Events

Humphrey Tawjoeram: “New Impressions” 2007

“Nieuwe Impressies ” – “New Impressions”An exhibition by artist Humphrey Tawjoeram Readytex Art Gallery kindly welcomes you to the exhibition “New Impressions” by Surinamese artist Humphrey Tawjoeram.The artist previously well known for his unique style of primarily abstract, often geometrical shapes in grey and other muted hues will delight visitors with an art collection in which he exposes a new side of himself.Realistic and figurative images have not been a part of Tawjoerams art expressions for a long time...

Latitudes 2006: Marcel Pinas in Paris

Marcel Pinas in Paris LATITUDES 2006-TERRES D’AMAZONIE From December 15th until January 27th , well known Surinamese artist Marcel Pinas will be participating in the exhibition “Latitude 2006” which will be held in the popular Hôtel de Ville , which is the city hall of Paris, France.The opening of this exhibition will be held on December 14th in the presence of art critics and the participating artists of the “Latitudes 2006” exhibition. The Latitude 2006 exhibition is the fifth...

Surifesta 2006 ” Kunst, Koffie en een Koekje “

Readytex Art Gallery “Kunst, koffie en een koekje” “Art, coffee and a cookie” In connection with the Surifesta activities during the upcoming holidays, the Readytex Art Gallery also has an activity planned for the art lovers among the celebrating holiday crowd. On every Saturday between December 10th and January 10th the gallery will host a fun social event called “Kunst, koffie en een koekje”. Guests can come into the gallery on those mornings and under the enjoyment of a cup of coffee, a cookie...

Reconnecting Africa – Marcel Pinas

“Reconnecting Africa”- Marcel PinasTropenmuseum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands On Thursday November 16th   at the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam, the installation “Reconnecting Africa” by famous Surinamese artist Marcel Pinas will be unveiled. This permanent installation was created especially for the Tropenmuseum and is an extension of the new permanent Africa exhibit in the museum. The installation is an artistic representation of the ties between the continents of Africa and America. Besides referring to the historical relations between these continents, the installation also...

George Struikelblok “Adarsh”

“ADARSH”- George Struikelblok Welcome to the exhibition “Adarsh” by well-known artist George Struikelblok. George Struikelblok is a successful Surinamese artist who has achieved a well deserved international reputation for his talented and emotional art expressions.Solo exhibitions are nothing new to this experienced artist but this exhibition has special meaning for George Struikelblok. The artist has dedicated this exhibition to the birth of his son Adarsh, who was born on September 4th of this year. At the same time it...

Presentation of Catalogue Marcel Pinas

Catalogue “Kibri a Kulturu” Marcel Pinas “Kibri a Kulturu”, preserve the culture, is the title as well as the life and work mission of visual artist Marcel Pinas.This catalogue is a well deserved milestone in the still relatively short but very impressive career of this young ambitious Surinamese Artist.The catalogue was initiated by Vincent Vlasblom, a Dutch art lover and promoter whom after visiting Suriname last year and meeting with Marcel Pinas, was so impressed by his work that...

Art installation Kibi Wi Totem

The Kibi wi totem art installation The totem poles from artist Marcel Pinas have been created with the purpose of contributing to the cause of protecting the Surinamese interior from negative outside influences. It is usually these outside influences which destroy the communities within our interior, and we need to be careful in guarding ourselves against them.The totem installation consists of 25 totem poles fabricated from metal barrels. The totem poles are embellished with texts out of the traditional...

Holland Art Fair 2006

Readytex Art gallery at the Holland Art Fair The Readytex Art Gallery will once again be making an important move in her continuous efforts aimed at achieving professional presentation and promotion of Surinamese artists and their art worldwide. In April the team from Readytex Art Gallery, together with a collection of over 50 works of art from 14 renowned Surinamese artists, will be traveling to Holland in order to participate in the Holland Art Fair 2006. The Holland Art fair is a...

Rene Tosari: “De nieuwe oogst”

"The New Harvest" The seeds have been sown Color and shape eagerly received by fertile canvas Painstakingly applied with eager strokes of industrious brush Provided for with passion, creativity and devotion Affected by weather, mood and circumstance The seedling grows… the fruit is formed Fertilized with infinite skill under the critical eye of the artist With great satisfaction the moment of ripeness arrives Shape, color and texture tempt the senses The effort is rewarded… the final task is at hand “The New Harvest” It is with great pleasure that the Readytex...

Kokolampu project

Marcel Pinas' Kokolampu Project On the memorable occasion of Suriname’s 30 years of  political independence the artist Marcel Pinas will present a moving installation to the nation:  10 oversized oil lamps to be placed and lit on our Fort Zeelandia Complex from the 18th of November thru the 26 th of November. The 10 lamps will be configured in the Afaka “Wi” sign meaning “Us”.  (Afaka is the written language of the Suriname maroons) By means of this project Marcel...