AkzoNobel Art Foundation

Did you know that beeswax is naturally white? It gets its distinctive yellow color due to bees being busy all day collecting pollen, nectar, and resin, which then sticks to their legs. Tomáš decided to explore this further by introducing a red dye into the beehive, resulting in the beautiful color transition seen in Nefertiti’s crown. On July 7th, artist Tomáš Libertíny will give an exclusive artist talk in the @kunstmuseum.nl . Here, you can discover his unique beeswax sculpture in person! You can sign up on www.kunstmuseum.nl. See you there 🐝 Tomáš Libertíny | Eternity (a.k.a. Nefertiti) | 2022 Natural beeswax, wood | 50 x 36 x 24 CM #exhibitiontruecolors @kunstmuseum.nl @akzonobelartfoundation @tomaslibertiny @galerieronmandos @lakesidecollection

This vibrant artwork, infused with a Papiamentu title, serves as a poetic reflection on the multifaceted nature of Curaçaoan identity. Drawing from the rich tapestry of her upbringing in Curaçao, Eugenie Boon crafts a visual narrative that delves into themes of cultural identity and collective memory. With a keen eye for detail and texture, her work transcends mere representation, offering viewers a glimpse into the intricacies of everyday life on the island. Den blòu skur tin tribón (in de donkerblauwe zee zwemmen de haaien) | 2024 | acrylic paint on canvas | 40 x 40 CM #eugenieboon #painting #Curaçaoanartist #womenartist #papiamentu #akzonobelartfoundation #artcollection @brinkman_en_bergsma

Snæfell, a remote mountain in Iceland known for its kaleidoscopic skies and ever-changing landscape colors, is beautifully captured by artist Allard van Hoorn, using 1536 rainbow-colored LED lights to visualize the changing skies. A computer continuously searches the internet for images of Snæfell, which are then processed to separate the skies and the mountain, allowing the installation to reflect abstract reality. ‘Skies over Snæfell’ is currently on view in our exhibition space. We highly recommend standing in front of it for a while, and letting the landscape transport you to that magical place. Visit our free Art Space from Mon-Fri at Christian Neefestraat 2, Amsterdam. #Allardvanhoorn @allardvanhoorn #installationartist #installationart #performanceartist #earthexhibition #acollectivelandscape @akzonobelartfoundation @de_appel @mondriaanfonds #snaefellnes #Snæfell

Have you spotted our campaign yet? 👀 Visit our exhibition True Colors at @kunstmuseum.nl The Hague until September 29! @kunstmuseum.nl @akzonobelartfoundation #exhibitiontruecolors

Like a movie scene straight from a cult classic (literally.) Louise Giovanelli’s ‘Altar’ (2022) captures the haunting tension of a prom night on the brink of horror. Feel the dread and anticipation as Carrie White, the iconic character from Stephen King’s 1976 horror movie, stands vulnerable beneath the ominous quiver of a pig blood-soaked bucket. 🎨 Altar | 2024 | Oil on paper | 63,5 x 44,5 cm 💥 Movie still, ‘Carrie’ by Stephen King (1976) 📷 Photography by: Jonathan de Waart 📍 On view at ‘True Colors - AkzoNobel Art Foundation in Kunstmuseum Den Haag’. @akzonobelartfoundation @kunstmuseum.nl #ExhibitionTrueColors #LouiseGiovanelli @louise___giovanelli @grimmgallery

Created with 24 layers of plastic, this lenticular print by @newrafael invites viewers into a dance of colours and patterns that shift with every movement, echoing the dynamic nature of his online works. It’s the way he plays with colour and depth, creating pieces that are never static, always in flux. Photography by: Almicheal Fraay Into Time 13 09 12 | 2013 lenticular print | 120 x 90 cm 📍 On view at ‘True Colors - AkzoNobel Art Foundation in Kunstmuseum Den Haag’. @akzonobelartfoundation @kunstmuseum.nl #ExhibitionTrueColors #rafaëlrozendaal

