The grinder is running
THE GALLERYIS ALIVE
Commissions
WHAT DO YOU NEED
Name the space — or take something smaller home. Giovanni shapes the steel once you know what you're looking for.
Pick a path above — or tell him what you need in your own words.
04A note from Giovanni
COME AS YOU ARE.LEAVE WITH A STORY.
I built this gallery with my own hands.
Every sculpture here started as something someone else threw away.
When you walk in, I'll show you around myself.
I'll tell you about the ship propeller that became a mother and child.
About the refinery steel that became a seven-meter lighthouse.
There's no ticket counter. No guided audio.
Just you, and me, and the work.
Bring your questions. Bring your family.
The coffee is always on.
Giovanni Abath
Landhuis Morgenster, Curaçao
Purpose · The unknown
SOME THINGSYOU HAVE TO SEE IN PERSON
“The steel stayed with me through everything. Now I make things that will stand long after I'm gone.”
Giovanni Abath · 7.1m built from nothing
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How tall does 7.1 meters feel when you stand under it?
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Can you see the weld marks up close?
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What does Giovanni tell you about the piece you're standing in front of?
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What does the steel sound like when you touch it?
Start the conversation below. Finish it at the gallery.
Your move
REACH OUT
Write to Giovanni — a visit, a piece, or something still forming. He reads every message.
Gallery Hours
THE DOORS OPEN
Monday
10:00 – 15:30
Tours available in English, Spanish, Dutch & Papiamentu
Location
LANDHUIS MORGENSTER
01 · Arrival
0203Weg Naar Westpunt, Morgenster, Willemstad, Curaçao
On-site parking available
Delivered
THE WORK STANDS
Landhuis Morgenster
Light Bearer
7.1m
Brievengat
Bria den Deporte
6.2m
Martin di Klabu
Emancipate
4.5m
Book your experience
Before you visit
What past visitors wish they knew.
Accumulated knowledge from hundreds of visits to Landhuis Morgenster.
Best time
Morning hours — 10 AM to noon — offer the best light for photography and the coolest temperatures in the outdoor sculpture garden.
Photography
Welcome throughout the gallery. Flash permitted for personal use. Giovanni often helps visitors find the best angles.
Languages
Tours available in English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papiamentu. Giovanni switches mid-sentence if you need it.
Getting there
Wishi neighborhood, Willemstad. Parking on-site. Accessible by taxi, rental car, or rideshare from Punda in about 15 minutes.
What to wear
Comfortable shoes — the sculpture garden is outdoors. Sunscreen recommended. The gallery interior is covered.
Advance booking
Walk-ins welcome any open day. For guided tours with Giovanni, book 2-3 days ahead to guarantee his personal time.
Landhuis Morgenster, Curaçao
7.1 Experience