Contemporary Art Exhibition at Landhuis Bloemhof: Explore the Artist Within You
4.9
8 Ratings
Willemstad
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of contemporary art at Landhuis Bloemhof. Explore the legacy of Shon May Henriquez, stroll through a natural park, and experience the monumental Cathedral of Thorns.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Landhuis Bloemhof - We have 2 interesting experiences:

On Wednesdays
CURACAO CONTEMPORARY ART TOUR

Your personal guided tour includes:

Landhuis Bloemhof, an authentic country estate (1735) and the current art exhibitions

Frozen in time sculpture studio of art pioneer May Henriquez

Sculpture garden and outdoor Studio of Hortence Brouwn

A personalized tour of the Cathedral of Thorns, a building sized labyrinth made of approx. 92 million thorns
This experience includes a refreshment

On Thursdays
ART-HISTORY-NATURE TOUR

Your personal guided tour includes:

Landhuis Bloemhof, an authentic country estate (1735) and the current art exhibitions

An encounter of Curacao’s unique trees, plants, lizards and much more in our ‘Mondi’ park.

Frozen in time sculpture studio of art pioneer May Henriquez

Sculpture Garden and Outdoor Studio of Hortence Brouwn

the Cathedral of Thorns, a building sized labyrinth made of approx. 92 million thorns
This experience includes a refreshment

What's Included
  • Includes all fees and taxes
  • Complimentary refreshments provided
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in our vibrant realm of Art-History-Nature and engage with our essence. Over time, Landhuis Bloemhof has blossomed into an active hub for art enthusiasts. The invaluable contribution of Shon May Henriquez, a trailblazer in the Curacao art landscape, is continually honoured here. Tour her timeless sculpture studio, our enlightening art cultural archive, the Landhuis (1735), and our ongoing contemporary art display. Wander through our botanical garden and unearth the traces of an era past. Within our grounds, you’ll also find the Open-Air Studio of Hortence Brouwn, a local sculptor, and the Cathedral of Thorns - an impressive creation by Herman van Bergen. This structure is a vast, building-sized maze that pays tribute to Mother Nature and the spirit of freedom. Here, visitors are encouraged to explore its numerous passageways. The walls showcase niches filled with pieces of contemporary art curated by guest artists. The Cathedral of Thorns is composed of roughly 92 million thorns from the prickly Acacia Tortuosa bush tree.

Location
Landhuis Bloemhof cultural center
Santa Rosaweg
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wanderer722864
Jan 18, 2024
A treasure - Wonderful!! setting of natural paths and amazing artworks. Tour with Jennifer was engaging; she is full of wisdom and a great storyteller. We highly recommend this site. We got to talk with an artist in her outdoor sculpture studio, learn about the plants & trees on the pathways, and end our visit at an amazing restaurant.
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Pjo-live
Aug 30, 2023
As beautiful as it was meaningful! 🙏🏼 - The authentic setting and surroundings of Landhuis Bloemhof breathe its rich and painful history. The art is overwhelmingly creative and the crown of the tour was of course the surreal Cathedral of Thorns! An enthusiastic and knowledgable guide as well a tour by the artists (Herman van Bergen) himself completed this memorable experience. A MUST for anyone visiting Curaçao!
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Hengsti
Nov 10, 2022
Art in different ways - This place is a little bit outside of Willemstad. If you have been there you decided to go there; you can´t just be there by coincidence. But: the house, its history, the park with all the art is absolutely worth ghoing there! We spent 3 hours there and were absolutely not bored ;-)
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Artfoundationcuracao
Oct 22, 2022
nice to visit - what a beautiful location for viewing changing exhibitions. Very diverse and the cathedral of thorns, the sculpture garden are also very worthwhile.
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Angelafj3451oo
Jul 31, 2022
Art tour and gardens - You do not need to be an art connoisseur to love this tour... Our guide, Ruthson, gave a very detailed account of the landhaus history and families. It was a refreshing break from the business of Willemstad to walk through this beautiful garden of art, created by local talent. Thought provoking and inspiring, Herman van Bergen's cathedral of thorns is a gift to the island's people and visitors alike. The walk is easy, along flat terrain, with added trails available. Sample local fruit fresh from the trees! Highly recommend.
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Grace
Jan 4, 2022
A wonderful, enlightening experience - This tour was one of the best I have ever had. Jennifer was my guide and she was so knowledgeable and friendly. I learned so much about the culture, agriculture and even met two of the artists that have their work on display there! If you’re thinking of doing this tour I would highly recommend it!
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Mari_k
Feb 25, 2022
Thorny art and a peek to Landhuis Bloemhof history - We came to Curacao on a cruise only for a short few hours' stop. The tour was interesting and informative, but sadly we had to leave a little bit early due to another appointment. More time to explore the whole area and exhibitions would have been nice, but for a short stay this tour was definitely worth it.
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