Bring the Light In
A manifesto
Art thrives in the light in which it was created: daylight. The return of daylight to museums is not merely an option but a responsibility, according to visual artist Peter Struycken, emeritus professor of art history Wessel Reinink, and former museum director Hans Locher.
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Peter Struycken, Wessel Reinink and Hans Locher in Utrecht
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