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Heritage of the Week | A totally new world: Liga Nieuw Beelden

Heritage of the Week | A totally new world: Liga Nieuw Beelden

Atelier Volten is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to the Liga Nieuw Beelden, a historical association where architects, artists, and designers collaborated. This exhibition aims to shed light on the largely forgotten group and their interdisciplinary work.

Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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