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Book launch October 19th 5-7PM Paintings dedicated to her muse - Jacqueline Peeters Gallery Gerhard Hofland
Oct 16, 2024
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under Book launch, exhibition, new

Book launch October 19th 5-7PM Paintings dedicated to her muse - Jacqueline Peeters Gallery Gerhard Hofland

Photo by Jacqueline Peeters/gallery Gerhard Hofland

At the opening of the exhibition Chez Paul et Bunny Mellon by Jacqueline Peeters at gallery Gerhard Hofland in Amsterdam on October 19th from 5-7PM, Peeters will present her new publication Paintings dedicated to her muse, published by Jap Sam Books. The form of the publication is inspired by a cardboard children's book and consist of full page images of paintings.

Remy Jungerman in conversation with art historian Allison K. Young
Oct 16, 2024
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under Book launch, Event, exhibition, journalism

Remy Jungerman in conversation with art historian Allison K. Young

During the opening of Remy Jungerman's solo exhibition at Gallery Ron Mandos named What the River Says, a video recording was made of the conversation between art historian Allison K. Young and Remy Jungerman where they delve into cultural and aesthetic inspirations of Jungerman's recent work. This event marked the launch of Jungerman's new publication Tracing the Lines, Allison K. Young is one of the writers of this publication. We thank Gallery Ron Mandos for the collaboration. The exhibition is still on show until November 10th in Amsterdam.

Launch 'Myriad Ways of Being ~ Being of Myriad Ways. Simone Albers'
Nov 07, 2023
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under art, Award, book event, Book launch, design, Event, exhibition, new, news

Launch 'Myriad Ways of Being ~ Being of Myriad Ways. Simone Albers'

Today, Wednesday November 8th, the Sieger White Award 2022 and the first copy of Myriad Ways of Being ~ Being of Myriad Ways. Simone Albers will be presented to the artist at Gallery Maurits van de Laar, this event also marks the opening of the eponymous exhibition at the gallery (November 1st - 25th 2023).

New launch "The Artist as Explorer | Madelon Hooykaas" at "Eye on Art"
Nov 07, 2023
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under art, book event, Book launch, design, exhibition, media art, new

New launch "The Artist as Explorer | Madelon Hooykaas" at "Eye on Art"

After the book launch and exhibition opening of The Artist as Explorer | Madelon Hooykaas at Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd, which is on view until November 12th, Madelon Hooykaas presented her new interactive publication during Eye on Art: Madelon Hooykaas - The Artist as Explorer at the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam. This evening featured six short films and videos, a Q&A by art historian and curator Jacqueline Grandjean.

Looking back - Book launch "Interwoven. Diana Scherer"
Nov 07, 2023
Written by Ronja Driessen
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Looking back - Book launch "Interwoven. Diana Scherer"

Last month Interwoven. Diana Scherer. Excersises in Root System Domestication, an innovative research in grown plant root textiles and material by artist Diana Scherer was launched in conjuction with the large solo exhibition Farming Textiles in Museum Kranenburgh in Bergen, NL (October 1, 2023 - March 10, 2024).

"Interwoven. Diana Scherer"
Aug 15, 2023
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under art, Book launch, design, exhibition, new

"Interwoven. Diana Scherer"

Diana Scherer's latest book will launch on September 30th during the exhibition opening of the large solo exhibition Farming Textiles in Museum Kranenburgh in Bergen that will run from October 1st to March 2024.

"-- / BLAST / HEAT / Han Schuil"
Aug 15, 2023
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under art, Book launch, exhibition

"-- / BLAST / HEAT / Han Schuil"

The monograph -- / BLAST / HEAT / Han schuil with a stunning design by PutGootink will launch at the beginning of September. Simultaneously Han Schuil's solo exhibition at Oud Amelisweerd country house, organized by the Centraal Museum will open and can be visited from September 2nd until November 12th 2023.

Exhibition & book launch "OPEN-ENDED VISIONS OF POSSIBILITIES. patricia kaersenhout"
Jun 08, 2023
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under art, Book launch, drawing, exhibition, media art, painting

Exhibition & book launch "OPEN-ENDED VISIONS OF POSSIBILITIES. patricia kaersenhout"

Jap Sam Books, patricia kaersenhout, designer Eva van der Schans (Inedition), and Bonnefanten are proud to announce the launch of a fundamental monograph exploring patricia kaersenhout's artistic practice and oeuvre over the years, simultaneously with kaersenhout's solo exhibition (10.06.23-05.11.23) at Bonnefanten in Maastricht.

The Best Dutch Book Designs 2021 in Groningen & Shanghai
Jun 08, 2023
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under Award, book event, design, exhibition

The Best Dutch Book Designs 2021 in Groningen & Shanghai

As we speak, The Best Dutch Book Designs 2021 are on display in an exhibition at the Shanghai Art Book Fair 2023, and closer to home at GRID Groningen! Our publication Rollable Ramblings. Koen Taselaar is part of these special exhibitions. Published by Jap Sam Books, initiated by Block C Groningen, design by Team Thursday, and Printed by Zwaan Lenoir.

Antonis Pittas' "jaune, geel, gelb, yellow. Monochrome" nominated for the Prix Bob Calle 2023
Jun 06, 2023
Written by Ronja Driessen
Filed under art, Award, book event, Event, exhibition, news, theory

Antonis Pittas' "jaune, geel, gelb, yellow. Monochrome" nominated for the Prix Bob Calle 2023

We are excited to announce the nomination the Prix Bob Calle 2023 of jaune, geel, gelb, yellow. Monochrome by artist Antonis Pittas, designed by Alex Farrar! Publisher Eleonoor Jap Sam, and artist Antonis Pittas will attend the prize ceremony on June 8th in Paris. This award has been created to show and celebrate the particular art form that is the artist's book, and to help its recognition and international influence.

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