Cathedral of Thorns
In 2015 Curaçao visual artist Herman van Bergen will realize his project ‘Cathedral of Thorns’ in the garden of Landhuis Bloemhof. The first ‘stone’ for the cathedral was laid by Mrs. Michèle Russel-Capriles, president of the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied, on December 15, 2012. The Cathedral of Thorns will be created completely of thorns from the local...Read More
Open Atelier Route 2015
Artist in Curaçao are preparing for the next ‘Open Atelier Route’ which will take place in February and March 2015. During two weekends a selection of visual artist (amateur, upcoming and professional artists) will open the doors of their studio for the public. Follow ‘Open Atelier Route 2015’ on Facebook The first Open Atelier Route took place in September 2006 at the...Read More
Swinging through History
Swinging through History – Riba Kadansa di Historia Please note: Due to weather conditions the exhibition has been removed from the bridge since June 25, and can now be seen in the Rif Fort, Otrabanda. Curaçao, June 11, 2014. Curaçao has a rich history, formed by different population groups that were either brought over or settled on the island by choice. A melting pot of...Read More
Caribbean: crossroads of the world
Participating artists from Curaçao are: Yubi Kirindongo, David Bade, Jan Henderikse, May Henriquez (1915-1999), Miss Lee Hodge (1899-1998), Olario (1891-1977), Nepomuceno (1908-1975) and Charles Eyck (1897-1983). The exhibition Caribbean: Crossroads of the World, which opened on April 18, 2014 at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), explores the...Read More
Yubi Kirindongo. Rebel in Art & Soul
Curaçao visual artist Yubi Kirindongo is honored with a large solo art-show in Museum Beelden aan Zee in the Hague, the Netherlands, from January 31st till June 1st, 2014. The exhibition is titled “Yubi Kirindongo. Rebel in Art & Soul”. . Museum Beelden aan Zee Harteveltstraat 1 2586 EL the Hague Netherlands T: +31 (0)70-3585857 The catalogue, or rather biography on Yubi...Read More
Shipwrecked, Beauty in Deterioration
The exhibition in the Dutch Zeeuws maritiem MuZEEum ‘Schipbreuk, Bunitesa di Dekadensia’ (Shipwrecked, Beauty in Deterioration) was opened on February 15, 2014 and remains till September 28, 2014. Read More
Yubi Kirindongo book and exhibition
Presentation of the book about Yubi Kirindongo, and exhibition in Gallery Alma Blou. Read More
Exploring the Past to Envisage the Future
Foundation Arte ’99 Pa libertat is presenting a new art event in the series to commemorate 150 years of abolition of slavery. The exhibition Exploring the Past to Envisage the Future is curated by Curaçao art historian Jennifer Smit. Mrs. Lusette Verboom-Fairbairn, chairman of Foundation Arte ’99 and Jennifer Smit opened the exhibition on February 14, 2014. Exploring the Past to...Read More