Karel Martens @Stedelijk - Revision history

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	▶▶[https://www.stedelijk.nl/en/news/karel-martens-eng exhibition news]</br>		▶▶[https://www.stedelijk.nl/en/news/karel-martens-eng exhibition news]</br>
	▶▶[https://www.stedelijk.nl/en/exhibitions/karel-martens-en exhibition webpage]</br>		▶▶[https://www.stedelijk.nl/en/exhibitions/karel-martens-en exhibition webpage]</br>
			▶▶[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karel_Martens Karel Martens wiki]<br>

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	[[File:Karel-martents-4.jpg\|thumb\| Karel Martens, "Every day is a new day" (2025)]]		[[File:Karel-martents-4.jpg\|thumb\| Karel Martens, "Every day is a new day" (2025)]]
	[[File:Karel-martents-2.jpg\|thumb\|Some of his book designs, early works]]		[[File:Karel-martents-2.jpg\|thumb\|Some of his book designs, early works]]
			[[File:Karel-martents-1.jpg\|thumb\|Playing with Martens' interactive digital artwork]]

	The Stedelijk presents the first major retrospective of Karel Martens (1939), one of the Netherlands’ most influential post-war graphic designers, renowned for his inventiveness, and for his playful and experimental approach. Karel Martens trained and inspired younger generations of designers in the Netherlands and internationally. The exhibition is a journey of discovery through the oeuvre that Martens created over 65 years—from his adventurous lettering on buildings, to books, typography, postage stamps, telephone cards, and wallpaper. // source: exhibition official webpage		The Stedelijk presents the first major retrospective of Karel Martens (1939), one of the Netherlands’ most influential post-war graphic designers, renowned for his inventiveness, and for his playful and experimental approach. Karel Martens trained and inspired younger generations of designers in the Netherlands and internationally. The exhibition is a journey of discovery through the oeuvre that Martens created over 65 years—from his adventurous lettering on buildings, to books, typography, postage stamps, telephone cards, and wallpaper. // source: exhibition official webpage
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	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _highlights</span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _highlights</span>==

	~~[[File:Karel-martents-1.jpg\|thumb\|Playing with Martens' interactive digital artwork]]~~
	[[File:Karel-martents-5.jpg\|thumb\|Part of Martens' collection of objects used for printing]]		[[File:Karel-martents-5.jpg\|thumb\|Part of Martens' collection of objects used for printing]]

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	[[File:Karel-martents-1.jpg\|thumb\|Playing with Martens' interactive digital artwork]]		[[File:Karel-martents-1.jpg\|thumb\|Playing with Martens' interactive digital artwork]]
			[[File:Karel-martents-5.jpg\|thumb\|Part of Martens' collection of objects used for printing]]

	🖤 the way the exhibition was sorted out // I liked that it was divided by periods, but technique as well. Each section was also described in a catalogue, so you can dig deeper into all of the exhibited works on the shelves. Probably the nicest shelf-based exhibition organisation I've seen so far. <br>		🖤 the way the exhibition was sorted out // I liked that it was divided by periods, but technique as well. Each section was also described in a catalogue, so you can dig deeper into all of the exhibited works on the shelves. Probably the nicest shelf-based exhibition organisation I've seen so far. <br>

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	🖤 interactive works // there was an area where a few interactive works were placed, so I got to enjoy his digital approach as well. Plus, you could read and explore many publications from and about him (some of which were also available at the museum shop). Nicely done, professional stuff ;) <br>		🖤 interactive works // there was an area where a few interactive works were placed, so I got to enjoy his digital approach as well. Plus, you could read and explore many publications from and about him (some of which were also available at the museum shop). Nicely done, professional stuff ;) <br>

			🖤 printing with peculiar objects // one of the things that really excited me, was the collection of objects Martens used for printing. He collected all sorts of objects and coloured them to make prints. It gave me an idea of using found objects for mapping - so adding this idea in my own ideas palace. Yeah! <br>

	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _links</span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _links</span>==

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	[[File:Karel-martents-4.jpg\|thumb\| Karel Martens, "Every day is a new day" (2025)]]		[[File:Karel-martents-4.jpg\|thumb\| Karel Martens, "Every day is a new day" (2025)]]
			[[File:Karel-martents-2.jpg\|thumb\|Some of his book designs, early works]]

