NEWSLETTER TOOS van HOLSTEIN
June–July
The Toos Summer Tour – Art Crisscrossing the Netherlands
Summer is approaching, which means plenty of travel again. Here are some Toos-tips for when you happen to be near places where my art is on display.
The MAF at Museum Musiom in Amersfoort
Toos van Holstein, *Uovo dei quatro elementi* (ceramics, 50 cm high)
A quirky idea from the management of Museum Musiom in Amersfoort: turning the museum’s halls into an art fair for the summer, with all works for sale. Many pieces are very reasonably priced under the motto "something for everyone." And so, the MAF — the Musiom Art Fair — was born. Around 30 artists, all of whom are part of the museum's permanent collection, have taken part. I did too. Why? You can read about that in the current edition of my weekly blog *TOOS\&ART*.
Definitely worth a visit to Amersfoort. The MAF runs until August 17.
More info: https://musiom.art/
Coloured Black – Moments" at Galerie Àlafran in Diepenheim
Toos van Holstein, The other me (oil on canvas, 110 x 160 cm)
My new painting series titled *Coloured Black* is traveling through the Netherlands. After earlier editions in Eersel and Breukelen, the charming town of Diepenheim in Twente is now hosting the exhibition. This edition, *Coloured Black – Moments*, is on view at the region’s most beautiful gallery, Galerie Àlafran. On display until June 29. If I may say so myself — absolutely worth it. And don’t forget to enjoy the lovely summer surroundings of Diepenheim.
Permanent Display at Onze Lieve Vrouwe Galerie in Maastricht
Toos van Holstein, Legendary (oil on canvas, 100 x 90 cm)
Some time ago, I delivered new paintings to the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Galerie in Maastricht. Located on, you probably guessed it, the delightful Onze Lieve Vrouweplein. Enjoying a terrace there in summer is no punishment — especially when combined with a visit to the gallery, where my paintings are now on permanent display.
New Work at Galerie Peter Leen XL in Breukelen
Toos van Holstein, Twogetherness (oil on canvas, 110 x 150 cm)
Peter Leen was loudly asking for new work. But alas, I can’t produce them like hotcakes. Still, it recently happened — fresh from the easel, I delivered the painting above. Peter immediately created a dedicated "Toos corner." The ceramic *Uovos* I brought along were also given a place on the grand piano in the large space of the Thai restaurant SameSame, connected to the gallery. In summer, it has a terrace right on the River Vecht. A delicious Thai meal — I speak from ample experience — combined with art. What could be better?
Summertime" at Galerie Drentsche Aa in Balloo
Toos van Holstein, What's happening (oil on canvas, 80 x 120 cm)
Gallery owner Jan Wekema of Galerie Drentsche Aa in the charming village of Balloo follows the seasons. So now there's the group exhibition *Summertime*, which also includes several of my works: oil paintings, marouflé pieces, mixed media on handmade paper, and ceramics. I’ve dived into many artistic disciplines throughout my career.
Assen, with the always interesting Drents Museum, is just a stone's throw away. A summer visit to the gallery and the museum? Sounds like a great idea to me.
Galerie Persoon in Eersel
Toos van Holstein, Riva (oil on canvas, 100 x 90 cm)
After art spaces in Utrecht, Overijssel, Limburg, North Holland, and Drenthe, it’s now North Brabant’s turn. In the stunning Oogenlust complex in Eersel lies an equally stunning gallery — Galerie Persoon. Curated by Noortje van de Ven, where you’ll always find my work on display, available both for loan and direct purchase. Noor will welcome you with a warm, summery smile.
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‘For me, art is travelling the mind’
'Coloured Black-Moments' in Diepenheim at Galerie Àlafran
Toos van Holstein, Source de vie (oil painting 80-120 cm)
Toos van Holstein is visiting Diepenheim and Galerie Àlafran again for an exhibition. An exhibition that she has named 'Coloured Black-Moments' as a follow-up to her exhibitions from last year 'Coloured Black-Premium' in Eersel at Galerie Persoon and 'Coloured Black-Grand' in Breukelen at Galerie Peter Leen XL
Why 'Moments'? Because the small town of Diepenheim in Twente has a strongly developed cultural life with the very busy Kunstmoment Diepenheim as a highlight for many years. A highlight that this year also includes Easter. For days you can go there for visual art in all shapes and sizes at all kinds of locations. Such as the beautiful Galerie Àlafran.
The Kunstmoment now takes place on the days 18-21 April (with Easter in it) and 25-27 April. Toos herself will be present in Àlafran on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, April 20 and 21. So if you want to know where that 'Coloured Black' comes from? Take a visit! Galerie Àlafran, Grotestraat 45, 7478 AB Diepenheim, open 11-17 hours http://alafran.nl/
Exhibition 'Wintertime' in Galerie Drentsche Aa in Balloo
Toos van Holstein, What's happening (oil painting 80-120 cm)
New work by Toos van Holstein can be seen in rural Balloo in Drenthe. At the group exhibition 'Wintertime' (4 January-30 March) in Galerie Drentsche Aa, the large farm barn converted into a beautiful gallery space by gallery owner Jan Wekema (Balloo 27 in Balloo, open Sat-Sun 1-5 pm).
New paintings in Musiom gallery of museum Musiom in Amersfoort
Toos van Holstein, Riflettere (oil painting, 80-90 cm) on display in Musiom gallery
The Musiom in Amersfoort, the museum that specialises in artists born around 1950, not only has the large hall for temporary exhibitions but also the Musiom gallery. Where work by artists represented in the museum's permanent collection is for sale. In that Musiom gallery they were eager to see new paintings by me. That has now been arranged.
And you can now wander around among the many intriguing glass objects of the 1st edition of the Glass Art Triennial Amersfoort (Stadsring 137 Amersfoort, open on Fri-Sat-Sun from 12-17 hours).
Exhibition in Onze Lieve Vrouwe Galerie in Maastricht
Toos van Holstein, Legendary (oil painting, 100-90 cm)
Until the end of April, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Galerie (Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 4, Maastricht, open Fri-Sat 12-5 pm) is hosting a duo exhibition with a number of Toos her paintings. That beautiful square is always worth a visit. And now even more so because of that exhibition.