Category: News

  • AFK FUNDING 2025-2028

    AFK FUNDING 2025-2028

    In August, AGA LAB received a positive advice from the Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst, concerning funding for 2025 – 2028. The AFK (Amsterdam Fund for the Arts) states: AGA LAB is … …that being said, the money has already been distributed and there is nothing left for AGA LAB. AGA LAB was founded 66…

  • Emily C. Thomas | Artist in Residence

    Emily C. Thomas | Artist in Residence

    Former AGA LAB Artist in Residence Emily C. Thomas creates art that at first sight seems to be inspired by psychedelics. We were curious to hear more about the inspiration behind her eye-popping work and the process with which it came into being: “During the residency I am making two editions of work that concern…

  • Casie Graphics | Artist in Residence

    Casie Graphics | Artist in Residence

    Casie Graphics (Stefanie Haslberger) made prints in stunning colors during her Artist Residency at AGA LAB, inspired by (exotic) plants and animals. We asked about her thoughts on her work and experiences during the process. How does a new work or project usually start for you? I often seek inspiration from a variety of sources,…

  • Judith Collell | Artist in Residence

    Judith Collell | Artist in Residence

    Judith Collell stayed with us as Artist in Residence for two months last year and we sat down to have a talk about what inspires her work and progress. Concluding her residency, Judith showed her work in gallery De Bouwput. How does a new work or project usually start for you? My work usually begins…

  • Painting Plants

    Painting Plants

    Rain and plenty of sun: the garden of Painting Plants is looking good this summer. More than 30 species of plants are now growing in the garden between Broedplaats Bouw and hostel Wow. Biologist and artist Naan Rijks started the Painting Plants research project in 2011 with the question how paint – or ink –…

  • Rodolfo Edwards | Artist in Residence

    Rodolfo Edwards | Artist in Residence

    In June, we welcomed returning, New York based artist, Rodolfo Edwards for a one-month screen printing residency. He sat down with us for a talk about his work: How does a new work or project usually start for you? Generally, my work is a consequence of previous works that acquire more aesthetic and stylistic resources,…

  • ARTIST RESIDENCY | FALL / WINTER 2023

    ARTIST RESIDENCY | FALL / WINTER 2023

    We have a new Open Call for our Artist in Residence programme. With this Open Call AGA LAB offers a place for research and experiment, exchange with (inter)national colleagues and development of new work. This Open Call concerns a residency with accommodation, for September – December, with a duration of one to three months. Here and…