Hedy Tjin's work is hard to miss. She creates illustrations for newspapers, magazines, and books, designs textile prints, and paints massive murals. With her expressive style and bold colours, she celebrates the power of connection and solidarity. Where does her work come from? How do her murals take shape on such a large scale? And what message does she want to share with Amsterdam right now? You'll hear it in A Closer Look With.You can see Hedy Tjin’s mural at the Stedelijk Museum until the summer of 2026.Host: Emma Harjadi Herman Recording, edit and mix: Romanee RodriguezProducer: Margita van Vugt Music: Rik Elstgeest Design: Janna Meeus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Closer Look With Formafantasma
Design studio Formafantasma has been a pioneering force in research-driven design practice. The exhibition Oltre Terra explores the relationship between humans and sheep. How has this relationship permanently shaped both species? Why are tons of local wool being burned each year while wool is imported from Australia? And what is the favorite design they've ever created? Find out in A Closer Look With You can visit Oltre Terra by Formafantasma at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam until July 13, 2025.Host: Emma Harjadi Herman Recording, edit and mix: Romanee RodriguezProducer: Margita van Vugt Music: Rik Elstgeest Design: Janna Meeus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Closer Look With LJ Roberts
LJ Roberts' work brings into focus queer and trans people and their stories, which are often overlooked and sometimes intentionally erased. How did embroidery come into their life? Why are the front and back of their works presented as equals? And what's up with climbing buildings? You'll hear it in A Closer Look With.You can visit the exhibition Unravel until January 5, 2025.Host: Emma Harjadi Herman Recording, edit and mix: Romanee RodriguezProducer: Margita van Vugt Music: Rik Elstgeest Design: Meeusontwerpt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Closer Look With Wilhelm Sasnal
Artists are often a little nervous in the run-up to a new show. But not Wilhelm Sasnal, who seems totally relaxed. What was the impulse for this show, has he ever regretted selling a painting, and what sort of music does he listen to while taking in an exhibition? Find out in A Closer Look With.Wilhelm Sasnal is one of the key figures in Polish contemporary art. The Stedelijk Museum currently shows his exhibition Painting as Prop. You can visit the exhibition until September 1, 2024.Host: Emma Harjadi Herman Editorial advisor: Katinka BaehrProducer: Margita van Vugt Editor: Philip KleesMusic: Rik Elstgeest Design: Meeusontwerpt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Closer Look With Marina Abramović
This is A Closer Look With... Every episode, we get to know an artist whose work is presented at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Today we're taking a closer look at the work of Marina Abramović.Marina Abramović has been a prominent figure in performance and body art since the 1970s and is considered one of the founders of this art form. She brought performance art from its experimental beginnings into the mainstream.What does she think of Amsterdam, what is it like for her to see other people perform her work, and does she believe in the afterlife? You'll hear it in A Closer Look With.You can visit the exhibition until July 14, 2024.Host: Emma Harjadi Herman Producer: Margita van Vugt Editorial advisor: Katinka BaehrEditor: Jan Schenk Music: Rik Elstgeest Design: Meeusontwerpt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
De podcastseries van het Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam vertellen de verhalen achter de kunstwerken én achter de schermen van het museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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