Museum & exhibitions Saturday 2 March 2024 - Sunday 12 May 2024 Utrecht Lokaal: Max Kisman Practical information Centraal MuseumAgnietenstraat 13512 XA Utrecht View location Graphic designer and illustrator Max Kisman (Doetinchem, 1953) has earned an international reputation for his commissioned graphic work, typography and animations. In recent years he has focused on self-generated, personal art projects that are emphatically experimental. In a search for his identity, his Indonesian origins and masculinity are important motifs. Kisman makes works on paper, animations and projections. He experiments with shadow plays that are reminiscent of Javanese wayang puppets, accompanied by his own music and lyrics. This exhibition is a tribute to his Indonesian grandmother, Kuspinah. Because Kisman grew up in the Netherlands, far from Indonesia, he never knew her. That loss symbolises the dual cultural identity he carries within him. The impact of colonialism plays an important role in this. The animations, tapestries and sculptures are based on his diary drawings in which desire, loss, connection and belonging are recurring themes. Kisman’s unique style, combining digital and hand-drawn elements, has been highly influential and has brought him great renown within the world of graphic design and beyond. Advertisement Festivals Festivals De Parade Moreelsepark Utrecht Date Fri 26 Jul to Sun 11 Aug Classical music Classical music Utrecht Early Music Festival Various locations Utrecht Date Fri 23 Aug to Sun 1 Sep Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Bric-à-brac Karma Kebab Date Sun 28 Jul Time 10:00 - 16:00 Advertisement Cabaret & stand-up Cabaret & stand-up Expats vs Holland De Kargadoor Date Sat 3 Aug Time 20:00 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous De Betonnerie Beton-T Date Sun 18 Aug to Sun 24 Nov Time 11:00 - 16:00 More agenda Calendar More inspiration in Utrecht Tours & city walks Guided tour Library Neude in English Bibliotheek Neude Date Sat 10 Aug - Sun 11 Aug Time 13:30 - 14:30