Art Guest staying with Ton and Alice: ‘Duo Voices’ by Pierluigi Pompei
At last a work by Pierluigi Pompei in our home. I have known Pierluigi Pompei and his work for some time. We are both trumpet players and play together in a Big Band (with which we played during the unveiling of his artwork “the Maashoorn” in Schiedam). Because of our shared interest in music, I … Read More
Read MoreArt Guest staying in Friesland: ‘Untitled 14’ by Laurien Renckens
This work by Laurien Renckens is here to stay! This Art Guest will not be staying elsewhere anymore! The painting is going to stay with us. It hangs as a showpiece in our room, beautifully balanced with the surfaces which are also small paintings in themselves. Greetings from Friesland
Read MoreArt Guest staying with Frans: ‘Self-portrait 14’ by Caspar Berger
How a visit to an exhibition of Caspar Berger brought a work of art by him into my home. A few years ago a friend took me to an exhibition of Caspar Berger, an artist who was unknown to me at the time. I also met the artist himself and we started talking. Now I … Read More
Read MoreArt Guest staying with Rosita: “On the frayed edges of (my) thinking” (Gaps of my mind) by Hans Klein Hofmeijer
Entering the impressive studio of visual artist Hans Klein Hofmeijer. In mid-February, I picked up my Art Guest in the impressive studio of visual artist Hans Klein Hofmeijer in the south of the country. He told me stories about his work that one only could hope they would never end. As befits a good storyteller, … Read More
Read MoreArt Guest staying with Marcelle: ‘The O stands for re-enactment scripted chalk rite’ by Marieke Coppens
Visiting artist Marieke Coppens in her studio was an experience I will always remember. Meeting Marieke Coppens in her studio under the beams was very inspiring. Marieke uses different materials and approaches in her work; among other things, she showed us a black tapestry woven by herself, which she has exhibited before. I will now … Read More
Read MoreArt Guest staying with Hans: ‘Dots #130’ van Rosalinde C. Zeidman
Discovering the story behind the Artworks of Rosalinde C. Zeidman was a true surprise. Last Saturday, 2 January, I paid a visit to Brenda de Vries, to admire the work of her alter ego: Rosalinde C. Zeidman. She explained her work. What a nice and special meeting. Brenda is a multi-talented artist who expresses herself … Read More
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