Archive
2018
ERWIN OLAF
The final episode of Kunstuur is about the one and only Erwin Olaf! Broadcast: 23 December 2018 Kunstuur 17.35 pm NPO2 |
THE BLUE DOG
Together with a befriended artist, painter and host Jasper Krabbé explores a special genre or subject in the history of art. They ask themselves questions like ‘What is the role of dogs in art?, ‘How about death or nakedness?’ or ‘Are self-portraits the selfies of the Golden Age?’ In each episode Jasper and his friend look for inspiration to create their own works of art at the very spot. The Blue Dog is a CCCP production. Broadcast: from November 2018 De blauwe hond NPO3 Zapp |
WHAT'S ON
Rubens was a temperamental painter and considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque. He prepared his paintings or other assignments such as prints or carpets with an extraordinary oil sketch on panel. Ann Demeester, director of the Frans Hals Museum, visits the exhibition ‘Pure Rubens’ which is the largest overview of Rubens’ oil sketches in sixty-five years. On display at at Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam. Broadcast: September 27th Nu te zien at 22.47 NPO2 |
DEN HELDER
On August 31, a gigantic artwork by artist Marc Ruygrok wil be revealed which represents a double bollard in bronze. The sculpture measures a height of 6 meters, a width of 12 and is located in the city centre of Den Helder. JVtv produced a film on how the artist came upon the idea of this icon and how the sculpture was made and transported. And I was lucky and happy to direct this film that will also premiere on August 31. |
BREDA PHOTO FESTIVAL
Under the title 'To infinity and beyond' the 8th edition of BredaPhoto Festival in 2018 will explore the impact of the continuing science. Will it bring nothing but progress? Or are we at risk of opening a Pandora’s box full of unwelcome surprises? In Kunstuur you will see all about this festival and we’ll introduce you to the new ‘photographer of the Netherlands’ -fotograaf des vaderlands- and a photographer who is specialized in framing frogs… Broadcast: sunday September 16th Kunstuur 17.35 pm NPO2 |
CHINA
China is booming. And so does contemporary art. Each week (!) a new museum pops up. With Lucas De Man we explored the art world of the fastest growing economy in the world. You will see the result in November when Kunstuur presents four episodes about Art in China. And chopsticks too. Broadcast: 4 episodes November Kunstuur in China at NPO2 |
WHAT'S ON?
Pencil sharpeners, caps, lego, lighters, god knows what more lies around at our houses which we don’t even bother to look at or clean up. Did you know that the average European citizen owns about 10.000 (!) products? About this bizarre relationship with your stuff is the theme of the exhibition ‘Object Love’. Our host between all this junk: Ann DeMeester. At the end of the nineteenth century, artist Max Liebermann spent many summers in the Netherlands. Host Ralph Keuning tells in his particular enthusiast way about the life and works of this extraordinary painter. Broadcast: May 18th Nu te zien at 22.47 NPO2 |
JAN TAMINIAU
This special episode of Kunstuur is all about the sympathetic and prominent fashion designer Jan Taminiau who became world famous with his beautiful blue dress for Dutch queen Maxima. At this very moment the Centraal Museum Utrecht presents a major exhibition of Taminiau’s top designs and shows his newest collection, research, memories, craftsmanship and inspiration. Fashion designer Matthijs van Bergen and Harpers Bazaars chief editor Cecile Narinx reflect on Taminiau’s signature and style. Broadcast: sunday april 22th Kunstuur 17.35 pm NPO2 |
MAN AND ART
Telling a visually attractive story about five iconic works of art and their makers, that is what ‘Man and Art’ is all about. During the National Museum Week ‘Man and Art’ will be broadcasted every day at NPO2. On Monday we’re welcoming the great Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, enfant terrible Maurizio Catellan will be present on Tuesday, on Wednesday Dutch master Bartholomeus van der Helst shows us why he’s considered even better as his rival Rembrandt, on Thursday we will shine a light on American artist James Turrell and on Friday Frisian artist Sir Alma-Tadema (who became famous in England) will feature in the last episode. Broadcast: April 9th till April 13th Man en Kunst 22.45 NPO2 |
MUZE
For the spring issue of Muze (‘Muse’), the popular arts and culture magazine of broadcasting company AVROTROS, I was offered the opportunity to write an article about my Russian adventures and experiences during the filming of Dutch Masters Retour in Saint Petersburg and Amsterdam. Broadcast: February 13th,20th, 27th + March 6th HMR 20.45 NPO2 |
WHAT’S ON?
A figure behind a misted window turns its face away and closes its eyes in an attempt to evade the lens of the photographer. The metro passenger is crushed between fellow-commuters and unable to move when photographer Michael Wolf points his camera at him from the other side of the glass. Over the 2010-2013 period, Wolf returned time and time again to the same metro platform in Tokyo to lie in wait for his passing prey. Museum director Bart Rutten visits Fotomuseum Den Haag and shows us around in the universe of 'Lonely Wolf'.... Broadcast: February 23rd Nu te zien at 22.45 NPO2 |
DUTCH MASTERS RETOUR
For over a year I’ve been following Cathelijne Broers, director of the Hermitage Amsterdam, in her quest to exhibit 64 Dutch Masters from the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. After several months of filming and editing, now finally the moment arrives of recording the voice overs of Ab Nieuwdorp who’s one of the most important anchors of the Classical Music station NPO Radio4. PRESS RELEASE Broadcast: February 13th,20th, 27th + March 6th HMR 20.45 NPO2 |
PHOTOGRAPHY
This episode is about North America and North Korea... if all goes well ;-). In 2015 photographer Robin de Puy made a road trip on her Harley through the US. She met Randy, a young boy who intrigued her very much. A year later, Robin decided to portray him again and you can see the fascinating result in the Bonnefantenmuseum in Maastricht. Photographer Eddo Hartmann: 'Within the collective nature of North Korea, the individual is just a pixel. I'm looking for that pixel and its meaning within that city.' Hartmanns fascinating images of an isolated country are now on display in Huis Marseille. Broadcast: sunday feb. 4th Kunstuur 17.35 pm NPO2 |