The Hague, October 16, 2019. This week marks the opening of an exhibition showcasing the creative force of three Dutch artists, merging couture design, photography and painting. Celebrating over two decades of creative excellence in their respective fields, the exhibition offers a unique view of the artists’ interconnected and diverse works.

Peter George d’Angelino Tap, renowned designer based in The Hague whose artistic couture is showcased on international catwalks, and spans across theatre, opera and ballet, is spearheading the collaboration, where the creative outputs of all three artists including photographer Niek Verschoor and painter Malou Busser, will be showcased in the one exhibition for the first time.

“It is a privilege to share this rich collaboration highlighting these distinct creative passions, the diversity of which makes this exhibition so exciting. Three very different approaches to visual stimulation and creative manifestation – photographer, painter and designer, anchored in the multiple photo exhibitions, photo shoots and couture fashion where we’ve all had creative input at a cellular level,” said Peter George.

“I am honoured to play a part in this cross pollination with Niek and Malou, both of whom are timeless in their individuality. Together across the years, forged together at a time when artists could no longer embark on their bohemian government-sponsored way, we have always brought a deep understanding of the role we play as artists. This collaboration offers a valuable document of the creative journey we’ve taken, individually and together,” Peter George said.

Peter George’s component of the exhibition includes male and female couture designs, including his origami-like, multi-dimensional technique, with many of the materials designed and manufactured in his studio. Niek Verschoor will offer a range of his leading photographic works, and Malou Busser’s works will include a number of her most recognized and iconic paintings.

The exhibition opens on 17th of October and runs through to 24 November at KV2, Korte Vijverberg 2, The Hague.

In the picture soprano Mariela Añazco.

At the end of the 19th century, Latin American composers sought and found a unique sound by setting poems by their poets to music. Latin American composers were writing in a socio-cultural context being shaped by profoundly nationalistic social trends and a fertile musical renaissance was spread throughout the Americas.

The heart of the Latin American Art Song repertoire was written from the end of the 19th century to about the middle of the 20th. The origins of the genre originated from 19th century Germany where composers such as Schubert and Schuman were writing lieder (lit. song) for piano and solo voice.

Immerse yourself in exquisite music and poetry as soprano Mariela Añazco and pianist Andrés Añazco perform a captivating evening of beautiful music by Schubert, Chopin, Latin American composers such as Guastavino, Salgado, Benito de Jesús, Vera Santos and Catalan composer Montsalvatge. The musicians will connect with the audience through a narrative woven by enticing those present to reflect on music, history and beauty.

Canto Negro / November 2, 2019 • 20.00

Vreedehuis, Riouwstraat 1, The Hague
Tickets Prices: Adults: 15 euro  | Students: 10 euro

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7-10 October, Westergas Amsterdam: This year’s 18th edition of the International Jewerelly Fair ‘Sieraad’ shall be held in tribute to Marjan Unger (1946-2018), a well known Dutch art historian, writer, curator, teacher, design expert and a collector of jewellery but most of all a very dedicated promoter of jewellery design.

A warm, kind and humorous lady who was always curious and ready to cross boundaries. She was a researcher, studied art history and completed her doctoral dissertation, however, also did an excellent job to place jewellery in its daily context.  

Her broad view on jewellery is reflected in her many publications of which the latest was called ‘Jewellery Matters’. Also the title of a successful symposium held at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam in autumn 2017 of which Marjan was one of the organisers. Marjan and her husband Gerard Unger (1942-2018), a world renowned typeface designer, donated a substantial collection of Dutch jewellery  to the Rijksmuseum. 

Sadly Marjan passed away last year. To honour this dear and wise friend the 18th edition of SIERAAD International Jewellery Art Fair will held a MARJAN UNGER TRIBUTE in cooperation with the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. A special exhibition of thirteen well known jewellery designers and their specific personal design that connects them with the versatile Marjan Unger.  

The participating artists are: Melvin Anderson, Gijs Bakker, Paul Derrez, Mieke Groot, Maria Hees, Felieke van der Leest, Chequita Nahar, Willem Noyons, Evert Nijland, Ruudt Peters, Marleen Rameckers, Beppe Kessler and Ravage.

The MARJAN UNGER TRIBUTE will be curated by John de Greef, a fashion writer  and dear friend of Marjan. He finds it heartwarming to receive so many enthusiastic reactions from the designers and to hear about the very special place Marjan Unger had in their careers. ‘Everybody reacts with a sincere “It’s a real honour to participate!”. And the same is true for me!’ 

