Op bezoek bij Philip Akkerman @ TTHQ, Rotterdam Onze vrijwilliger Betty is afgelopen woensdag samen met een groep kunstenaars naar de tentoonstelling van Philip Akkerman wezen kijken. De tentoonstelling bevat een typbaar lettertype met zelfportretten van Philip. Helaas is het vandaag alweer de laatste dag van deze tentoonstelling. Maar gelukkig hebben we de foto’s nog!  

John Kegreisz @ Thicker than Water John’s work has two distinct periods in which letters and paintings come together. His early paintings consist of colorful abstract shapes that fit together like puzzle pieces, reflecting the pleasure he found in color theory classes. After his mother’s death in 1992, his work changed dramatically. John wrote a […]

Kitty van Straaten at Thicker than Water Kitty’s drawings spring from her rich imagination and experiences. She creates drawings with colored pencils or oil pastels, filled with beautiful colors and shapes. Portraits of beautiful women in striking dresses and a child in their arms. Exotic islands where you would love to be. Belly dancers, beautiful […]

Ode to Ognjen Jeremić In honor of the work of Ognjen Jeremić, an important name in outsider art, Galerie Atelier Herenplaats, in collaboration with Invalid Atelier, has transformed his colorful and fascinating representations into luxurious silk shawls. This unique collection of Art Scarfs brings art and fashion together.  

This week marks a special milestone for Herenplaats: we are present in Havana! Our own Richard traveled to Cuba especially for the opening of the exhibition at Riera Studio. Yesterday, he shared his passion for art with students by guiding them in creating beautiful graphic work, as you can see in the photos! Tomorrow is […]

Did you know that we organize a workshop for the artists every Wednesday? This week marked the conclusion of the ‘Making Masks’ project, in the form of a real photo shoot! Our artist and photographer Roland van Eck photographed all the artists wearing their masks. The results will follow shortly!

Family: it’s the place where you come home, but sometimes also the place you want to run away from the most. Sometimes there is conviviality, connection, and love, and sometimes you would rather stick each other behind a few layers of very thick wallpaper. It can be a place of support, of warmth, or a […]

Anuja has been working at Atelier Herenplaats since 2011. Her style can be defined as feminine and beautiful. Her delicate drawings depict a world of fantasy and nature. She loves working with ink on paper, but nowadays she also works more with acrylic on wooden panels. Whereas she used to create more black-and-white works, she […]

In the context of loneliness, the EO made a number of portraits of Rotterdam residents who feel lonely. Follow our now 86-year-old Mies in the program “Who still knows me?” To be seen on Tuesday, October 1, on NPO2 at 10:40 p.m.

Parade of Animals On Saturday, October 5, something special will be happening in Het Oude Westen. On that day, we will be celebrating International Animal Day with pet owners, neighbors, and anyone else who is interested. This tradition is inspired by the ideas of Saint Francis of Assisi (c. 1182-1226). The celebration will begin at […]