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With an exhibition on the theme 'The Hidden Source', photographer collective Nomads of Sehnsucht finds a sublime temporary home in the beautiful Tuingalerie of Pulchri Studio on the Lange Voorhout in The Hague. The Nomads of Sehnsucht take up the challenge to express the deeper meaning of 'The Hidden Source' as a theme. An ambiguous, elusive theme, which can imply both an abstract and a personal concept. It is a universal human search for the source of inspiration, wisdom and creativity, which often seems hidden and difficult to grasp. In the works of art we show in our exhibition, we see this search for a hidden source. The Nomads are taken on a journey through the magical realm of the imagination, discover new worlds and reach for the indefinable, in their longing for 'The Hidden Source'. As part of the theme, I made a new triptych entitled Rêve Vert. It symbolizes a dream world, the mysterious, the fragile, the source around which we flutter. I found my inspiration in Symbolism, one of the innovative art movements that emerged during the Fin de Siècle, with a particular focus on the work of Odilon Redon. In 1900-1901, this French painter made a series of groundbreaking panels with loose flowers and branches that seem to float in a vacuum without specific space or time. Work that focuses on our magical inner world. Redon: "My paintings cannot be defined. They place us, like music, in the ambiguous realm of the indefinite." In their work, the Nomads of Sehnsucht experiment with the boundaries of photography. Partly out of curiosity about the medium and partly out of an effort to arrive at his own visual language, suitable for depicting indefinable desires - Sehnsucht. The work is made with digital and analogue cameras, high-tech or developed and printed by hand in the darkroom. This is how an interesting, associative image was created around the theme 'The Hidden Source'. Exhibiting Nomads of Sehnsuchtleden: Annemarie van Buuren, Baukje Venema, Jacqueline Louter-Hoos, Mariska Pool, Mark van Hattem, Nicole Hagesteijn and Olga Rook. Opening exhibition: Saturday March 23, 2024, 3:00 PM Period: March 23 to April 16, 2024 Address: Lange Voorhout 15, 2514 EA The Hague Information: pulchri.nl

Haagse Kunstkring chairman Anita Poolman has taken the initiative for a program around International Women's Day (March 8), with the title Quand même! , the motto of famous theater icon Sarah Bernhardt. There are exhibitions programmed, a salon, lectures and a poet's afternoon. In this context, a special group exhibition will open on Saturday, March 2, with work by: Mieke Schlaman, Lizan van Dijk, Carla Krutzen, Leidi van Leeuwen, Jacqueline Louter-Hoos, Mariska Mallee, Ingrid Rollema, Tamara Traxel and Fenneke Weltevrede. I cordially invite you to come and view the exhibition. I am showing a new work entitled 'In the wings' . I found inspiration for this work in Symbolism, and specifically the work of Odilon Redon. In 1900-1901, Redon made a series of innovative representations with flowers and branches that seem to float in a vacuum, as an abstraction of our inner world. 'In the Wings' refers to theater elements such as the stage, the facade, the decor and the wings on either side of the stage. It symbolizes ambiguity, layering, fragility, and playing with illusion. It includes two apparently identical images. While one image approaches the scene head-on, the other reveals a look behind the scenes. Opening exhibition: Saturday March 2, 3 p.m. Period: February 28 to March 24, 2024 Address: Denneweg 64, The Hague Information: haagsekunstkring.nl The artist will be seen On March 10 from 3 p.m., Paul de Mol will lead a conversation with visitors and artists about a number of selected work. Program 'Woman in Art' In addition to the above exhibition, the program includes among other things: a poets' matinee on March 17 with the participation of, among others, Margriet van Bebber, Edith de Gilde, Mariet Lems and Margriet Westervaarder; a sculpture exhibition in the garden with, among others, Mary Bezembinder, Thea Bonnecroy, Marieke Cordesius, Antonia Groeneveld, Hedwig Smulders and Selma Weerenbeck; a lecture on March 23 'Thomas Mann and the Pringsheims' provided by Margreet-den Buurman.

