Tag Archives: kunst
Artist Portraits at the wonderful X BANK
text and image roberto voorbij For me one of this years highlights was surely being able to exhibit my Artist Portraits at the beautiful X BANK. This Amsterdam concept store gave me the amazing platform for showing my Artist Portraits … Continue reading
The World of Frida
text roberto voorbij Although Frida Kahlo died in the 1950’s her work and life are still inspiring artists from all over the world. Frida’s free spirit makes her a figurehead of feminism even today. Her tormented life story makes that … Continue reading
Limited by SAATCHI ART
Honored to be selected for this new initiative by Saatchi Art! 200 artist have been chosen for the launch of Limited: “a new way to buy limited edition prints by top emerging artists from around the world”. ‘Portrait 36: Kandinsky.’ … Continue reading
Bad habit
image AT5 & roberto voorbij text roberto voorbij Last week some of my artworks were part of the ‘Dump Trump’ group exhibition at WG Kunst Amsterdam. Amongst others the assemblage ‘Bad habit’ in which I present nationalism as a form … Continue reading
Modern Times. Photography in the 20th Century. Amsterdam Rijksmuseum
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
Arnold Böcklin – Isle of the Dead
text roberto voorbij Last month during my short stay in Brussels when I (finally) visited the Victor Horta museum, I had already in one of the rooms of Horta’s former home encountered a slightly kitsch but definitely hypnotizing painting. Title … Continue reading
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others
text and image roberto voorbij In the last few weeks has the Dutch PVV, The Party for Freedom, for the umpteenth time succeeded with her tactical provocation in demanding the entire political focus from both domestic and foreign media. This … Continue reading