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Sikkens Prize

1968 THEO VAN DOESBURG — For his pioneering work for a synthesis of color and ar- chitecture both in practice and in writing. — The ceremony at which the Sikkens Prize for Theo van Doesburg was awarded to his widow Nelly took place on 13 December in the Globe room of the Stadsschouwburg in Eindhoven. “For his pioneering work for a synthesis of color and architecture as reflected in projects in coopera- tion with the architects, J. Wils (1917), J.J.P. Oud (1918) and C. De Boer (1920/21); the internationally and univer- sally known Paris architectural models in cooperation with the architect C. van Eesteren (1923); the design of the film and dancehall of l’Aubette in Strasbourg (1925/26); his publicity activities in the journal De Stijl, founded by him, amongst others (1917/18-1932); and for his color theory, Beeldende Constructieleer. Deel 1: De Kleur (Visual Construction Theory. Part 1: Color) (1924- 27)”. As a former winner of the Sikkens Prize, Joost Baljeu ga- ve a lecture entitled: “The multidimensional personality of Theo van Doesburg.” In the evening the Van Doesburg exhibition opened in the Van Abbemuseum. Back to index Download text as pdf