Galerie Ron Mandos

Opening Soon (Sunday, 23/03): 'Gravity' by Koen van den Broek ⁠🛣️⁠ ⁠ The exhibition showcases new paintings and sculptures, reflecting a⁠ transformation in his approach to materials and image-making. Van den Broek's work has long explored road culture and movement, depiciting highways and urban landscapes. ⁠ ⁠ Now, for the first time in his career, van den Broek introduces bronze sculptures that have the same characteristic connection to exploration and movement.⁠ ⁠ With Gravity, van den Broek redefines his relationship with the road, painting, and sculpture, integrating industrial materials and new techniques while continuing his engagement with urban spaces, movement, and his ever-curious perspective.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Koen van den Broek: 'Gravity'⁠, 23 March - 11 May 2025⁠ Galerie Ron Mandos, Prinsengracht 282, Amsterdam⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Artworks Featured:⁠ Koen van den Broek⁠ ⁠ 1. ⁠Bumpy Blue, 2025, Oil and traffic paint on linen, 75 x 50 cm⁠ 2. Multicolor, 2025, Traffic paint and tar on linen, 165 x 110 cm⁠ 3. Blues By The Grid, 2025, Oil and traffic paint on linen, 135 x 90 cm⁠ ⁠

Join us in laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Artist 💐⁠ (27th of March at 7:00 PM⁠)⁠ ⁠ Artists are the quiet pioneers of our society, though their work often goes unrecognized. Atelier Van Lieshout pays tribute to them with the monument 'Tomb of the Unknown Artist', which will be unveiled at Art Rotterdam’s Sculpture Park.⁠ ⁠ Please join us in commemorating these unknown artists with a flower-laying ceremony and an accompanying speech by Joep van Lieshout at Art Rotterdam on Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 PM.⁠ ⁠ We invite you to bring your own flowers to lay at the monument.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Date: Thursday 27th of March 2025⁠ Time: 7:00 PM⁠ Location: Sculpture Park, Art Rotterdam, Ahoy, Rotterdam⁠ (Please bring your own flowers⁠)⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Featured Artwork:⁠ Atelier van Lieshout⁠ Tomb of the Unknown Artist, 2024⁠ Installation of Bronze, Steel and Concrete⁠ 760 (L) x 265 (B) x 195 (H) cm⁠ https://lnkd.in/eQbjQpnd

We are excited to return to Art Rotterdam 2025, presenting a dynamic mix of established and emerging artists! 🖌️⁠ ⁠ This year, we are thrilled to collaborate for the first time with Miles Greenberg, whose sculptural piece ‘Mars’ (2022) will be on view in our booth. Alongside Greenberg, we showcase works by Alin Bozbiciu, Atelier Van Lieshout, Hans Op de Beeck, Katinka Lampe, Levi van Veluw, and Tomáš Libertíny.⁠ ⁠ Beyond our booth, Atelier Van Lieshout presents a new monumental sculpture at Sculpture Park, Maarten Baas brings ‘Crescendo!’ to Intersections, and Hans Op de Beeck’s video work ‘Vanishing Point’ is featured in Projections. 🎭⁠ ⁠ We are also proud to highlight three talents from RM Young Blood Foundation’s Best of Graduates: Mounir Eddib (Buning Brongers Prize 2024), Katarzyna Baldyga (Ron Mandos Young Blood Award 2024), and Marcos Kueh (NN Art Award 2025 nominee). ⁠ ⁠ More details coming soon! To learn more, click the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Art Rotterdam 2025⁠ March 28 – March 30, 2025⁠ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM⁠ Rotterdam Ahoy⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Image credits:⁠ 1-3: Mars (2022) at the New Museum in 2022: Photo by Dario Lasagni⁠ 4-5: Mars (2022) at the Yokohama Triennale in 2024: Photo by TOMITA Ryohei⁠ 6: Portrait of Miles Greenberg by Eva Roefs⁠

Save the date! 🎹⁠ ⁠ We are excited to announce that in three weeks time, we will host an Artist Talk with Maarten Baas! Join us on February 23, 2025, for an RM Sunday Session with the artist himself. In this talk, Maarten will share insights into his exhibition, Crescendo!, and his creative approach to art and design.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 You can RSVP for the event using this link: https://lnkd.in/e3aV2UhP ⁠ —⁠ RM Sunday Session: Artist Talk (in English)⁠ Date: February 23, 2025⁠ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM⁠ Location: Galerie Ron Mandos, Prinsengracht 282, Amsterdam⁠

