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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.

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