Beating around the bush Episode #4 at Bonnefantenmuseum

Lara Schnitger

Beating around the bush Episode #4 

Beating around the bush is an exhibition programme for 2014, in which the Bonnefantenmuseum will be presenting its collection in an investigative way. In four episodes, both the fixed values and the ‘quiet reserve’ of the collection will be brought into dialogue with new and proposed acquisitions.

The exhibtion features artworks of: Ben d'Armagnac, Monika Baer, Paul Chan, Marlene Dumas, Zackary Drucker en Rhys Ernst, Sidi El Karchi, Hadassah Emmerich, Ferdi, Lara Gasparotto, Gilbert & George, Jörg Immendorff, Lee Kit, Jutta Koether, Nam June Paik, Sol LeWitt, Tala Madani, Maha Maamoun, Mario Merz, Navid Nuur, Rik Meijers, Dennis Muñoz Espadiña, Bruce Nauman, Tanja Ritterbex, Karen Sargsyan, Lara Schnitger, Lily van der Stokker, Shinkichi Tajiri, Ed Templeton, Aline Thomassen, Joëlle Tuerlinckx, Luc Tuymans, Ger van Elk, Franz West

http://www.bonnefanten.nl/nl/tentoonstellingen/programma_2014/beating_around_the_bush_episode_4

Laura Lima

'The Fifth Flour' exhibition by Laura Lima, a Brazilian artist who won the biggest international award for visual art in the Netherlands (Bonnefanten Award for Contemporary Art (BACA) 2014).
Next to Beating around the bush you can see the
the fifth floor is an exhibition which creates an innovative dialogue with museum practice, specially developed by Laura Lima for the Bonnefantenmuseum. The museum is 'brought to life' by the presence of human participants in the artwork. The exhibition includes a wide range of art pieces. The museum is presented as a location for the production of new works and ideas by means of a tailor shop, where two tailors create 'custom suits' for wooden frames. 

http://www.bonnefanten.nl/

Secret Postcards

The very first of edition of Secret Postcards in The Netherlands is opening doors in Maastricht this Saturday at Jan van Eyck Academy.
Make sure that you are on time (11.am), because this is your unique chance to purchase a piece of art for just 55 euro. 'first come, first served ' is the sales procedure.
I got the chance to get a sneak preview and there is quite a lot to choose from; 575 art works from around 250 artists like Atelier van Lieshout, Barbara Visser, Romain Brau, Linda Maissan, Kaspar Hamacher, Elvira 't Hart, Jeroen van Bergen, Antoine Berghs, Sidi el Karchi, Jeroen Evertz, Laurens Hamacher, Nawie Kuiper, Lonneke van der Palen, Les Deux Garçons, Keetje Mans, Maurice Mentjens, Jack Reubsaet, Edwin Smet, Ivo Straetmans, Ellen Truijen, Sara Vrugt, Bas de Wit, and many more... and me :)

Secret Postcards exhibition open Saturday 17th of November at 11 am and is open until 25th of November.
Location: Jan van Eyck Academie Maastricht (Academieplein 1 in Maastricht)

So what is Secret Postcards project all about
Secret Postcards is a very unique sort of exhibition that is not like any other. The artists produce postcard-sized works of art that are exhibited anonymously and can be purchased for a modest sum. It's a concept that is entirely new to the Netherlands: a high-quality exhibition that is easily accessible to the public because it's held outside the museum.
What's important here is the visitor's own perception and interpretation. The exhibited artworks will not be readily identifiable. Secret Postcards challenges the audience to cross the frontiers of their usual way of working.The artists taking part in Secret Postcards have been recommended by a team of four curators from celebrated museums and cultural organisations.
The choice is outstanding and the experience is very refreshing!

Read more about Secret Postcards initiative and vision here:

http://www.secretpostcards.eu

Have a look at this preview. In real they are more exciting and for now no credits...Psssst.

Joyful Opening of SALON/Maastricht

Today it was a sunny June 2nd and not just because of the weather but because of the opening of SALON/Maastricht and the kick off for 10 wonderful days to come in Maastricht.
With our very own FASHIONCLASH Maastricht (8,9 and 10th of June), Maastricht is for sure a fashion town.
SALON/Maastricht is a special route through Maastricht where both young/up-and-coming talent and established designers and artists present their work on special locations spread through the city.
The route and the opening happend on a very unique location, the central station of Maastricht. Most people probably don't even know it but it is a pearl of location to showcase art. The attic of the station consists of beautiful rooms with nice light that shines through stained glass windows to the inside. And there it happend, the opening of SALON/Maastricht.
Enjoy the images but I suggest you to go and see it, the doors are open until the 10th of June.
Soon more posts!
http://www.salon1.org/

Clash Project at FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2011

This year the CLASH Project, fashion by non-fashion designers, was so amazing!
Matylda Krzykowski coordinated clash project.

