Stairway to...?
In the spring of 2026, Kunsthal KAdE in Amersfoort will host an exhibition on ladders and stairs featuring more than 40 artists.
Ladders as metaphor
Ladders are more than a tool or a metaphor for success. They tell the story of transformation and of the human quest between the earthly and the higher. They often appear in myths and stories, such as Jacob's ladder, which depicts the connection between man and the divine. The social ladder shows how people try to move forward, often with bumps and opportunities along the way. We are also familiar with the escalation and de-escalation ladder, which show how small steps in the right or wrong direction have major consequences for relationships and conflicts. And then there is the escape ladder: a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
In this fam...
In the spring of 2026, Kunsthal KAdE in Amersfoort will host an exhibition on ladders and stairs featuring more than 40 artists.
Ladders as metaphor
Ladders are more than a tool or a metaphor for success. They tell the story of transformation and of the human quest between the earthly and the higher. They often appear in myths and stories, such as Jacob's ladder, which depicts the connection between man and the divine. The social ladder shows how people try to move forward, often with bumps and opportunities along the way. We are also familiar with the escalation and de-escalation ladder, which show how small steps in the right or wrong direction have major consequences for relationships and conflicts. And then there is the escape ladder: a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
This family exhibition Stairway to...? featuring more than 40 artists reveals how ladders and stairs have continued to inspire artists and designers for generations. The reason for the exhibition is the war memorial "The Ladder" by Armando.
Prices
- € 17,00