A field of wild flowers, a cross-section of a lemon or a deconstructed butterfly: Bertrand Fournier’s paintings are open to many different interpretations. Through their titles, Fournier subtly steers the viewer in a certain direction. The name of his latest...
Visitors of Contempo Gallery are greeted at the door not only by gallery owner Peter Koopmans, but also by a quote from artist Joseph Beuys (1921 – 1986) affixed to the wall in the hallway: ‘Kunst ist wenn man trotzdem lacht.’ This quote is a variation on...
A desk covered with materials, richly filled bookcases and works by Jan Schoonhoven on the wall: artist Robert Smit’s studio covers just a few square meters, but bears all the traces of the artist’s diverse oeuvre. Smit started out as a jewelry designer,...
As concerns about the future of the earth increase, sustainability is becoming increasingly important, including within art. Galleries and artists are integrating this theme in different ways, including the participants of KunstRAI 2023. Joana Schneider’s work...
Video art, digital drawings or sculptures made with 3D printers: digital technology seems to offer endless possibilities for artists to experiment. Partly for this reason, the popularity of digital art is growing. During KunstRAI 2023, a variety of digital artworks...
