NEW 2025

A quick start to the new exhibition year at the Haagse Kunstkring. Under the title 'NEW' a group exhibition opens on Saturday 11 January with a large amount of very varied work by 116 artists. The exhibition will be on display in all rooms of our beautiful building on the Denneweg.

I show a flower still life in delicate pink and white pastel shades, loosely inspired by the work of the famous flower painter Gerard Van Spaendonck. Van Spaendonck, born in Tilburg, made a career in France. Louis XVI appointed him court painter in 1774. Remarkably, he was ennobled by Napoleon Bonaparte after a rich career as professor of flower painting, advisor to the Académie and co-founder of the Institut de France.

The flower still life 'Van Spaendonck Hommage' is part of my ongoing project Preserved, consisting of recreations of flower still lifes from different stylistic periods in art. The material consists of found artificial flowers and props from the thrift store.

You are welcome to come and experience the work personally, away from the screen, where the experience has a different dimension.

'The Artist Is Seen'
On Sunday 19 January at 15:00 Paul de Mol will lead a discussion about the exhibition with visitors and artists. Admission is free.

Opening: Saturday 11 January at 4:00 PM

Period: 7 January to 2 February 2024

Address: Denneweg 64, The Hague