International open-air sculpture exhibition: Sonsbeek '55 builds on Sonsbeek '49 and’52. The lawns around the white villa in Sonsbeek are once again filled with many bronze and stone sculptures by the French Neoclassicists, and their Dutch, Belgian, and Danish followers, among others.

"(...) once again a fascinating overview of sculpture since the second half of the past century", as is written in the catalogue's appendix. According to Mr. Doelman, however, this time emphasis is placed on recent works. Nevertheless, many familiar artists, including Rodin, Maillol and Moore, are represented again. In his introduction, chairman Jan de Goeijen again speaks of the nature of Sonsbeek, which, thanks to the enrichment of sculptures, allows for a moment of "salutary tranquility and intense enjoyment."