Supporting Friends Edition
Dear colleagues, friends and family,This newsletter isn’t about me, my farm or my work.Today I want to send some love and visibility to three dear friends who are creating, performing and sharing really meaningful work this month.I’d be so happy if you took a moment to read and see what they're doing.Sometimes the path is squelchy, but we’re in it together.(Hagheerenloch with Pedro Matias & Mathilde Renault)
Pedro Matias12-Week Ceramic Residency Crowdfunding — EKWCPedro has just entered the soft launch week of their Voordekunst crowdfunding campaign to support a summer ceramic residency at the incredible EKWC.The goal is to raise 20% this week and your support, in any form, would help give it a strong start.(Ceramic pieces presented at Rademakers Gallery - Over the Rainbow, group exhibition - April 2025)Every donation, share, or spark of encouragement means the world <3
Marko IvicWhen I Entered There Was a RoomDebut Album Release ConcertMarko is celebrating the release of his debut album with a special concert at Studio 150 in Amsterdam Noord, a former church turned recording studio, where the album was originally recorded.Alongside his live performance, there will be other contributions by dear friends, such as: visuals from Giulia Principe; a scent installation curated by Maidie van den Bos; and an opening act by Show Pony.When: Saturday, June 28th - 21:00Where: Studio 150, Bethlehemkerk, Amsterdam NoordYou can now get tickets (and some lovely extras) through his Voordekunst campaign.Note: The Cultuurfonds is supporting the show only if the campaign reaches its goal, so every ticket sold through the campaign directly helps make it happen.Bonus perks include unreleased tracks, a music video for Cinnamon Roll (filmed in Venezuela), a tote bag and a T-shirt.
Arthur GuilleminotElegy to the Frogs Graduation Show at Framer FramedAfter two years in the Planetary Poetics MFA, Arthur is presenting their final project: a moving, swampy, queer installation about ecological grief, mutation and amphibian kinship.I'm really happy to have contributed to the sound installation for this piece.It’s tender, eerie and filled with voices calling across the wetlands.When: June 11th to 14thWhere: Framer Framed, AmsterdamExhibition Hours:Wed (June 11): 19:00–21:00Thu (June 12): 11:00–18:00Fri (June 13): 11:00–20:00Sat (June 14): 11:00–18:0
The Parasite
by Michel Serres