists such as Gerrit Rietveld (Utrecht, 1888), Theo van Doesburg (Utrecht, 1883), Bart van der Leck (Utrecht, 1876) and Piet Mondriaan (Amersfoort, 1872) laid the foundations for a radical new language of form with straight lines, geometric shapes and primary colours here.
In Utrecht and Amersfoort, you will discover iconic locations such as, the Central Museum, the Mondrian House, the Rietveld Schröder House, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and various Rietveld architecture in the city. Walk or cycle past special places where De Stijl is still visible in the streetscape.
De Stijl cycle route - Mondriaan meets Rietveld
De Stijl cycle route connects Utrecht, the city of Gerrit Rietveld, with Amersfoort, the birthplace of Piet Mondriaan. This special cycle route in the Utrecht region passes ten striking works of art inspired by the formal language of De Stijl. Along the route are ten monumental sculptures by artist Boris Tellegen (1986), each over 6.5 metres high. Like modern totems, they mark the landscape between Utrecht and Amersfoort and bring together art, architecture and nature. Cycle past iconic sites by Rietveld and Mondriaan and experience how the De Stijl art movement is still visible and tangible in the Utrecht region.
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More cycling routes along De Stijl - meet the artists
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De Stijl cycle route; Mondriaan meets Rietveld
De Stijl cycle route; Mondriaan meets Rietveld
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De Stijl in Utrecht: Rietveld's architecture
De Stijl in Utrecht: Rietveld's architecture
1 hour (9 km) -
De Stijl between Utrecht and Amersfoort: In search of Rietveld and Mondriaan
De Stijl between Utrecht and Amersfoort: In search of Rietveld and Mondriaan
(39 km)
Museums and architecture of De Stijl - in Utrecht and Amersfoort
Visit iconic locations in Utrecht and Amersfoort, such as the Rietveld Schröderhuis, the Centraal Museum and the Mondriaan House. From modern architecture to pioneering painting, experience De Stijl in the place where the movement originated and is still visible on the streets.
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Mondrian House
Mondrian House
Artist Piet Mondriaan's birthplace.
Visit the Mondrian House
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Rietveld Schröder House
Rietveld Schröder House
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
Visit the house
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Rietveld Pavilion
Rietveld Pavilion
Centre for modern art and designed by Rietveld.
Visit the Pavilion
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Central Museum
Central Museum
The museum where the history of Utrecht, Miffy, Rietveld come together, among others.
Visit the museum