Rini’s mural has found a new home in the neighborhood. The work pays tribute to Rien de Otter, better known as Rini, a beloved resident of the Oude Westen who spent years bringing people together. For Galerie Atelier Herenplaats, this mural holds even greater significance. The original design was created by artist Grietje Killian, who […]

On September 19 and 20, we’ll be opening our doors during the 7th edition of GRAW! During the Groot Rotterdams Atelier Weekend, Herenplaats is one of 90 locations welcoming visitors. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know our artists and their work in the environment where it’s created. Throughout the weekend, various artists […]

Edward has been working on a new (enormous) painting for over two weeks now, and it’s finally finished. His signature figures stand firmly with both feet on the ground: powerful, rich in detail, and surrounded by a world where everything grows and flourishes. From that solid foundation, the composition unfolds upward, giving rise to an […]

Remco has also recently completed a new work. This self-portrait is a continuation of his earlier self-portraits, in which he experimented with various materials. For this piece, he chose to use colored pencils on colored paper. During the creative process, he used a reference photo featuring a strong interplay of light and shadow. He carefully […]

In the category: “It’s finished!” you’ll find work by Livia, among others. She titled the piece Overijssel. During our conversation, she explained that it was inspired by the vacations she took with her parents during her childhood. This pool of diverse memories has resulted in an equally varied work, in which all sorts of things […]

This week, a new work by Laan Irodjojo was unveiled at the RET headquarters on Laan op Zuid. The painting was commissioned by the RET and has been given a prominent place in the building. The painting depicts a RET tram, with the RET headquarters in the background. During the unveiling of the work, attention […]

Edward has now been working on a new (enormous) painting for over two weeks. His signature figures stand firmly with both feet on the ground: powerful, rich in detail, and surrounded by a world where everything grows and flourishes. From that solid foundation, the composition develops upward, giving rise to an explosion of form and […]

This year we’re celebrating a special milestone: our 35th anniversary! That’s why we’d like to cordially invite you to our summer party and the festive opening of our summer exhibition. This exhibition features highlights exclusively from our own collection, with a summery twist. Friday, July 10 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Come raise a glass, […]

       This year we once again attended the European Outsider Art Association meeting—and this time, not just as audience members. We had the opportunity to give a presentation ourselves about Herenplaats, our artists, their work, and its quality, and we welcomed more than 75 people to our studio! The focus was on something […]

From June 12 through 14, 2026, we will once again be participating in Idyllerei 2026—the colorful festival filled with art, theater, and film. This year, the festival focuses on the studio scene and the vibrant art scene in Eastern Europe, with contributions from Prague, Brno, Bratislava, Belgrade, Kraków, and Lublin, among others. In addition to […]