For further information:
www.sieraadartfair.com 

In the picture Director Aurélie Dupont, Ambassador Ali bin Abdullah Al Ahmed, ADMAF Founder Huda Ibrahim Alkhamis – Picture by ADMAF

Thursday, 3 October 2019, Paris, France: Stéphane Lissner, Director of Opéra National de Paris (Paris Opera) and Founder of ADMAF and Artistic Director of the Abu Dhabi Festival, H.E. Huda Ibrahim Alkhamis, jointly signed a historic Letter of Cooperation (LoC) in the presence of H.E. Ali Abdullah Al Ahmed, UAE Ambassador to France and Aurélie Dupont, Director of Dance at the magnificent Palais Garnier in Paris.

This historic strategic partnership is the first for any international and Arab cultural organisation and will enhance the international cultural achievement and presence of Abu Dhabi and the UAE, by enabling both institutions to share experiences, identify and develop knowledge and broaden expertise. It will also enable co-productions, co-commissions and performances with which to create new dimensions of artistic collaboration while fostering development and growth of cultural and artistic works in Abu Dhabi Festival and beyond.

Speaking after the LoC signing ceremony, Founder Huda Alkhamis said: “The relationship between ADMAF and Paris Opera has always been strong and impactful, and the signing of this Letter of Cooperation between our two organisations will enable us to go on to even greater heights in identifying and developing activities that foster growth of cultural and artistic works, particularly with regards to our youth. Partnerships such as this serve to increase Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s presence on the world stage and strengthen cross-cultural understanding.”

Opéra National de Paris

Opéra National de Paris (Paris Opera) is the principal opera and ballet company of France and its roots can be traced back as far as 1661, with the founding of the Académie Royale de Danse (Royal Academy of Dance) by Louis XIV, with the purpose of training dancers and formalising choreographic art. Eight years later, in 1669, Louis XIV founded the Académie d’Opéra, and shortly thereafter was placed under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Lully and officially renamed the Académie Royale de Musique, but continued to be known more simply as the Opéra.

Classical ballet as it is known today, arose within the Paris Opera as the Paris Opera Ballet and has remained an integral and important part of the company. Now officially known as the Opéra National de Paris, it mainly produces operas at its modern 2700-seat theatre Opéra Bastille which was commissioned by then President of France,François Mitterand, and opened in 1989. It also produces ballets and classical operas at the 1,970-seat Palais Garnier, which opened in 1875.

As well as running the two houses, the company employs a large number of permanent staff, including as orchestra of 170, a choir of 110 and the corps de ballet of 150. Each year, the Opéra presents about 380 performances of opera, ballet and other concerts, to a total audience of approximately 800,000 people.

For further information:
www.admaf.org

Seated Model on the Couch – Edvard Munch 1924-1926-©-Kunstsammlung-NRW.

Friday, 11 September 2019, Düsseldorf, NRW, Germany: With approximately 140 artworks that have rarely, if ever been exhibited in Germany, the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein- Westfalen (State Art Collection of North Rhine-Westphalia) presents the “unknown” Edvard Munch (1863 – 1944) at the K20. His paintings, prints, and sculptures were selected by Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgård (b. 1968).

The internationally celebrated author, a native Norwegian like Munch himself, achieved worldwide fame with his six-volume autobiographical novel, which has been translated into more than 30 languages and has received numerous prizes. His decidedly personal point of view opens up a fresh perspective of a man who was, arguably, the most important representative of the Scandinavian avant-garde of the early 20th century, while highlighting the continuing relevance of Munch’s concern with the embeddedness of the individual in society

Knausgård explores the painter’s inner world while tracing Munch’s various artistic preoccupations. The author’s subjective approach results in a subdivision of the exhibition into 4 thematic areas:

i) “Light and Landscape” presents shorelines and gardens, but also scenes of people working in the fields. It is followed by ii) “The Forest”, with its views of trees and meadows – here is a natural world that retains the upper hand in relation to human endeavours. iii)“Chaos and Energy” provides insights into the emotional and psychological forces that drove the painter, and into his struggle with each work.

Complementing this focus on Munch’s interior life is the conclusion, iv) “The Others”, which features images of friends and comrades and focuses on the ways in which the individual reasserts control over reality.

The exhibition has been organised by the Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway, in partnership  with Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf. It takes place in parallel to the Frankfurt Book Fair, which names Norway its guest of honor and centre of attention in 2019. The exhibition was opened by Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, Premier Armin Laschet and Director, Prof. Dr. Susanne Gaensheimer. 

Text: Kunstsammlung NRW 

For further information:

http://www.kunstsammlung.de/en/edvard-munch.htmlMunch Museum: http://munchmuseet.no/