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Ron Mandos Art Gallery picks the best talent fresh from all of the newly graduated art academy students. This year, the opening turned out to be on a rainy evening, but the weather didn’t keep the crowd from showing up in large numbers. The exhibition gives a varied view of different types of art forms. From abstract to figurative painting to video installations; there’s something for everyone.
The stuff I liked most were pieces by:
Puck Verkade
It’s a personal documentary running on three screens, about a Christian cult-like group in Gelderland who were preparing themselves for the tsunami that’s about to flood the Netherlands. Have a seat and enjoy the show. It would be interesting to see how this can translate to TV + iPad for example.
Minke Nelissen
She has a beautiful projection set up. I have no idea what it’s about but it looked great.
Minke Nelissen
Bas van Wieringen
He shows several movies on small screens all hooked up together. He performs useful tasks, like balancing a broken tree on his head, standing on a plank above the canals and more. Some of these installation were already sold on the opening night.
Besides giving newly found artists a platform to show their work, Mandos also hands out a Young Blood award. This consists of a sum of money and presentations in the gallery and at an art fair. The winner will be published on the 3rd of September.
The Facts:
When: From August 18 to September 3
Open: Wed – Sat, 12.00 – 18.00
Where: Prinsengracht 282
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