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Born in Amsterdam in 1940, Gerti Bierenbroodspot has emerged over the years as one of the most renowned, beloved, and multifaceted artists in the Netherlands. Her greatest inspiration is Leonardo Da Vinci, known as l’uomo universale – the universal man. Bierenbroodspot’s repertoire includes painting, sculpture, bronze casting, tapestry design, ceramics, and stained glass.

Renowned writer Gerrit Komrij included a short poem by Gertie Bierenbroodspot in his seminal work on Dutch poetry. In addition to poetry, she also writes beautifully lyrical prose. She has aspirations to one day compose an opera, with the libretto already conceptualized.

The central theme in Gertie Bierenbroodspot’s work is the labyrinth of time in which we wander. In her core, she is a devotee of the god Shiva, who dances to destroy creation in order for the new to emerge. This theme is ever-present in her work and the way in which she gives it form.

For years, Gertie Bierenbroodspot was part of an archaeological team conducting research in the Jordanian city of Petra. She has also been involved in archaeological research in other countries in the Middle East. In 1995, she was knighted by King Hussein of Jordan.

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Drewes de Wit has been a practicing artist for 50 years. His work is rooted in the fundamental art of the 1970s, where process and research holds greater value than the final product. De Wit, however, takes it a step further, with the process remaining significant but the eventual outcome guiding the way. The sleek and polished surface, along with the seemingly blurred imagery in his paintings, create a subtle yet refined aesthetic. However, the intention is not to evoke poetry or mysticism. Instead, it is grounded in scientific principles, reminiscent of examining tiny creatures under a microscope or deciphering symbols from a forgotten language. De Wit’s work is a captivating journey for the viewer, an adventurous exploration of intricate details that never cease to fascinate.

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The year 1988, the Haags Gemerentemuseum organized , together with the van Abbermuseum , the largest of Carl Andre exhibitions. It included sculptures, drawings , multiples and Andre was set to open the exhibition , but he could not…. he was accusedf fort murder on his wife and could therefore not travel. So i missed to meet one of the artists i truly admired and still admire. Carl Andre will prove to be one of the most influential of all 20th century artists and will be missed.

Carl George Andre was welcomed into the world on September 16, 1935, in Quincy, Massachusetts, as the youngest of three siblings. His father, George, an immigrant from Sweden, taught himself English and pursued a career as a naval draftsman, focusing on creating freshwater plumbing systems for ships. In addition, he was an avid amateur woodworker, and his basement workshop became a favorite place for young Carl to explore his creativity. His mother, Margaret (Johnson) Andre, was an office manager but later dedicated her time to managing the family’s household.

Carl attended the prestigious Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and briefly studied poetry under John Crowe Ransom at Kenyon College in Ohio.

His surviving family members include his fourth wife, Melissa Kretschmer, and his sister, Carol. He spent most of his life in Lower Manhattan.

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