Mungo Thomson in Amsterdam

Contemporary Artist

The wide-ranging, multi-media work of Contemporary artist Mungo Thomson is far-reaching, and examines our existential crises within a fast-paced, over-stimulated world. The art of Mungo Thomson is created through a “lens of deep time and cosmic scale, implicating the spaces of production and exhibition along the way in ever-widening extrapolations”.

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TIME magazine mirror artwork by Mungo Thomson with visitors posing at Moco Museum Amsterdam.
Mungo Thomson, December 28, 2020 (Joe Biden and Kamala Harris)

He’s assembled an entire orchestra to perform a score transcribed from the chirping of crickets, convinced museums to allow their post mail to pile up for the duration of an exhibition, made a stop-motion film animation of his art dealer’s Rolodex, and even replaced coat-hangers in the Whitney Museum’s coat check with custom-made hangers modeled on orchestral triangles, transforming it into an enormous musical instrument.

Both fun and cruel, the conceptual artist stabs us with a double-edge sword with his person-sized works that are vanity but also vanitas – a memento mori that we are all going to die. Thomson made the simple observation that time happens in a mirror. As one immortalizes oneself in the reflective surface, one stares directly in the face of mortality as the TIME mirror series quietly observes the passing of time.

Exhibiting artists include

Andy Warhol

Modern Artist
Beanfield by Banksy showing riot police skipping through a green field at Moco Museum Amsterdam

Banksy

Contemporary Artist
Basquiat’s Figure Portfolio, expressive crowned figure in bold colors, on view in Amsterdam.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Modern Artist
Keith Haring’s Retrospect, grid of colorful dancing figures and symbols, on view in Amsterdam.

Keith Haring

Modern Artist
Kusama's pixel lightbox artwork in dark exhibition space at Moco Museum Amsterdam.

Yayoi Kusama

Modern Artist
Marina Abramovic with Kim, founder of Moco Museum, during her visit to Moco Museum Amsterdam. TIME magazine mirror artwork by Mungo Thomson with visitors posing at Moco Museum Amsterdam. Visitors admiring vibrant floral digital room at Moco Museum Amsterdam. Colorful Takashi Murakami sculptures displayed at Moco Museum Amsterdam. Large Takashi Murakami artwork featuring Mickey Mouse at Moco Museum Amsterdam. Banksy’s graffiti of a soldier with a smiley face mask and red paint at Moco Museum Amsterdam

Reviews

  • Rated 4.5/5
    6M+ visitors worldwide
  • Allegra P.
    I visited the museum for the second time. This time, it was richer in artworks, and the temporary exhibition by Robbie Williams really made a difference, raising strong awareness around the topic of mental health. It’s an exhibition that sparks a lot of reflection on current issues.
  • Theo C.
    Enjoyed this museum more than I expected. Definitely worth the visit and experience. It's not huge, but it is immersive in parts and contemporary art is inspiring. Go, check it out.
  • Laura B.
    The museum was spectacular! I highly recommend it – it's incredible. The girl at the reception was super friendly, and the museum features a great variety of artists.

Practical Information

  • Open Hours

    Monday – Sunday: 09:00 – 20:00

  • Duration

    Approximately 60 minutes.

  • Location

    Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam (Museum Square). Get directions via this link.

  • Contact

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  • Audio Guide

    Don’t forget to bring your headphones to access the free audio tour.

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Media Reviews

  • Condé Nast Traveler
    This edgy contemporary art venue boasts an impressively large Banksy collection.
  • Tripadvisor
    With a surprise at every corner and colourful, immersive art installations, Moco Museum is the perfect place to visit with family, and equally the perfect place to visit with friends.
  • Amsterdam Local Gems
    Personal experiences can vary, but many visitors find the museum surprisingly engaging. The atmosphere is relaxed, making it a great spot for both art aficionados and those just looking to enjoy something different.

"Time happens in the mirror, looking into it every day, seeing time happen in your face...The changes in our [aging] selves that time brings to us - the work cruelly tells us that this is the very thing that makes time visible."

Mungo Thomson

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