Dutch Museum Covers Floor with 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter
A Rotterdam museum spread 800 pounds of peanut butter across its floor to honor late artist Wim T. Schippers.
Museum floor covered in a smooth layer of peanut butter for art exhibit
Strict Instructions Left Behind
Museum staff followed a strict 20-point plan written by Schippers. They used 40 buckets of smooth Calvé peanut butter. The brand donated all the supplies. Staff spread the mixture over a 25-square-meter hexagon.
Schippers required a depth of exactly two centimeters. He wanted the surface spread 'as smoothly and boringly as possible.' Two employees worked for days using drywall trowels to finish the job.
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History of the Installation
Schippers first created the Pindakaasvloer in 1969. The work belonged to a series of unconventional floor pieces. He previously made floors using salt and glass shards.
The new exhibit will stay open for two months. Staff warn visitors about the strong peanut aroma before entry. Guests must not step on or touch the installation.
Legacy of Wim T. Schippers
Schippers was a central figure in Dutch cultural history. He voiced Ernie and Kermit the Frog on the Dutch version of Sesame Street. He co-founded the avant-garde A-dynamische groep collective in the 1960s.
Food played a frequent role in his work. He once upholstered a chair using canned noodles. His peanut butter floor remains one of his most famous pieces.
Will visitors appreciate the odor of 800 pounds of peanut butter? Modern art continues to challenge public expectations. How long will the unique exhibition capture public curiosity?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Peanut Butter Floor exhibition?
It is an art installation named Pindakaasvloer created with over 800 pounds of peanut butter. It honors the late Dutch artist Wim T. Schippers.
Where is the exhibit located?
The exhibit is located at the Depot offshoot of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It will run for two months.
Can visitors touch the peanut butter?
No, visitors cannot step on, touch, or lie on the peanut butter floor. Staff warn guests about the strong aroma before entering the room.
Dewi Lestari, S.Sos.
Culture and arts journalist. A lover of literature, film, and theater. Actively writes about the development of popular culture in Indonesia and around the world.
