Texts
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Bringing something to life – Catherine Biocca
-Original text in Dutch below- In Kunstfort Vijfhuizen, Catherine Biocca tells – on the basis of talking necklaces and other pieces - the story of of a CEO (from ancient history) and his relationships with his employees and personal environment (and she lets us guess which bully she might refer to). Mare van Koningsveld talks with Biocca about her work and interests. Catherine Biocca (1984) studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy and after that, in… Continue reading
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Guilty pleasures and existential concerns
-original text in Dutch below- Is it not the ultimate guilty pleasure, wanting to know how the neighbour lives, what they own and what they are doing right now? TV reality shows have been dedicated to this. We are fascinated by what another has or does; we would love to own what they have, do what they do. Or the opposite: sometimes it is just wonderful to abhor the way someone shapes their life. The paintings of Adzer van der Molen are exactly… Continue reading
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Nacho Carbonell: Thinking chair
-original text in Dutch below- He is one of the most successful designers of his generation. Barely a few years from the Design Academy, he has already exhibited in the world's most important design centers. Nacho Carbonell (1980), the sculptor among the furniture makers. Crises are like a red line through the life and work of Nacho Carbonell, the Spanish designer who, together with Maartje Korstanje, has a duo exhibition at the Groninger… Continue reading