Clash project at the opening of FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2011! Pure enjoyment!





Pictures are by Lonneke van der Palen

1 Sue Doeksen, NL (Graphic Designer) in collaboration with www.klinkhamermeubel.nl


2 Wojtek Scherp, DE (Artist)


3 Valentin Loellmann, NL (Product Designer)


4 Sidi El Karchi, NL (Artist)


5 Fabian von Spreckelsen NL (Product Designer


6 Gunnar Haemmerle, DE (Blogger)


7 Niek Pulles NL (Designer)


8 Jane Bowler, UK (Textile Designer)


9 Frederik Färg SE (Furniture Designer)


10 Nonstopnerds, DE (2d Arts Platform)

FASHIONCLASH Maastricht 2011

It's almost that time again, the fashion event FASHIONCLASH Maastricht is getting closer, and we still have so much to do!
As FASHIONCLASH fever is rising Maastricht is getting ready for the event of the year!

For the 3rd time FASHIONCLASH creates a clash with fashion, a cultural and creative encounter of designers, disciplines and cultures around fashion.FASHIONCLASH Maastricht is a unique platform in particular for 'young’ and talented designers / artists to present their work to a diverse (inter) national audience.
In the program there is an exhibition about fashion in the broadest perspective, fashion shows of emerging talents, ABKM fashion show, CLASH project, Fashion Procession, a cozy lounge by Coffeelovers and more.

ABKM Show / June 12

photo by Robert Jacobs

More than 100 designers/artists will show their work during FASHIONCLASH Maastricht in a new location, SAMdecorfabriek. Most of the names you probably never heard before but that's what is so special about this event. It's an opportunity to discover new talent, make contacts, and to be inspired by the art of fashion.

Check the full list of participants: http://www.fashionclash.nl/program/participants/

To get to know the participants you can follow FASHIONCLASH BLOG, where you can read participants profiles such as these posts: Karishma Shahani, Gunnar Hämmerle, Wieteke Opmeer, MINNAPALMQVIST, Lukasz Stepien, Anna Dudzińska, Ellis Biemans, Jacob Kok, Diana Tax, Marie-Lisah Hermkens and Manon Boertien.

Where to by tickets for FASHION SHOWS: http://www.fashionclash.nl/tickets/where-to-buy-tickets/EXPO has a free entrance.

SAVE THE DATE / BUY A TICKET / SPREAD THE WORD / COME TO FASHIONCLASH MAASTRICHT / 10, 11 & 12 JUNE 2011
www.fashionclash.nl

Here is short preview:

FASHION SHOW: Kosenec by Vojislav Micic & Marijana Ranisavljev


FASHION SHOW: NiOka by Nika Ravnik & Mia Ventin

pictures by Ivian Kan Mujezinovic & Ance Kokalj

FASHION SHOW: Lukasz Stepien


FASHION SHOW
THE OFFER BERLIN presenst Moga e Mago

picture by Katja Hentschel

EXPO: Lonneke van der Palen

photo by Lonneke van der Palen

EXPO: Kris Berden

picture by Meinke Klein

EXPO: Annemarie te Stroet

picture by Igor Kruter

EXPO: Ulrik Martin Larsen


CLASH project: Jane Bowler


CLASH Project: Sidi el Karchi

Sidi el Karchi/Bas de Wit

Sidi EL Karchi/Bas de Wit
11.04 - 27.06. 2010 at Bonnefantenmuseum/Maastricht

Since Sidi El Karchi and Bas de Wit successfully completed their studies at the art academy a little less than ten years ago, the museum has been following their progress. That was fairly easy to do, as they both studied in Maastricht and still live and work in the vicinity – apart from short visits to New York and Antwerp. Now El Karchi and De Wit's careers have really taken off.
(source Bonnenfantenmuseum)

If you want to know more visit Bonnefantenmuseum website (check this link). But I advise you to visit the museum and see the work, it's worth a visit!!