notes from the studio and the road
everyday discoveries that shape how Maurice sees and makes
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Amsterdam, 17-19 September
Glue 2026
more info: https://www.glue.amsterdam/exhibitors/mauricealbertjan
Amsterdam, 2014 - present
Tide of Town
Every day, countless objects are left to float within the urban landscape.
Once an integrated part of someone’s living environment, now cast aside.
‘Tide of Town’ is a continuous series of objects made from materials otherwise wasted in the city’s incineration oven. Creating from within the boundaries of the found material, each piece the start of a new object cherished for years or maybe decades to come, or, slowly drifting back into the streets.
Pistil shaped stool made of a found table top
Rocking seat made of a garden table found on the Zuideinde, Koog a/d Zaan
Antique table from quarter sawn oak, found on the Anne Frankstraat, Amsterdam
Copenhagen, June 2025
Finn Juhl House
Just north of Copenhagen stands a Danish masterpiece, and, former home of Finn Juhl. Completed in 1942, Finn Juhl’s house is considered one of the most successful functionalist single-family houses in Denmark and truly shows his vision in architecture, furniture design, and (collected) visual art. The iconic pieces of furniture, displayed in their intended context, encounter with the spaces, colors, light, art and garden, made it an unforgettable visit. The house is part of the Odrupgaard museum which too is a fantastic place to visit, especially in summer (see video below).
Paris, August 2021
l’Hotel de Martel / Galerie 54
Back in August 2021 I made a visit to Galerie 54, housed in l’Hotel de Martel, the former atelier of sculptors Jan and Joël Martel. The building and street were designed by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens and finished in 1927. The visit formed an absolute highlight of our trip thanks to the staff member that took the time to show us around the street, building & extensive collection of Jean Prouve , Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Arp, José Zanine Caldas and many others.
If you’re into art (deco), modernist architecture or furniture and you’re in Paris, I’d highly recommend to visit to the Rue Mallet-Stevens and knock the blue door.
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