Fair Visit: Art Antwerp
A visit to Art Antwerp is a staple on our art calendar. For this fourth edition at Antwerp Expo, you’re welcome to join a guided tour in Dutch or English, making the fair feel less overwhelming. Explore the fair with our experts and finish with a friendly collector's talk over a glass of champagne.
Art Antwerp presents a fascinating selection of both established and up-and-coming artists. The 68 participating galleries have been carefully curated (by invitation) and represent eleven European countries.
Please note: VIP tickets are valid for all four days. Are you a member of Young Collectors Circle and are you planning to attend the fair on a different day? Make sure to send an email to Emily (emily@youngcollectorscircle.nl).
End-of-Year Drinks in Melkweg EXPO
Op donderdag 19 december sluiten we het jaar af met onze Young Collectors Circle Eindejaarsborrel. Dit exclusieve after-work event vindt plaats in de inspirerende setting van Melkweg EXPO, temidden van de tentoonstelling 'Qalb-Mahmood' van Abdulaziz Al-Hosni (a.k.a. Aziz). Met zijn werk daagt Aziz traditionele ideeën over mannelijkheid en gendernormen binnen de Omani cultuur uit.
Expect a unique perspective on identity and self-expression, captured in his futuristic and utopian photographic style. We’ll be welcomed by Fleurie Kloostra, director of Melkweg EXPO, followed by an expert talk that provides insights into Aziz’s creative process. Of course, we’ll also take a moment to reflect on the highlights of 2024 and share an exclusive sneak peek of our plans for 2025. The first drink and a bite are on us!
Img. Abdulaziz Al-Hosni.
Modern Masterpieces: Redefining Portraiture
Through three iconic works of art, you will gain a deeper understanding of modern and contemporary art. You'll learn more about how and why these masterpieces have become benchmarks in art history.
In this edition, we delve into the work of Frida Kahlo, Ana Mendieta, and Felix González-Torres – three artists who each redefined the genre of portraiture in unique and groundbreaking ways. Discover Kahlo’s vibrant, symbolically rich self-portraits, which center on personal events from her life. Explore the profound connection between humans and nature in Mendieta’s photography. And experience how candy becomes the building blocks of a portrait of a loved one in the work of González-Torres. Learn more about the creation of these trailblazing artworks and the controversy they sparked.
Img. Felix González-Torres (detail).
Travel: Cape Town
South Africa's dynamic Cape Town is home to Investec Cape Town Art Fair. This art fair brings the international art world together in Africa: more than 100 leading galleries present more than 500 artists from four continents, and is above all a great place to discover artists and galleries from the African continent.
Our four-day program includes a.o. visits to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz Mocaa), the largest museum on the African contintent, studio visits with Cape Town-based artists and a wine tasting and art tour at the Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, about 30 minutes outside of Cape Town. The Spier Collection is South Africa's largest collection of contemporary art. This trip will take place Feb. 20-23, 2025.
More information on travel, lodging and costs can be found here.
Travel: Riga
Join us for a trip to Riga from 16 - 18 May. Explore the vibrant world of contemporary art at various galleries, museums, and exhibition spaces across Riga, where you can witness innovative works by emerging and established artists alike. We will visit the newest generation of Latvian artists at PILOT, an experimental art space that is part of the Latvian art academy and explore the cities project spaces that are known for operating on the intersection of art, sciences and cutting-edge technologies that give new artistic forms and expressions.
One of the cities most impressive art venues is Zuzeum, originally a cork factory that site been reborn into the hippest art space in Riga. It hosts the private collection of art collector couple Jānis and Dina Zuzāni, showcasing works that span from the 19th century to the present. During our walks in the city we will encounter lots of street art as well, as the city is knows for its colorful murals. A group dinner and welcome drink are included in our program.
Deadline for registration: February 1. More information about the program, registration and costs can be found here.