If you were wanting to find out what art education, academy or institute may have influenced some of FRAEMd’s top local artists, then your eyes are in the right place. But what makes these institutes so special you might wonder? Well, we have put down a quick summary of different Dutch art institutes as well as the artists that from them, have emerged.
RIJKSAKADEMIE VAN BEELDENDE KUNSTEN
The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam is a classical academy, a place where philosophers, academics and artists meet to test and exchange ideas and knowledge. Focusing on developing talent in the fine arts, they select and facilitate top talent and offer selected artists a platform for further development of their work. Presentation of the work and connections to an international network form a part of the two-year residency program. For many alumni the residency has led to their international breakthrough.
A now famous artist alumni: Piet Mondriaan
An artist that is currently represented by FRAEMd: Joost Krijnen
‘A farewell to arms’
by Joost Krijnen
on view at gallery Gerhard Hofland
See Joost’s work here
DE ATELIERS
De Ateliers is an independent artists' institute, founded in 1963 by and for visual artists. The monumental building in the centre of Amsterdam offers twenty-three spacious studios. These are placed at the disposal of young, talented artists from within the Netherlands and abroad for a two year working period. Participants of De Ateliers develop their work to the highest level, supported with the feedback and guidance of internationally acclaimed artists.
A now famous artist alumni: Marlene Dumas
An artist that is currently represented by FRAEMd: Lennart Lahuis
‘Actress II’
by Lennart Lahuis
on view at gallery Dürst Britt & Mayhew
See Lennart’s work here
GERRIT RIETVELD ACADEMIE
An institution that is internationally known for its quirkiness and autonomy. and that reflects the character of the contemporary world of art, design and culture. The Gerrit Rietveld Academy seeks to give talented young people guidance in such a way that they are able to function independently in art or design, becoming the artistic inspiration in their field.
A now famous artist alumni: Rineke Dijkstra
An artist that is currently represented by FRAEMd: Lara de Moor
‘Fold’
by Lara de Moor
on view at gallery Ron Lang Art
See Lara’s work here
WILLEM DE KOONING ACADEMY
The academy offers contemporary and cutting edge art courses that complement changing, international practice. The outside world is no longer looking for the autonomous artist or the graphic designer, but rather for people who possess a multitude of talents and skills and who look beyond the borders of their original discipline. These are ‘creative pioneers’. Their students work both at local and at international levels with professionals from different disciplines in open and virtual settings.
A now famous artist alumni: Kees van Dongen
An artist that is currently represented by FRAEMd: Jeroen Erosie
‘Genius Loci VIII, Charlois’
by Jeroen Erosie
on view at Mini Gallery
See Jeroen’s work here
UTRECHT SCHOOL OF ARTS (HKU)
At HKU, you learn to develop your visual ideas through digital media, painting, sculpture, graphics, drawing, intermedia and everything in between. Students have the freedom to develop themselves in the direction they choose, while critically evaluating their own work and the work of others.
A now famous artist alumni: Henze Boekhout
An artist that is currently represented by FRAEMd: Misha de Ridder
‘Bergwald’
by Misha de Ridder
on view at gallery Juliette Jongma
See Misha’s work here
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ART, THE HAGUE (KABK)
KABK educates students to become independent and self-aware artists and designers with investigative mindsets, distinctive visual and conceptual abilities, and the capacity to produce authentic and in-depth creative work capable of playing a meaningful role in both their chosen disciplines and in society as a whole. The building has a feeling that exudes the sense of creativity, innovation and professionalism.
A now famous artist alumni: George Hendrik Breitner
An artist that is currently represented by FRAEMd: Line Gulsett
‘Pose’
by Line Gulsett
on view at TORCH gallery
See Line’s work here
ARTEZ INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
ArtEZ Institute of the Arts provides training in visual art, architecture, fashion, design, music, theatre, creative writing, dance and art education for more than 3000 students in Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle.
A now famous artist alumni: Johannes Bosboom
An artist that is currently represented by FRAEMd: Wouter Venema
‘Nachtatlas’
by Wouter Venema
on view at gallery Rianne Groen
See Wouter’s work here
AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS (AHK)
The AHK is constantly innovating and developing. It occupies a prominent place, both nationally and internationally, in education, the arts and cultural life. The courses are given in alluring locations in Amsterdam, the cultural centre of the Netherlands. The AHK offers courses in fine art and design, music, film, theatre, dance, museology, architecture and arts education.
A now famous artist alumni: Piet Zwart
An artist that is currently represented by FRAEMd: Jasper de Beijer
‘The Brazilian Suitcase part 1 - #7′
Jasper de Beijer
on view at gallery Ron Mandos
