For me, art has the unique ability to reflect on the past and/or the present. By doing so, it gives us valuable insights for our future.

 

During my art history studies at Utrecht University (BA & MA, 2012-18),  I mainly researched twentieth-century Dutch and Spanish art. After graduating, I started working in the field of contemporary art as well. I love working with emerging artists and I'm dedicated to strengthening their position. They are at the heart of society, dare to hold a mirror up to it, but are often still searching for how to present themselves. My year at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague (2010-11) allows me to empathize with (starting) artists and to understand the artistic process.​

 

​I’m fascinated by Spain's multifaceted social and political history, and the way this is reflected in everyday Spanish life. I experienced this several times, when I lived in Salamanca (2011), Valencia (2012), Barcelona (2020-21) and Sevilla (2023-24). The Netherlands and Spain share a significant history, and in my work I endorse the strengthening of the connection between the two countries. ​​

 

I enjoy working through personal contact. I have a down-to-earth, open-minded attitude and open communication style.​​​​​​​​ Topics I'm currently interested in include: art in public space, historical memory, art and politics, migration and cultural exchange and (social) entrepreneurship. But I'm a curious person, so I'm always open to new ideas.​ ​​​