Grand Dessert – The History of the Dessert
23 Nov 2024 — 26 Oct 2025 at Kunstmuseum Den Haag
· The Hague
Grand Dessert – The History of the Dessert is an exhibition that traces the fascinating evolution of desserts across cultures and centuries. From ancient honey-based confections to contemporary patisserie, the show examines how desserts have reflected social customs, trade routes, technological innovation, and artistic expression. Visitors will discover the stories behind iconic sweets, the role of sugar in global commerce, and how desserts have transformed from luxury items to everyday pleasures. The exhibition celebrates the craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural significance of the dessert in human civilization.
About the venue
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
· The Hague
The Kunstmuseum Den Haag is an art museum in The Hague in the Netherlands, founded in 1866 as the Museum voor Moderne Kunst. Later, until 1998, it was known as Haags Gemeentemuseum, and until the end of September 2019 as Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. It has a collection of around 165,000 works, over…