Art

Step into the captivating world of artist Carlijn Kingma (1991). Trained as an architect at Delft's University of Technology, she ventured off the beaten path to become a social cartographer. Today, she creates mesmerizing drawings using the metaphorical language of architecture.

Studio Lisa is run by illustrator and art director Lisa den Teuling (LT), who is best known for creating digital art with a soft, almost ethereal feel. Lisa’s work, which includes everything from book illustrations to advertising, focuses on themes like women's empowerment and mental hea...

Lisa Boersen (LB) is a storyteller at heart, weaving narratives that resonate with audiences both young and old. With a solid foundation in cultural anthropology and literature, she has made significant contributions to Amsterdam'...

Dutch designer Marjan van Aubel (1985) is shining some much-needed light – pun intended – on solar energy. With her studio, she creates designs that bring solar energy into daily life in the most aesthetically pl...

California-native Ed Templeton (1972) is a lot of things. Professional skateboarder. Two-time World Skateboarding Champion. Owner of skateboard company Toy Machine. Renowned (street) photographer. And acclaimed contemporary artist. He was one of the original ...

Hedy Tjin is an Amsterdam-based illustrator and designer. Since graduating from the Academy of Arts in Utrecht, Tjin has established herself as an artist with a trademark palette, an alluring aesthetic, and a strong social conscience. The world is Tjin's canvas, literally, for she design...

Thé Tjong-Khing (1933) is something of a legend, although he is far too modest to agree with that label. He is one of the Netherlands' most famous and beloved children's book illustrators: literally, everyone has at one time seen his work. Throughout his alm...

Erik Kessels (1966) is a Dutch artist, designer, and curator, known for his work in photography, advertising and publishing. He the co-founder and creative director of KesselsKramer, an independent communications agency based in Amsterdam. Kessels is a prolif...

As a curator and independent exhibition creator, Nicole Uniquole merges the worlds of (Dutch) design and business, creating new opportunities for both. Nicole sat down to discuss her daily creative practice, the importance of an organized work environment, how to encourage creativity whe...