🎥 Maarten Baas about Crescendo! Watch our new interview about our current exhibition here: https://lnkd.in/ejsAGD_S ⁠ Maarten Baas reflects on the ideas shaping his work. From the tension between chaos and harmony to the balance of spontaneity and structure, Baas offers a look into his creative process.⁠ ⁠ The discussion explores the role of time and imperfection—key themes in Crescendo!—and how they bring playfulness and depth to his work. Don’t miss this chance to hear Baas’s thoughts on art, design, and his evolving practice.⁠ ⁠ Watch the full video via the link in our bio! ⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Maarten Baas: Crescendo!⁠ January 18 – March 9, 2025⁠ Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam⁠

We’re excited to share a walkthrough video of Maarten Baas’ first-ever solo exhibition in Amsterdam, 'Crescendo!' Known for blurring the lines between art and design, Baas transforms musical instruments into bold, thought-provoking sculptures. From suspended pianos to an orchestra of abstract forms, 'Crescendo!' explores the balance between ambition and reality in a way only he can (in addition to a 20-year retrospective of Baas' impressive work!).⁠ ⁠ Learn more about his work by visiting our website by clicking on this link: https://lnkd.in/eWiYwgeZ — Practical information: Maarten Baas | Crescendo!⁠ January 18th – March 9th, 2025⁠ Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam⁠

Looking Back: The Opening Weekend of Crescendo! 🎻⁠ ⁠ Last weekend, we welcomed many visitors to the opening of 'Crescendo!', Maarten Baas’s first solo exhibition in Amsterdam. It was wonderful to see people engaging with Baas’s work and the ideas behind it. ⁠ ⁠ A highlight of the weekend was the live musical performance by violinist Jorinde Gray and cellist Simon Velthuis, adding another layer to the exhibition’s music and visual art themes.⁠ ⁠ Thank you to everyone who joined us. 'Crescendo!' is on view until March 9, and we look forward to welcoming more visitors in the coming weeks.⁠ ⁠ Visit our website and learn more about Baas' work: https://lnkd.in/eWiYwgeZ Photos by Kwadwo Amfo⁠ —⁠ Maarten Baas: Crescendo!⁠ January 18 – March 9, 2025⁠ Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam⁠

I hope you enjoyed the photos and videos from my recent visit to Maarten Baas' studio—here’s even more to get you excited! 🎥 Maarten Baas’ first solo exhibition in Amsterdam is opening this week at the gallery, and we can’t wait to share it with you.⁠ ⁠ Explore this inspiring intersection of art and music in bold and unexpected ways. 🎶⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Opening: January 18th (Full Event) and January 19th, 1:00 to 5:00 PM⁠ (RSVP Open; Access Link in Bio) ⁠ ⁠ Exhibition Dates: January 18th – March 9th, 2025⁠ ⁠ Location: Galerie Ron Mandos, Prinsengracht 282, Amsterdam⁠ ⁠ —⁠ @maarten.baas @galerieronmandos #studio #studiovisit #artoftheday #exhibition #openingsoon #dutchartist #CrescendoExhibition #MaartenBaas #ContemporaryArt 🎨🎻

🎶 Join us this Saturday for the opening of Maarten Baas's new exhibition, ‘Crescendo!’ at Galerie Ron Mandos, and meet the artist himself!⁠ ⁠ Maarten Baas is an internationally acclaimed Dutch artist and designer known for his playful and thought-provoking works. ⁠ ⁠ A graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven, Baas first gained recognition in 2002 with his groundbreaking collection ‘Smoke,’ where he burned furniture to create striking reimaginings of classic designs. This iconic collection launched his career and cemented his reputation as a visionary in art and design.⁠ ⁠ Don’t miss the chance to see his latest work and meet the artist this Saturday!⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Opening: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 3:00–6:00 PM⁠ Location: Galerie Ron Mandos, Prinsengracht 282, Amsterdam⁠ ⁠ 📷 Photo by Maarten van Houten⁠ ⁠

🪑We are happy to soon open ‘Crescendo!’ featuring variety of Maarten Baas’ works, including ‘Empty Chair’ and ‘Second Nature | Waterfall,’ both of which have been shown at Museum Voorlinden in the last year.⁠ ⁠ Empty Chair’ was created for Amnesty International in 2010. It honors Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, who was imprisoned at the time and could not attend the award ceremony. The empty chair represents both the restrictions of the physical world and the freedom of thought and spirit.⁠ ⁠ ‘Second Nature | Waterfall’ is made from videos of waterfalls that Baas collected through social media. These videos were pieced together to form a virtual waterfall, reflecting on how we experience nature in a world increasingly shaped by technology.⁠ ⁠ We invite you to explore these powerful works (and much more) at ‘Crescendo!’⁠ ⁠ —⁠ Maarten Baas: ‘Crescendo!’⁠ Opening: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 3:00–6:00 PM⁠ Galerie Ron Mandos, Prinsengracht 282, Amsterdam⁠ ⁠