	The Stedelijk presents the first major retrospective of Karel Martens (1939), one of the Netherlands’ most influential post-war graphic designers, renowned for his inventiveness, and for his playful and experimental approach. Karel Martens trained and inspired younger generations of designers in the Netherlands and internationally. The exhibition is a journey of discovery through the oeuvre that Martens created over 65 years—from his adventurous lettering on buildings, to books, typography, postage stamps, telephone cards, and wallpaper. // source: exhibition official webpage		The Stedelijk presents the first major retrospective of Karel Martens (1939), one of the Netherlands’ most influential post-war graphic designers, renowned for his inventiveness, and for his playful and experimental approach. Karel Martens trained and inspired younger generations of designers in the Netherlands and internationally. The exhibition is a journey of discovery through the oeuvre that Martens created over 65 years—from his adventurous lettering on buildings, to books, typography, postage stamps, telephone cards, and wallpaper. // source: exhibition official webpage
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	[[File:Karel-martents-1.jpg\|thumb\|Playing with Martens' interactive digital artwork]]		[[File:Karel-martents-1.jpg\|thumb\|Playing with Martens' interactive digital artwork]]
	~~[[File:Karel-martents-2.jpg\|thumb\|Some of his book designs, early works]]~~

	🖤 the way the exhibition was sorted out // I liked that it was divided by periods, but technique as well. Each section was also described in a catalogue, so you can dig deeper into all of the exhibited works on the shelves. Probably the nicest shelf-based exhibition organisation I've seen so far. <br>		🖤 the way the exhibition was sorted out // I liked that it was divided by periods, but technique as well. Each section was also described in a catalogue, so you can dig deeper into all of the exhibited works on the shelves. Probably the nicest shelf-based exhibition organisation I've seen so far. <br>

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	Karel Martens (1939) is a graphic designer who has been pushing the boundaries of typography, form, and printing processes for over 65 years. The prints, paper reliefs, and found materials displayed on the photo mural at the start of the exhibition offer a glimpse of Martens' studio, the place where his ideas are born.		Karel Martens (1939) is a graphic designer who has been pushing the boundaries of typography, form, and printing processes for over 65 years. The prints, paper reliefs, and found materials displayed on the photo mural at the start of the exhibition offer a glimpse of Martens' studio, the place where his ideas are born.
	To develop these ideas, Martens employs a combination of repetition, formal structures, and serendipity.		To develop these ideas, Martens employs a combination of repetition, formal structures, and serendipity.
	He experiments with vibrant colors, letters, numbers, and abstract forms, alternating between traditional analog techniques and modern digital tools.		He experiments with vibrant colors, letters, numbers, and abstract forms, alternating between traditional analog techniques and modern digital tools.
	The ensuing works—from printed matter and textiles to kinetic sculptures and light installations-are the result of an iterative process of constant exploration.		The ensuing works—from printed matter and textiles to kinetic sculptures and light installations-are the result of an iterative process of constant exploration.
	This exhibition invites you into Karel Martens' studio and presents him in his various roles, namely graphic designer, typographer, artist, and educator.		This exhibition invites you into Karel Martens' studio and presents him in his various roles, namely graphic designer, typographer, artist, and educator.

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	I visited the exhibition while I was in the Netherlands to free up my flat there, let it go for good, and reconnect with some of my friends there. I had the chance to spend a day in Amsterdam and really wanted to check out this exhibition, because I was quite sure I will get some inspiration from Martens' work. It did not disappoint me, indeed, I was inspired by some of his experiments and approaches to matter and printing.		I visited the exhibition while I was in the Netherlands to free up my flat there, let it go for good, and reconnect with some of my friends there. I had the chance to spend a day in Amsterdam and really wanted to check out this exhibition, because I was quite sure I will get some inspiration from Martens' work. It did not disappoint me, indeed, I was inspired by some of his experiments and approaches to matter and printing.

	Karel Martens (1939) is a graphic designer who has been pushing the boundaries of typography, form, and printing processes for over 65 years. The prints, paper reliefs, and found materials displayed on the photo mural at the start of the exhibition offer a glimpse of Martens' studio, the place where his ideas are born.		Karel Martens (1939) is a graphic designer who has been pushing the boundaries of typography, form, and printing processes for over 65 years. The prints, paper reliefs, and found materials displayed on the photo mural at the start of the exhibition offer a glimpse of Martens' studio, the place where his ideas are born.
	To develop these ideas, Martens employs a combination of repetition, formal structures, and serendipity.		To develop these ideas, Martens employs a combination of repetition, formal structures, and serendipity.
	He experiments with vibrant colors, letters, numbers, and abstract forms, alternating between traditional analog techniques and modern digital tools.		He experiments with vibrant colors, letters, numbers, and abstract forms, alternating between traditional analog techniques and modern digital tools.
	The ensuing works—from printed matter and textiles to kinetic sculptures and light installations-are the result of an iterative process of constant exploration.		The ensuing works—from printed matter and textiles to kinetic sculptures and light installations-are the result of an iterative process of constant exploration.
	This exhibition invites you into Karel Martens' studio and presents him in his various roles, namely graphic designer, typographer, artist, and educator.		This exhibition invites you into Karel Martens' studio and presents him in his various roles, namely graphic designer, typographer, artist, and educator.
	It covers his entire oeuvre in all its thematic and artistic diversity and highlights his unceasing inventiveness and capacity to surprise. His systems may seem restrictive, at first glance, yet they act as frameworks that generate wholly original and exciting design concepts. The resulting works are distinguished by a striking sense of freedom and individuality. // source: intro text at the exhibition		It covers his entire oeuvre in all its thematic and artistic diversity and highlights his unceasing inventiveness and capacity to surprise. His systems may seem restrictive, at first glance, yet they act as frameworks that generate wholly original and exciting design concepts. The resulting works are distinguished by a striking sense of freedom and individuality. // source: intro text at the exhibition

