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“Misschien” – (“Maybe”)
Solo exhibition and presentation of the mini catalogue on the work of
KURT NAHAR
Refreshingly modern, colorful and intense, but at the same time also very different and daring and some times even shocking; such is the work in the latest solo exhibition on artist Kurt Nahar at the Readytex Art Gallery. Many an adjective will undoubtedly be ascribed to the work of this young artist, but no matter what personal opinion on his controversial methods may be, his...
“The women of Wilgo Vijfhoven”
On February 11th the Readytex Art Gallery will offer art-loving Suriname a new excellent Mini Feature in her main hall. The artist in the lime light during this special feature is none other than the well known Wilgo Vijfhoven. Up until February the 29th the entire main hall of the gallery will be solely dedicated to the art of this talented artist, and we encourage everyone to take this opportunity to visit and enjoy the...
Marcel Pinas – Art Career on a roll!!! Marcel Pinas is currently one of Suriname’s most ambitious and well known contemporary artists. Born in 1971 in Pelgrim Kondre, a village in the Surinamese district of Marowijne, young Marcel realized at a young age that he had a special talent and passion for art. At the age of 15 he started his art education at theNola Hatterman Institute in Paramaribo and in 1997 he went on to study at the...
Mini Feauture in the Readytex Art Gallery
Kennteth Flijders
Starting on the 18th of December, the main hall of the Readytex Art Gallery will be dedicated to work from the Surinamese artist Kenneth Flijders.
This special feature is one in a series of many Mini Features organized by the Gallery for the purpose of giving each artist their own individual turn in the spotlight.
With an art career spanning a period of more than thirty years, and great love and dedication for art,...
The idea for this monument originates from the "festival of lights" that takes place yearly in honor of Ied Ul Fitre in Lelydorp, Suriname. People from all over drive down to see the beautiful and impressive constructions made by locals to hold bottles of light in honor of "Bodo" and to welcome friends and family who come to celebrate on this national holiday. This monument is designed by George Struikelblok with inputs from Soeki Irodikromo, Roddney Tjon Poen Gie, Dorette...
Craft and Souvenirs from Suriname – an extraordinary showcase
On the 3rd of December the Readytex Art Gallery in cooperation with the Venezuelan Institute for Culture and Cooperation (IVCC), launched a special event by the name of “Craft and Souvenirs from Suriname – an extraordinary showcase”.
With the holiday season already at hand this exhibition gives local as well as international visitors the opportunity to choose wonderful Surinamese keepsakes and memento’s as gifts for friends and family.
The exhibition is being held...
“The woman artist Installation”.
Kit-Ling Tjon Pian Gi
Five brightly colored paintings, with women clearly as main theme, surround a strikingly framed television screen on which a video presentation shows the process the artists work goes through before the final result is achieved.
Originally designed for, and first exhibited on the 2007 National Art Fair in Suriname, this lively multi-media art installation by artist Kit-Ling Tjon Pian Gie is now displayed in the main hall of the Readytex Art Gallery.
This is...
Mini Feature: Paul Chang
Readytex Art Gallery
From the 6th until the 24th of November the Readytex Art Gallery will aim her spotlights at the artwork from the internationally acclaimed artist Paul Chang. The gallery presents the public with a year round exhibition of fine art from a diverse group of talented and driven artists. Aside from this permanent mixed exhibition, it has become tradition at the gallery to give individual artists some well deserved personal attention during a three week...
“SRANANG KLORU”
A solo exhibition by: Reinier Asmoredjo
Welcome to “Sranang Kloru” the latest solo exhibition by visual artist Reinier Asmoredjo in the Readytex Art Gallery! With his new exhibition this well known Surinamese artist once again manages to present art lovers to a prime collection of fine art.
Brilliant colors and seductive curves, in subject as well as in composition are the basic elements in this outstanding collection of artworks. With a total selection of approximately 30 paintings of acrylic paint...
