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The Garden Which is the Nearest to God

Posted on August 31, 2015 by The Bleeding Tomato

text and image roberto voorbij This week is the last chance to visit the installation The Garden Which is the Nearest to God at the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam. This spectacular work by Japanese artist Taturo Atzu aka Tatzu Nishi aka … Continue reading →

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The spectacular Arp Museum in Remagen, Germany

Posted on May 19, 2015 by The Bleeding Tomato

text and image roberto voorbij Located along the Rhine in a beautiful 19th century railway station can the Arp Museum be found. Since 2007 in a truly sublime manner complemented by a new building designed by Richard Meier. Among others … Continue reading →

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Mesmerizing mural, based on the design of a color test

Posted on March 6, 2015 by The Bleeding Tomato

text and image roberto voorbij This mural you could probably categorize as Optical Art. After all it does have a similar hypnotic effect. Particularly if you look at it a bit longer. But aside from this first formal interpretation it certainly … Continue reading →

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Portrait 17: Bourgeois.

Posted on January 11, 2015 by The Bleeding Tomato

text and image roberto voorbij Portrait 17, part of the ongoing series ‘Artist Portraits’. Originally commissioned by ARTISTS NOT ARMIES. All collages have the same clear concept; an artist portrait in which the face is replaced by a work of … Continue reading →

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Portrait 16: Oppenheim.

Posted on December 30, 2014 by The Bleeding Tomato

text and image roberto voorbij Portrait 16, part of the ongoing series ‘Artist Portraits’. Originally commissioned by ARTISTS NOT ARMIES. All collages have the same concept; an artist portrait in which the face is replaced by a work of this … Continue reading →

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Modern Times. Photography in the 20th Century. Amsterdam Rijksmuseum

Posted on November 9, 2014 by The Bleeding Tomato

text and image roberto voorbij The rebuilding and renovation of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is with the opening of the breathtaking Philips Wing as good as accomplished, as good as completed. This spotless side wing – another example of the … Continue reading →

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Street Art, Berlin Prt 1 + Prt 2

Posted on June 24, 2014 by The Bleeding Tomato

image eric marechal text roberto voorbij As part of ‘Street Art Without Borders’ and ‘The ArtFabric’ some of my work pasted by Eric Marechal – not without risk b.t.w., not without being threatened and banned – in Berlin, capitol of … Continue reading →

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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Posted on March 28, 2014 by The Bleeding Tomato

text and image roberto voorbij If you ever visit Brussels, make sure to also pay a visit to the truly breathtaking Art Deco cathedral The Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Built between 1905 and 1970, located atop the Koekelberg Hill, … Continue reading →

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Folkert de Jong – The pleasing delusion – Amabilis insania

Posted on February 28, 2014 by The Bleeding Tomato

text roberto voorbij image kerstin heyen Folkert de Jong mainly known for his seductive polystyrene sculptures, his ambiguous images that contrast a content of horrific history and dark depths with a choice of colour of nursery pink and blue and … Continue reading →

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BOOKS NOT BANKS

Posted on November 29, 2013 by The Bleeding Tomato

text and image roberto voorbij Design inspired by both the intriguing story of Aby Warburg – the German art historian who famously made a deal with his brother to forfeit his right to take over the family firm, in return for … Continue reading →

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