Big Art

This year the Big Art exhibition is held in a former prison complex in Amsterdam, commonly known as the ‘Bijlmerbajes’ in Dutch. More than 80 artworks are on show from today till sunday. Mimi Blogger Team went and visited the preview of this event and, as always; we took some pictures for yous all to see if you think it’s worth your while to go.

Suzan Drummen

Anna Bittersohl, Grat 2018 (Rutger Brandt Gallery)

Tom Pret, t-shirt

Arjen Lancel

Lucia Luptakova, Fold. Places we have been to 3, 2015

Bram Ellens behind his installation; Orphans (2017/2018) Sculptures from discarded paintings

Bram Ellens, Orphans (2017/2018) Sculptures from discarded paintings

Willum Geerts, Alles moet weg, 2017

Willum Geerts, Alles moet weg, 2017

Big Art in the Amsterdam newspaper. Photo by Herr Kaldenbach

(click to enlarge to read information. some links to artists: bramellens.com/ willumgeerts.nl / brandtgallery.com )

For 4 days the impressive Bijlmerbajes is occupied by contemporary artists and designers showing their work, which is also for sale. A mix of paintings and drawings, sculptures, photos and installations, created by acclaimed names and emerging talents, are on show. This event can be visited from 11 till 14 october, an entrance ticket can be bought at the door for €10,-. (bigart.nu)

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