Brigitte Wawoe: “A work of art is not only a beautiful possession, but also a good companion”.
The collaboration was new for both of them, but Brigitte enjoyed it very much and she didn’t mind the confrontations, because she sees it all as part of the process. In the end, it is the stone that determines everything. Read More
Philippe Zanolino: Art opens the Heart.
The vernissage of the solo by renowned artist Philippe Zanolino took place Saturday, March 12, 2022. Philippe is excited about the show and also about the fact that the exhibition is held in his son Giovani’s gallery: Zanolino Gallery & Atelier. Read More
Ria Houwen: “I am filled with gratitude”.
February 6, 2022: Last solo exhibition by Ria Houwen in Curaçao ‘Goodbye Ria Houwen – Farewell Curaçao’. Read More
Tirzo Martha: “Curaçao keeps me grounded”.
At the moment, Tirzo is busy working away in his studio. He’s working on a new series together with his team. Next year (2022), he wants to hold a solo exhibition in ‘Het Curaçaosch Museum’. The title of the series is ‘Chronisch Monochroom’ (Chronically Monochrome). Read More
Godelieve Smulders: ‘A bird should be able to fly through it’.
Curaçao fascinates Godelieve above all because of its warm atmosphere, and its clear sky with spectacular clouds. Godelieve likes to look at the clouds. Due to the strong winds, the clouds change shape so quickly that it looks like a movie to her. Read More
Royal visitor at Blue Bay Sculpture Garden.
Princess Beatrix’s visit to the Blue Bay sculpture garden was informal. Board member Ellen Spijkstra shows Princess Beatrix around while they are seated in a golf cart. Ellen is familiar with all the works of art there, and she also knows the artists. That’s why she’s the right person to fulfill this role. Read More
Artistry in times of Corona: Omar Sling.
This year’s lockdown hits Omar even harder. This time he has no new assignment or income, and he’s critical of the fact that the government does not have a separate regulation for visual artists. After the lockdown, it is difficult to start back up, and with three growing, school-age children, that gives him a lot of stress. Read More
Angel Luis de la Rosa: provocative and tender.
The shapes and lines are fluid, giving the impression that the torsos have been ‘captured’ and portrayed mid-motion. And although the images are provocative at times, they all have fragile and tender characteristics as well, as if Angel Luis wants to emphasize the tenderness of women above everything else. Read More
Artistry in times of Corona: Papy Adriana.
In 2020 and 2021, he also experiences the consequences of the lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s forced to close the doors of his school both times. He partially switches to online teaching, but many students still choose to stop temporarily. The situation is stressful because fewer or no lessons also means that there’s less income for the academy, while its fixed costs continue. Read More