How do you create a painting full of light and colour using tiny dots and short brushstrokes? Paul Signac (1863–1935) was a master of Neo-Impressionism. Building on the work of Georges Seurat, he developed Pointillism: a painting technique in which dots and short brushstrokes come together to create a symphony of colour. Up close, you can see the individual brushstrokes; from a distance, the colours blend before your eyes.

In Signac. Symphony of Colours, discover colourful landscapes, portraits and lively harbour scenes. Signac was fascinated by light, colour and water, and found inspiration in many different places. The Netherlands also captured his imagination. During his visits, he painted subjects including the port of Rotterdam and the windmill at Edam.

Signac was not only a painter, but also a writer, collector, mentor and an important ambassador for Neo-Impressionism. He maintained close ties with artists across Europe and actively promoted this new approach to painting. The exhibition traces the development of Signac’s work and his influence on other artists. Alongside his own work, you’ll see paintings by his contemporaries, including Théo van Rysselberghe and Jan Toorop.

During the guided tour, the guide engages pupils and students in conversation about the artworks, asks questions that encourage close observation, and gives them short assignments.

Book a guided tour for your class or group and discover the work of Paul Signac and his contemporaries at the Kunsthal.

Book your guided tour

This guided tour is available for secondary education and vocational and higher education
Available from 27 October 2026 to 28 February 2027

Please submit your request for a class or group visit at least three weeks in advance. We will let you know within ten working days whether we can accommodate your class or group on the requested date.

  • Duration: approximately 60 minutes per guided tour

  • Cost: €75 per group (maximum 15 pupils/students per tour)

  • Teachers and supervisors accompanying a school visit receive free admission

  • Please read the house rules carefully and discuss them with your pupils or students before your visit

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