Would you like to find out more about Paul Signac? Listen to the special episode of the Dutch Alle Geschiedenis Ooit ('All History Ever') podcast, produced in collaboration with Nationale-Nederlanden, a partner of the Kunsthal. Delve into Signac’s compelling and eventful life: from his adventures at sea to his special love for the port of Rotterdam.
Did you know that the origins of our modern screens and pixels actually date back to the 19th century? Paul Signac didn’t mix his paint on a palette, but placed pure, unmixed dots side by side, just like the pixels on your screen. The result: the colours only blend together in your own eye, creating a magical, vibrant effect that you simply have to experience in person. Signac was also fascinated by the Netherlands; the raw energy of the port of Rotterdam inspired him to create absolute masterpieces, such as Le port de Rotterdam (1907).
Discover these and more facts in the special Signac episode of the Dutch Alle Geschiedenis Ooit ('All History Ever') podcast. Listen to the episode from via Podimo, Spotify and other platforms. Made possible by NN, main partner of the Kunsthal.
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