Ver & Nabij

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Ver & Nabij

The exhibition Ver & Nabij – gebroeders Van Lymborch x hedendaagse kunstenaars (Far & Near) opens today at the Stevenskerk in Nijmegen.

Ver & Nabij explores the connections between the impressive late medieval paintings of the three Van Lymborch brothers and the work of leading contemporary artists. By placing historical and contemporary art side by side, the exhibition adds a new and dynamic perspective to the world-famous oeuvre of Herman, Paul and Johan van Lymborch.

The dialogue is created through a wide range of media, including contemporary painting, sculpture, installation and textile art, as well as photography, video, animation, fashion, and jewellery.

In addition to several existing works, I was commissioned to create a new piece especially for this exhibition. For this work, I drew inspiration from the Van Lymborch brothers’ Ontmoeting der Wijzen from the Très Riches Heures.

The exhibition runs until 6 April. For more information and tickets, click here!

Myths, Dreams and New Realities

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Myths, Dreams and New Realities

I’m excited to announce my upcoming exhibition, Myths, Dreams and New Realities at Saatchi Gallery. This will be my first exhibition abroad, a moment I’m truly grateful for and very much looking forward to.

Co-curated with Saatchi Gallery, the Bagri Foundation presents Myths, Dreams and New Realities. The exhibition spotlights 13 emerging artists from across the Asian diaspora, who each reimagine cultural identity through personal mythologies and visionary material practices.

Throughout the exhibition, human and non-human landscapes are revealed through painting and sculpture. Artists reimagine their relationship with land and body, drawing inspiration from craft traditions and ancestral memory. Whether working with natural pigments, found materials or industrial processes, each artist builds a unique reality, some built on myths or dreams whilst others on our own bodies, offering not just new ways of seeing, but exploring new ways of being. 

The exhibition is on show from 24 October through 30 November. More information can be found here!

On Sunday 26 October at 12:00, there will be a curatorial walkthrough with Chelsea Pettitt from Bagri Foundation and myself. You’re more than welcome to join us!

Stars Shine, Scorpions Sting (and That’s Life)

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Stars Shine, Scorpions Sting (and That’s Life)

On Saturday, August 23, my solo exhibition Stars Shine, Scorpions Sting (and That’s Life) opens at Willem Twee. This exhibition is a celebration of vibrant colors, rich textures and stories. I’m especially excited about this show because I will be presenting two new ceramic sculptures!

My work will be displayed in the Spiegelzaal downstairs. The opening starts at 4:00 PM, and the exhibition will be on view until October 19. You can visit Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:30 and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00.

Please let us know if you’ll be attending via this link.

I would love for you to come and experience it in person and have a chat. Hope to see y’all there!

Willem Twee Kunstruimte
Boschdijkstraat 100
5211 VD ‘s-Hertogenbosch

Homecoming

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Homecoming

I’m excited to invite you to ‘Homecoming’, a group exhibition curated by Alien Mag at the Van Abbemuseum. The show explores the meaning of “home”, not just as a physical place, but also as a person, a feeling, or a memory.

Through a variety of personal perspectives, the participating artists reflect on where and how they feel at home. My work is included alongside Rita Pieternella, Larissa Schepers, Miranda Gashi and Irem Pınarbaşı. Together we invite you to consider: What does home mean to you?

I hope you will visit this beautiful exhibition between 28 June and 7 December 2025!

Comes As No Surprise

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Comes As No Surprise

I’m excited to share my new solo exhibition ‘Comes As No Surprise’ at Albert van Abbehuis in Eindhoven.

It’s turned into a vibrant and lively show, and I can’t wait for you to see it.

The opening is on May 11 at 16:00, and we’d love to welcome you with a drink! Doors will be open from 13:00.

On May 25th, we’re also hosting a relaxed craft afternoon. Feel free to bring your own creative project, or dive into the materials I’ll provide.

The exhibition is open every Thursday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00, until June 9.
You can find more information about the exhibition here.

Het Geheugen

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Het Geheugen

Studio Herinner is the communication platform of Brabant Herinnert, developed as part of the national commemoration of 80 years of freedom in the Netherlands. It explores how we remember the Second World War and how memories of freedom and unfreedom remain relevant today.

From today, May 3 to 25, 2025, the StadsBalkon in Tilburg’s LocHal transforms into Het Geheugen, an immersive art installation where stories, video, and visual art bring memory and freedom to life. The exhibition highlights how young people connect the legacy of the Second World War to current-day situations.

As one of the participating artists, I led a workshop with youth, resulting in a collaborative artwork ‘A Hive Is an Archive’ now featured in the show. Together, we explore remembrance as a living, shared experience that invites reflection and dialogue.

My work will be shown alongside works by Elma Čavćić, Justin Ugochukwu, Lara Bongard, Lara Daams, Vincent Zanni and YAFF.

Art Rotterdam 2025 with Galerie Bart

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Art Rotterdam 2025 with Galerie Bart

I am thrilled to be participating in Art Rotterdam from March 27 through 30. Galerie Bart will display a duo show by textile artist Lawrence James Bailey and myself.

Over the past weeks, I have dedicated a great deal of time and effort to developing a new series of works, and I am excited to finally share them with the public. I warmly invite you all to stop by booth K08, I look forward to connecting and exchanging thoughts!

For more information about the artworks you can click here.

Het Klokhuis – Wandtapijten

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Het Klokhuis – Wandtapijten

Yesterday, I was featured in an episode of Het Klokhuis about tapestries. Het Klokhuis is a Dutch educational youth program.

It was a lot of fun to be able to give viewers a sneak peek into my creative process. A real childhood dream come true!

If you’ve ever wondered how a tapestry comes to life? Watch the episode on the website of Het Klokhuis!

Heard It through the Grapevine

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Heard It through the Grapevine

This Friday, my exhibition Heard It Through the Grapevine will open to the public. It’s my debut solo exhibition at Galerie Bart.

This exhibition is a vibrant celebration of textile art and the transformative power of stories, inviting you to explore a lush, imaginative garden crafted from threads and tales. 

My partner in crime VVESSEL will be performing a live set infused with Iranian influences during the opening.

The opening will be from 17:00 – 21:00 at Elandsgracht 16 in Amsterdam.
VVESSEL will be performing between 19:00 – 20:00.
the exhibition can be visited until October 19.

For more information on the artworks and events, you can click here.

Roaming Epics

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Roaming Epics

Last February I had a week-long residency at the Bewaerschole in Burgh-Haamstede for the program: Nomadic living, wandering in times of overpopulation. The program asks contemporary artists to reflect on and experiment with certain social current events and urgencies.

During my residency at the Bewaerschole, I thought a lot about migration and the meaning of “home”. In the months leading up to my exhibition ‘Roaming Epics’, I created several new works in my studio. With these works I tell fictional stories about a nomadic group traveling the world. The stories are told through large banners decorated with images of good and evil. They appear to be mythical scenes passed down through generations, but many of the images can also be traced back to the here and now. A fusion of cultures and generations.

In addition to the exhibition at the Bewaerschole, a work is also on display at the Burghse Schoole in Burgh-Haamstede.

For more information on the exhibition, click here!

De Bewaerschole is open every Friday through Sunday from 14:00 – 17:00 til June 9.

Bewaerschole, Weststraat 18, Burgh-Haamstede
Burghse Schoole, Kerkstraat 3, Burgh-Haamstede