Tobias Tebbe in ‘How to Draw a Cactus’ We are delighted that Tobias Tebbe is part of our exhibition How to Draw a Cactus. Driven by an unstoppable urge to draw since childhood, this Arnhem-based artist creates alternative world maps full of fantasy and humor. In his imaginary Dutch Democratic Republic—with Baarle as its capital […]

Docutip: ‘See You’ In the poignant documentary ‘See You’, Kiki Ho explores the life and death of her sister Siu. Through Siu’s diaries, art and memories, a portrait emerges of a young woman who was searching for her place in the world – and in mental health care. Two of our colleagues make brief appearances […]

Sailing with the Helena! Last week, we visited the Helena, an old sailing ship from 1876. The ship is moored in the harbor and is now a floating museum. We sailed towards Kinderdijk and hoisted the sails together! We thoroughly enjoyed this special outing. See the photos here. More information about the Helena: Helena (ship, […]

Herenplaats is looking for Saturday volunteers! Without our amazing volunteers, Herenplaats wouldn’t run so smoothly—we are extremely grateful to them! We are currently looking for new Saturday volunteers for the gallery who want to help keep everything running smoothly. Would you like to volunteer? You can read a book during your shift, and it looks […]

Carlos Javier García Huergo @ How to Draw a Cactus In his art, this Cuban mathematician combines the reality of mathematics with personal images. Using recycled materials—cardboard, vinyl sleeves, old newspapers—he draws with pastel colors a hybrid world full of creatures that live in his consciousness. His own numerical alphabet and algorithms form stories about […]

Drawer review Mariska McEnty Mariska McEnty recently had a drawer review. It was a great opportunity to reflect on everything she has achieved over the past year. During such a portfolio review, the ‘work portfolio’ is examined together. You look back on what you have created, done, and learned. It is a moment of reflection […]

Coen Ringeling; It’s finished For this drawing, The night of the invasion, Coen Ringeling was inspired by a comic strip featuring ‘a kind of futuristic city’. He used this ‘futuristic angle’ for a new work, in which a dictator takes over this fictional futuristic city. A fantastic work full of extraordinary details!

Jon Sarkin (1953–2024) @ Hoe teken je een cactus Het begon als een manier om mijn platencollectie kwijt te raken… nu krijg ik gratis albums van de platenzaak naast mijn studio. — Jon Sarkin (1953–2024) Jon Sarkin was een autodidactische Amerikaanse kunstenaar. Na een beroerte in 1989 begon hij obsessief te creëren, geïnspireerd door surrealisme […]

Anuja Hoogstad at WOLk WOLk, a place where awareness, art, and togetherness take center stage, is currently exhibiting the work of Anuja Hoogstad. Anuja’s work is characterized by color, rhythm, and an intuitive visual language that seems to flow directly from her perception of the world. In her paintings and drawings, she creates her own […]

Workshop at TENT A number of artists from Herenplaats recently participated in a special workshop at TENT: Is poverty and wealth always about money, or not at all? What does it mean to feel poor or rich? When do you feel richer than a millionaire? After previous stops in Amsterdam, Groningen, Arnhem, and Zwolle, the […]