Art Zuiderzee will be serving as a new location for an international art exhibition, encompassing a vast area of 400 km in a circle, uniting 32 diverse heritage locations, as it presents a groundbreaking concept project featuring the works of 32 local, regional, national artists alongside 32 international, national artists. These exhibitions will be curated by a group of curators or an individual curator, creating an authentic and site-specific project. Visitors from the local, regional, national, and international levels will have the opportunity to explore a cohesive art exhibition centered around a single concept, while also experiencing the cultural heritage sites that are interconnected along a 400 km route within the Zuiderzee area.

The Zuiderzee area encompasses diverse tangible and intangible cultural heritage, which forms the foundation of its identity, illustrating the area's story throughout history. Preserving and passing on this heritage is crucial, as it defines who we are, our origins, and our values, allowing for self-understanding and fostering connections with others. The area's character is shaped by various historical elements, such as maps, homes, villages, landscapes, and water-related structures, all contributing to its unique identity. By emphasizing the Zuiderzee narrative and utilizing heritage as a foundation, we can enhance resident engagement, attract visitors, and unlock the area's economic potential on an international scale.

Heritage serves as inspiration for future developments and fosters a sense of connection. Highlighting local heritage through an exhibition featuring international and national artists creates an alluring route, facilitating accessibility to art, fostering interactions, and fostering bonds among artists and visitors. As visitors encounter forts, churches, farms, pumping stations, and monuments while experiencing site-specific artwork, it sparks contemplation on the area's history and future, reinvigorating the region and creating new historical narratives.

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ART ROUTE AROUND THE ZUIDERZEE