
Currently working as project coordinator and studio assistant for Antonis Pittas. Pittas creates context sensitive installations, often with an art historical, political and philosophical narrative, that reflects on societal issues. Responsable for all communication, management, production, funding and planning.
Here is a selection of projects I am working on.
Here is a selection of projects I am working on.
Project Coordinator
Maribor Melje, Slovenia
Sculptural installation, groupshow (21 May - 18 July 2021)
EKO8
Triennial of Art and EnvironmentMaribor Melje, Slovenia
Sculptural installation, groupshow (21 May - 18 July 2021)




The Maribor Art Gallery is relaunching the International Triennial of Art and Environment in its eighth edition. The EKO Triennial (founded in 1980), dedicated to contemporary visual arts and the environment, will explore the intersections between the current socio-economic challenges, environmental policies, and post-colonial globalisation.
Project Assistant
Exhibition design, curation and commissioned work (to open in August 2021)
Constant 1 0 1
at Cobra Museum in collaboration with Fondation Constant and Zippora EldersExhibition design, curation and commissioned work (to open in August 2021)


Constant I 0 I is an interdisciplinary annual program in 2021 that binds contemporary makers and institutions, celebrating the work, concepts and life of Constant and what role he still plays today.
Publication Coordinator
Book publication, exhibition curation and commissioned work (to be published in Autumn 2021)
Monochrome
In collaboration with Centraal Museum Utrecht, Alex Farrar and to be published by Japsam BooksBook publication, exhibition curation and commissioned work (to be published in Autumn 2021)


The book publication will discuss the failure, collapse and historicisation of the modernist ideals espoused by Theo van Doesburg, set against the current political backdrop of mass protest. With contribution by Laurie Cluitmans, Maria Barnas, Bram Ieven, Dirk van den Heuvel, Thalia Ostendorf.
Coordinator & Advisor
Funding
Offering funding coordination and strategy, as well as editorial support.




In the past year funding has been granted by Mondriaan Fonds, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst, Jaap Harten Fonds, Stichting Stokroos and Stimuleringsfonds.
Research Assistant
Academic theory
for Antonis Pittas
Academic theory
for Antonis Pittas




Antonis Pittas holds tutoring positions at KABK (Professional International Practice) and Design Academy Eindhoven (MA Critical Inquiry Lab) and is a Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam.

Project Coordinator & Research Assistant
ENOUGH
Installation at Refresh Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Museum in collaboration with Gemeente AmsterdamExhibition runs from December 11th 2020 to March 28th, 2021.

The sculptural installation ENOUGH consists of historical building fragments from Amsterdam’s monuments. Through researching their origins, Pittas reflects on contested monuments and statues today and plays with the ambiguous narratives of heritage, political protest and social movements. The process reactivates history and takes it into the present. To echo, voice and recycle the transhistorical realities, the fragments are ‘vandalized’ with graphite and marble dust quotations, taken from alternative archives as well as the contemporary public domain.
Editorial
Interview Charl Landvreugd
with Margriet Schavemaker, for CBK Zuidoost published at Mister Motley Magazine
Interview Charl Landvreugd
with Margriet Schavemaker, for CBK Zuidoost published at Mister Motley Magazine
”Er worden radicaal nieuwe stappen gezet in het culturele domein waarin bevraagd wordt welke positie het museum en culturele instellingen vandaag de dag zou moeten innemen in de maatschappij. Om de kritiek van ontoegankelijkheid en eenzeidigheid te bestrijden wordt er met man en macht actief naar manieren gezocht om inclusief te programmeren.”
Assistant Curator & Research Assistant Intern
Pinball Wizard: The work and life of Jacqueline de Jong
at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, curated by Margriet Schavemaker
August 2018 - March 2019
Pinball Wizard: The work and life of Jacqueline de Jong
at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, curated by Margriet SchavemakerAugust 2018 - March 2019


Overview exhibition of the work and historical development of Jacqueline de Jong’s oeuvre, combined with works from the Stedelijk Museum collection. De Jong effortlessly switches between various styles: from expressionist painting to new figuration and pop art. Under the wings of Margriet Schavemaker (Head of Interpretation, Education and Publication) I worked closely with the artist and assisted in research into collection, coordination, organization and realization of the exhibition. (Read Article)
Research Thesis (MA in Museology)
March 2019 - September 2019
‘The role of in-between spaces and their potential for inclusivity in contemporary and modern art museums’
at Amsterdam University of Arts under the supervision of Dr Jeroen BoomgaardMarch 2019 - September 2019
My thesis researched the role of “in-between” spaces, meaning the non-programmed spaces which are efficient and functional public areas within the contemporary art museum, and how they can potentially contribute to a more meaningful museum experience and to a more inclusive museum culture. (Read My Thesis)
Production
September - December 2017
‘Up Tycoon’ by Jim Whiting
for Stichting NDSM-werf, curated by Rieke VosSeptember - December 2017


Stichting NDSM-wharf develops and curates a cultural program to show the cultural uniqueness of the old shipyard wharf and its historic value. As producer responsible for the production of a place-specific artwork of British kinetic artist Jim Whiting (1951, UK), and the communication with various stakeholders.
Project Manager & Program Producer
Vincent op Vrijdag, Museumnacht
at Van Gogh Museum
October 2016 - April 2017
Vincent op Vrijdag, Museumnacht
at Van Gogh MuseumOctober 2016 - April 2017

Vincent on Friday is a public program at the Van Gogh Museum, that focuses on contemporary art and music for young adults (ages 18 – 30). As freelance producer I worked at the Education department.
Project Management & Production
Eddie the Eagle Museum
with Eddie the Eagle Museum, Pluk de Nacht, and Lowlands Festival
July 2015 –December 2016
Eddie the Eagle Museum
with Eddie the Eagle Museum, Pluk de Nacht, and Lowlands FestivalJuly 2015 –December 2016

The subversive art collective Eddie the Eagle Museum, continuously works with diverse artists, in various disciplines, in different formats.



For 7 years, I produced music and art festivals for crowds of up to 5000+ people where I was responsible for all aspects of creative production and management.
Cleosponsex Imberium (October 2012)
HENK in de FABRIEK (April 2013)
HENK: We will meet in another tense (April 2014)
Read Article (April 2013)
Read Article (July 2013)
Cleosponsex Imberium (October 2012)
HENK in de FABRIEK (April 2013)
HENK: We will meet in another tense (April 2014)
Read Article (April 2013)
Read Article (July 2013)
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