Space for art
Our video series #spaceforart is an introduction to the projects and to the community of QKunst. Because what does that actually mean: space for art? After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes look via an in-depth article.
Credits banner: Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, Henk Tieman, Ibraheem Paling, Gino Bud Hoiting, Marthe Röling and Marjan Laaper.
Wrap up
It’s a wrap! Last year, we created the video series Ruimte voor kunst, to show what it means to make space for art. We visited different projects throughout the Netherlands and talked to our community.
In this last video, we look back from our home base, the Social Impact Factory in Utrecht. What did we as a team take away from the videos?
1: Space for art … in the workplace
Part of collection management is furnishing workplaces, reception areas and meeting rooms. The new presentation regularly leads to wonder: ‘Are these works new? I’ve never seen them before!’ Our video series #spaceforart is an introduction to the projects and to the community of QKunst. Because what does that actually mean: space for art? After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes look via an in-depth article, this time: art in the workplace.
2: Space for art … along the highway
“Monument voor de Waterlinie provides a connection between people, nature and culture,” Coen van Beusekom of Recreatieschap Stichtse Groenlanden explains about the artwork along the A12. QKunst supervised this art commission in the public space.Our video series #spaceforart is an introduction to the projects and to the community of QKunst. Because what does that actually mean: space for art? After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes look via an in-depth article, this time: art along the highway.
3: Space for art … at the provincial house
Since 2011, QKunst has supported the province of South Holland in all aspects of collection management: inventorying, valuing, repurposing, restoring, reframing, presenting and digitally managing and making accessible (online) through the collection management application. Rick van der Burg, Project Leader Art at Province of South Holland: “It has been invaluable, the soul is back in the Province House.” Our video series #spaceforart is an introduction to the projects and to the community of QKunst. Because what does that actually mean: space for art? After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes look via an in-depth article, this time: art at the provincial house.
4. Space for art … along the railroad tracks
What art do you know of that you can see from the train? In the fourth instalment of the Space for Art video series, we visited an artwork along the railroad tracks, on the wall of the EDAH Museum and the Barrel Organ Museum in Helmond. This video is an introduction to the projects and to the community of QKunst. After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes look via an in-depth article, this time: art along the railroad tracks.
5: Space for art … in the business park
‘Art is an important part of the premises,’ says Facility Coordinator Ron van Koningsveld about the importance of art around Alliander’s building in Amsterdam Sloterdijk, where a work from the existing collection has been moved to another location. This video is an introduction to the projects and to the community of QKunst. Because what does that mean: space for art? After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes look via an in-depth article, this time: art in the business park.
6: Space for art … in the depot
‘It may not be the most exciting space, but it’s a nice in-between space to mark time and make the art presentable to the public again,’ QKunst registrar Daphne van Houwelingen says of the depot’s role in making space for art. This video is an introduction to the projects and to the community of QKunst. Because what does that mean: space for art? After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes look via an in-depth article, this time: art in the depot.
7: Space for art … at university
Does art contribute to a more pleasant work and study environment? According to Joke Webbink, Manager of the Art and Heritage Collection at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), it does: “It’s heartwarming to see how much people enjoy it: art in the workplace really works!” In our video series #spaceforart we introduce you to the QKunst projects and community. Because what does that actually mean: space for art? After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes look, this time: art at university.
8: Space for art … in the metro station
“People regularly send me selfies with the artwork,” Marjan Laaper says, who created ‘Lifelines’ at the Vijzelgracht metro station on the North-South Line in Amsterdam. QKunst supervised the installation of artwork in all stations on the line. Our video series #SpaceForArt is an introduction to the projects of QKunst and to its community. Because what does that actually mean: space for art? After each episode, we offer a behind-the-scenes-look, this time: art in the metro station.
9: Space for art … in the streets
“You must communicate very clearly with the owner or the client: what is a realistic end result? Because, of course, you’re talking about an outdoor work of art,” explains Lydia Beerkens about restoring a mural by Keith Haring. QKunst supervised this restoration. Our video series #SpaceForArt is an introduction to the projects of QKunst and to its community. Because what does that actually mean: space for art? After each episode we offer a behind-the-scenes look, this time: art in the streets.
