De Appel-iep (1965)
As part of the celebrations for 100 years of Amsterdam’s Vondelpark in 1965, the Vondelpark was transformed into a massive sculpture garden under the direction of Stedelijk Museum director Sandberg. 25 epic artworks by well-known artists such as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Shinkichi Tajiri and Jean Tinguely were placed in the park. Karel Appel was also represented, by a gigantic elm tree trunk brightly painted in Appel’s characteristic manner.
Directors: Ed van der Elsken, Gerda van der Elsken.
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Willem Sandberg as Self |
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Karel Appel as Self |
| Directing | Ed van der Elsken | Director |
| Editing | Ed van der Elsken | Editor |
| Editing | Gerda van der Elsken | Editor |
| Editing | Johan van der Keuken | Editor |
| Directing | Gerda van der Elsken | Director |