The Architect of the Groningen Landscape To understand the Dutch expressionist movement, one must look directly at Jan Altink. He did not merely participate in the art scene; he helped uproot it. As a co-founder of the De Ploeg association in 1918, Altink applied a literal philosophy to his work, using the name to signify the ploughing of traditional, stagnant art forms to allow new ideas to take root. His presence in Groningen was fo…