	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _highlights</span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _highlights</span>==

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	I visited the exhibition while I was in the Netherlands to free up my flat there, let it go for good, and reconnect with some of my friends there. I had the chance to spend a day in Amsterdam and really wanted to check out this exhibition, because I was quite sure I will get some inspiration from Martens' work. It did not disappoint me, indeed, I was inspired by some of his experiments and approaches to matter and printing.		I visited the exhibition while I was in the Netherlands to free up my flat there, let it go for good, and reconnect with some of my friends there. I had the chance to spend a day in Amsterdam and really wanted to check out this exhibition, because I was quite sure I will get some inspiration from Martens' work. It did not disappoint me, indeed, I was inspired by some of his experiments and approaches to matter and printing.

			Karel Martens (1939) is a graphic designer who has been pushing the boundaries of typography, form, and printing processes for over 65 years. The prints, paper reliefs, and found materials displayed on the photo mural at the start of the exhibition offer a glimpse of Martens' studio, the place where his ideas are born.
			To develop these ideas, Martens employs a combination of repetition, formal structures, and serendipity.
			He experiments with vibrant colors, letters, numbers, and abstract forms, alternating between traditional analog techniques and modern digital tools.
			The ensuing works—from printed matter and textiles to kinetic sculptures and light installations-are the result of an iterative process of constant exploration.
			This exhibition invites you into Karel Martens' studio and presents him in his various roles, namely graphic designer, typographer, artist, and educator.
			It covers his entire oeuvre in all its thematic and artistic diversity and highlights his unceasing inventiveness and capacity to surprise. His systems may seem restrictive, at first glance, yet they act as frameworks that generate wholly original and exciting design concepts. The resulting works are distinguished by a striking sense of freedom and individuality. // source: intro text at the exhibition

	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _highlights</span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _highlights</span>==

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	[[File:Karel-martents-1.jpg\|thumb\|Playing with Martens' interactive digital artwork]]		[[File:Karel-martents-1.jpg\|thumb\|Playing with Martens' interactive digital artwork]]
			[[File:Karel-martents-2.jpg\|thumb\|Some of his book designs, early works]]

	🖤 the way the exhibition was sorted out // I liked that it was divided by periods, but technique as well. Each section was also described in a catalogue, so you can dig deeper into all of the exhibited works on the shelves. Probably the nicest shelf-based exhibition organisation I've seen so far. <br>		🖤 the way the exhibition was sorted out // I liked that it was divided by periods, but technique as well. Each section was also described in a catalogue, so you can dig deeper into all of the exhibited works on the shelves. Probably the nicest shelf-based exhibition organisation I've seen so far. <br>

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	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _about</span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _about</span>==

	[[File:Karel-martents-4.jpg\|thumb\|~~alt=~~Karel Martens, "Every day is a new day" (2025)]]		[[File:Karel-martents-4.jpg\|thumb\| Karel Martens, "Every day is a new day" (2025)]]

	The Stedelijk presents the first major retrospective of Karel Martens (1939), one of the Netherlands’ most influential post-war graphic designers, renowned for his inventiveness, and for his playful and experimental approach. Karel Martens trained and inspired younger generations of designers in the Netherlands and internationally. The exhibition is a journey of discovery through the oeuvre that Martens created over 65 years—from his adventurous lettering on buildings, to books, typography, postage stamps, telephone cards, and wallpaper. // source: exhibition official webpage		The Stedelijk presents the first major retrospective of Karel Martens (1939), one of the Netherlands’ most influential post-war graphic designers, renowned for his inventiveness, and for his playful and experimental approach. Karel Martens trained and inspired younger generations of designers in the Netherlands and internationally. The exhibition is a journey of discovery through the oeuvre that Martens created over 65 years—from his adventurous lettering on buildings, to books, typography, postage stamps, telephone cards, and wallpaper. // source: exhibition official webpage