Wolkers Naturally

In 2025 it will be a century since Jan Wolkers was born. In honour of this anniversary, Museum De Lakenhal presents the exhibition Wolkers Naturally – A Century of Wonder in the run-up to his hundredth birthday. This presentation shows a selection of his nature-inspired works from the museum’s own collection. This gives you a special insight into how nature had a lasting influence on the writer and artist. The exhibition is on view from 2 May till 14 September 2025 in the Pape Hall of Museum De Lakenhal.

Wolkers Naturally – A Century of Wonder shows how Jan Wolkers managed to capture the beauty of the everyday in his work. The colors and nature of Texel played a major role. Well-known works such as “De vier seizoenen” and “Het grote gele doek” are displayed alongside his other abstract works. In the Auditorium of the museum you will also see episodes of the series De achtertuin van Jan Wolkers (shown on television in 2002-2003).