Hello, hola

People often ask me why I'm so fascinated by Spanish culture. On the one hand, it's a feeling. I feel very much at home in Spain. On the other hand, I’m immensely fascinated by the country's multifaceted social and political history, and how it's reflected in everyday Spanish life. I noticed this when I took Spanish classes in Salamanca and Valencia (2011-12), and later when I lived in Barcelona (2020-21) and Sevilla (2023-24). It's not so well known that the Netherlands and Spain share a significant history. In my work, I endorse the further continuation of this connection.​

Besides my strong connection to Spain, my down-to-earth sense of humor, open-minded attitude and open communication style show my Dutch roots.​​​​​​​​  ​
 

During my art history studies at Utrecht University (2012-18),  I mainly researched twentieth-century Dutch and Spanish art. After graduating, I started working in the field of contemporary art. I love working with starting artists and I'm dedicated to strengthening their position. Emerging artists 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 art school in The Hague (2010-11) allows me to empathize with them. 

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Topics I'm currently interested in include: art in public space, historical memory, cultural exchange and (social) entrepreneurship. For me, art has the unique ability to reflect on the past and/or the present, thus giving us insights for our future. 

I enjoy working through personal contact. The human element is important to me, both in the collaboration and in the end result.
I'm a curious person, so I'm always open for new input and ideas.

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Photo by Aad Hoogendoorn at Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, artworks by Else Alfelt.