Endless Inspiration - the works of Evert Musch

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Museum Havezate Mensinge is currently exhibiting a collection of works by the renowned artist Evert Musch in its upstairs exhibition rooms, located in the centuries-old manor house.

Uncatchable
Evert Musch (1918–2007) is best known for his Drenthe landscapes, but he also painted numerous French scenes and created many still lifes, portraits, etchings, lithographs, and graphic works. In short, Musch’s work showcases a wide variety of styles and techniques:
“I am a fish, I cannot be caught, I don't want to belong anywhere, not to be put in a box. I paint from the heart.”

Love for Drenthe
Musch was born on 16 March 1918 in Groningen. In 1944, he moved to Drenthe, where he lived and worked for the rest of his life. Deeply moved by the Drenthe landscape, he painted many scenes of his surroundings: Zeegse, Anloo, Midlaren, and Schipborg. This resulted in a large body of Drenthe landscapes.
His affection for Drenthe began when he was a young boy cycling through the area around Schipborg. Throughout his life, he felt a deep connection with the region and actively campaigned for the preservation of Drenthe’s nature. He was also a co-founder of the Drenthe Painters' Society.

Academy Minerva
From an early age, Musch showed a talent for drawing and went on to attend the School of Arts and Crafts, the predecessor of the Minerva Art Academy in Groningen.
In 1947, he began teaching there as a professor of anatomy and drawing. He taught at the Minerva Academy for no less than 34 years, educating multiple generations of painters, including Henk Helmantel, Reinder Homan, and Jan van Loon.

Great diversity
The exhibition highlights Musch’s deep connection to the landscape and his versatility as an artist. Visitors have the opportunity to admire a wide range of works, including various paintings, drawings, and graphic art. In addition to the impressive Drenthe and French landscapes, beautiful still lifes and portraits are also on display. Some of these works have never been exhibited publicly before.

All works are on loan from private collections.