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Fisherman’s Gods
Location
Museum of All Times, Beugen, the Netherlands
Date
6 August – 11 October 2026
Project type
Exhibition
Fisherman’s Gods
These 3D-printed sculptures by Nabuurs&VanDoorn are based on a rare Polynesian figure known as a ‘fisherman’s god’. Between 1775 and 1825, such wooden figures were placed on fishing canoes, where offerings were made to ensure a successful catch. They embodied power, fertility, and spiritual presence.
By digitally reproducing this historical figure and bringing together multiple versions in different colours, Nabuurs&VanDoorn explore how cultural heritage is copied, appropriated, and reinterpreted. The sculptures raise questions about the relationship between the original and the copy, and what happens when a spiritual object is removed from its original context.
These sculptures were previously exhibited in A World of Water at the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich, United Kingdom, from 15 March to 8 August 2025.
The works were subsequently presented at the Museum of All Times in Beugen, the Netherlands, from 6 August to 11 October 2026.
