From 18 October there will be a special exhibition Ik Speel, dus ik can be seen in Bergen. Here are works of art by so-called. Toyists on display. Toyism is a fairly recent movement in art and consists of an international collective of artists. VNC members are cordially invited to attend the opening of this exhibition.
Monique Knapen will give an introduction to art in China on the opening day on 18 October. Then Dejo, the initiator of Toyism and a Toyist himself, talks about this movement and his fascinating experiences in China. Afterwards, the opening of the exhibition will take place.
On display – and for sale – are 32 works of art; paintings, sculptures and graphics by various artists. The artworks are part of a larger exhibition that was shown in Beijing earlier this year. There are also books, art cards, pillows and silk scarves designed by Toyists for sale. The gallery, located in an old three-storey bank building, also hosts other exhibitions.
When: Saturday 18 October, from 15:00 – 17:00
where: The Banque Art Gallery Plein 29 Mons
program:
15:00 – 15:30 hrs: reception and opening
15:30 – 16:00 hrs: conversation artist Dejo with Monique Knapen
16:00 – 17:00 hrs: discussion and opportunity to view exhibition
The opening is public and everyone is welcome, after registration. VNC members have priority. There is limited space. If you want to be there, sign up quickly using the form below.
Another possibility to be at the opening of a Toyist artwork is on October 17 at 3.30 pm in Groningen (address: intersection Vechtstraat / Hereweg 61. At the moment, a large work of art (The Theatre of the Dream) is still being worked on in the public space. VNC chairman Monique Knapen will open this artwork. If you are interested, please register via info@vnc-china.nl
If you want to read more about Toyism, read the article by Astrid Bouwman in China NU+: https://www.vnc-china.nl/toyisme/
