Just your kind of thing

Since 8 April 2006, the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven is connected to the Stratumsedijk by way of a bridge shaped like a bright pink house. The bridge is designed and built by Eindhoven artist and architect John Körmeling, commissioned by the Van Abbemuseum. This work of art – entitled ‘Echt iets voor u’ – is the shortest covered bridge in the world.The bright pink house and bridge has the words ‘Echt iets voor u’ (Just your kind of thing) on the roof top in in twinkling lights. It is a remarkable, inviting eye‑catcher that makes the area behind the museum lively, attractive and characteristic, even at night. The bridge gives you direct access to the open-air café on the banks of the river Dommel. John Körmeling is represented in the Van Abbemuseum collection with several works. He is also responsible for one of the rooms in Plug In, the new approach to presenting the museum’s collection