Identity, sexuality, gender and cultural stigmas are a common theme in Wang’s (1981, China) oeuvre. This intimate pink cosmos on rice paper, sewn into a jacket, shows handwritten text and drawings by Wang. She took inspiration from a Chinese masterpiece called The Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin, in which reflections occur on identity and the clothes in which we choose to present ourselves. 📍 On view at ‘True Colors - AkzoNobel Art Foundation in Kunstmuseum Den Haag’. Evelyn Taocheng Wang | Sensitive Attitude | 2019 Watercolor, t-shirt, fabric, rice paper | 44 x 65 CM #Truecolorsexhibition @kunstmuseum.nl @akzonobelartfoundation #evelyntaochengwang #textileart #chineseartist #sensitiveattitude

💛 Need another reason to visit our open Art Space? We’ve just added Marloes Roeper’s diptych ‘Flock’ (2020) to our exhibition ‘EARTH - A collective landscape’! 🐦‍⬛ Roeper, intrigued by how we perceive and attach meaning to minimal brushstrokes, strips down familiar scenes to their essence. This way, she questions what is truly necessary to create an image, celebrating simplicity and form. Visit our open Art Space Mon-Fri 09.00 - 18.00 at Christian Neefestraat 2, Amsterdam or look at our exhibition online. Marloes Roeper | Flock | 2020 Acrylic and oil on canvas | 195 x 150 CM @akzonobelartfoundation #EARTHExhibition #acollectivelandscape #MarloesRoeper #painting #OpenArtSpace #freeexhibition #amsterdamart

We are proud to share that our exhibition has been featured in a special @nrcnl supplement! Read more about this unique collaboration between the AkzoNobel Art Foundation and the Kunstmuseum Den Haag. This issue is now available at every newsstand. Can’t get a printed copy? No worries! Pauze the video to read or visit our website . Visit our exhibition ‘True Colors - AkzoNobel Art Foundation in Kunstmuseum Den Haag’ until September 29.

Witness how artist Sam Samiee transforms a moment of summer light into a piece of art you can carry with you forever. Sam Samiee | The Sky River | 2015 Spraypaint on canvas | 215 x 272.5 CM 📍 On view at ‘True Colors - AkzoNobel Art Foundation in Kunstmuseum Den Haag’. 🎤: Springvossen 528, Sam Samiee 🎥: Gerrit Schreurs #samsamiee #painting #theartofpainting #poetry #iranianartist @aarsaam @nomansart @springvossen @robertvanaltena @gerritschreurs_photo_film @kunstmuseum.nl

Wavy hair cascades like a river down a mountain, while a constellation of glistening stones and pearls adorns a soft yellow sky. Her art illuminates societal taboos—motherhood, gender, fear, and sexuality—through delicate layers of oil paint and mythical figures. Otten’s work weaves a timeless, personal narrative that invites you to look deeper, to feel more, and to uncover the hidden stories within each detail. 📍 On view at ‘True Colors - AkzoNobel Art Foundation in Kunstmuseum Den Haag’. @akzonobelartfoundation @kunstmuseum.nl #ExhibitionTrueColors #femmyotten #oilpaint #womenartist #mythicalfigures

This textile piece by Patricia Kaersenhout is not just visually pleasing, but a profound commentary on history and identity. By highlighting forgotten Black feminists, Kaersenhout’s artwork challenges the narrative of history and shines a light on those who have been marginalized. She brings to life the untold stories of exceptional Black feminists like Solange Fitte Duval, pioneers in the fight against racism and inequality. Patricia Kaersenhout | Objects of Love and Desire: Solange Fitte Duval | 2019 | Digitally printed cotton, beads, different fabrics from the African continent and wooden wall plug  📍 On view at ‘True Colors - AkzoNobel Art Foundation in Kunstmuseum Den Haag’. #exhibitiontruecolors @akzonobelartfoundation @kunstmuseum.nl @patriciakaersenhout #textilia #solangefitteduval #feminism #womenartists #loveanddesire