Looking at art in Ouddorp In Gallery 'De Overkant' in Ouddorp I am showing a number of my flower still lifes from the Project Preserved, as part of an exhibition by photographers collective Nomads of Sehnsucht. The exhibition was created in collaboration with Regio Art Rijnmond (RAR) and Kunstkijk. The work will be on display during the Kunstkijk from 9 to 12 May (Ascension weekend)

Immediately in the new year, a group exhibition will open at Haagse Kunstkring on Saturday January 6 under the title 'NEW'. A wide variety of work by more than 100 artists will be on display in all rooms of the characterful building on Denneweg. I am showing a new flower still life. I found inspiration in a work by Tamara de Lempicka, also known as 'The Queen of the Modern'. This queen of Art Deco is known for her striking and exciting mix of modernism and classical elements. A very inspiring starting point for this small elegant work. You are welcome to experience the work personally, away from the screen, where the experience has a different dimension. 'The Artist Is Seen' On January 14, 2024, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Paul de Mol will talk with visitors and artists about the exhibition. Entrance is free. Opening: Saturday January 6, 4:00 PM Period: January 4 to 28, 2024 Address: Denneweg 64, The Hague

Exhibition The Hidden Source was created through a collaboration between photographers collective Nomads of Sehnsucht, of which I am a member, and poets from the Arts Department of the Haagse Kunstkring. Together we looked for the deeper meaning of the theme The Hidden Source. Poets from the Haagse Kunstkring selected or wrote poems that fit the theme. The photographers of Nomads of Sehnsucht, in turn, based their works on these poems. This has resulted in an interesting, associative exhibition that can be viewed and read. In the context of the theme, I made a new diptych entitled Rêve Blue . It symbolizes a dream world, the mysterious, the fragile, the source around which we flutter. I found my inspiration in Symbolism, one of the innovative art movements that emerged during the Fin de Siècle, with a particular focus on the work of Odilon Redon. In 1900-1901, this French painter made a series of groundbreaking panels with loose flowers and branches that seem to float in a vacuum without specific space or time. Work that focuses on our magical inner world. Redon: "My paintings cannot be defined. They place us, like music, in the ambiguous realm of the indefinite." I cordially invite you to this exhibition, which opens on December 2 at 4:00 PM. Participating poets Haagse Kunstkring: Anne Tjerk Mante, Corina Engelbrecht, Gerrit Vennema, Hans Franse and Theo Monkhorst. Nomads of Sehnsuchtleden: Annemarie van Buuren, Baukje Venema, Jacqueline Louter-Hoos, Mariska Pool, Mark van Hattem, Nicole Hagesteijn and Olga Rook. 'The Artist is Seen' On December 10, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Paul de Mol will discuss the exhibition with visitors and artists. Please be welcome to this meeting. Opening: Saturday, December 2 from 4:00 PM Period: November 29 to December 24, 2023 Address: Denneweg 64, 2514 CJ The Hague Information: galeriesehnsucht.com & haagsekunstkring.nl

On the wall in the corridor of Pulchri Studio, small-sized works of art (maximum 30 x 30 cm) are continuously for sale at generally low prices. These works of art can always be taken with you immediately and are therefore extremely suitable as a gift or to enjoy at home or at the office the same day.

A touch of autumn

On the wall in the corridor of Pulchri Studio, small-sized works of art (maximum 30 x 30 cm) are continuously for sale at generally low prices. These works of art can always be taken with you immediately and are therefore extremely suitable as a gift or to enjoy at home or at the office the same day. I participate in the period August 21 to November 20, 2023 with two small flower still lifes. The works 'Boudoir' and 'Queen of the Modern II' are also for sale in the Pulchri Studio webshop.

Art-making members of the Haagse Kunstkring will show a rich variety of recent work in a large group exhibition during the month of August. You are cordially invited to this exhibition, which will open on August 5 from 4 p.m. I exhibit 'Bouquet Vert de Jade' . The discovery of roses in an unusual jade green hue was the first step towards this work. Loosely associating with the later work of George Braque, I came to this still life, in which I try to capture the transition to cubist forms in his work. 'Bouquet Vert de Jade' was made within the Preserved project , consisting of recreations of flower still lifes from different style periods in art. The flowers and vase - like all props in this project - come from the thrift store. Opening: Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 4 p.m Period: 3 to 27 August 2023 Address: Denneweg 64, 2514 CJ The Hague Information: haagsekunstkring.nl

A look behind the scenes at the construction of a still life in action in my studio in Delft. This flower still life 'Sèvres' is part of ' Project Preserved '. 'Sèvres' can be seen (and for sale) at the New Members Exhibition of Pulchri Studio . The opening is on July 1, 2023 at 5 p.m. Address: Lange Voorhout 15, The Hague.