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AGA LAB X REMBRANDT HOUSE MUSEUM
In our digitizing world, artists are increasingly turning to traditional printing techniques such as etching. Rembrandt is still a great source of inspiration. But new techniques continue to emerge: Toyobo is a contemporary technique with surprising new possibilities. And then there’s the search for environmentally friendly ways of print making. Discover what makes Rembrandt’s etchings…
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OPEN CALL | ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Artist in Residence Fall/ Winter program 2024. With this Open Call AGA LAB offers a place for research, experiment, exchange with (inter)national colleagues and the creation of new work. The Artist in Residence program gives 24/7 access to the spacious studio gym, invites you to take part in our weekly AiR-Talks and to conclude your…
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AMSTERDAM PRIDE | OPEN CALL PRINTING RESIDENCY
Happy Pride Month! We are looking forward to Pride Amsterdam on July 27 – Aug 4! To celebrate, we have a special OPEN CALL for our Amsterdam Pride Printing Residency – a one-month Artist in Residence Program. With this Open Call AGA LAB offers a place for research and experiment, exchange with (inter)national colleagues and development…
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Returning Artist in Residence | Georgia Green
Last September’s Artist in Residence Georgina Green is returning to AGA LAB. Reason enough to get to know her a little better! We asked her about her last residency and are looking forward to welcome her again in October. How does a new work or project usually start for you? The slightly surreal scenes I…
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Happy Holidays!
AGA LAB closes December 25 and opens again on January 2. We’re looking forward to seeing you back in the studio in the New Year!
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To the sweet murmur of leaves
AGA LAB has been around for 65 years. Time to reflect on the current position of the graphic workshop in the Netherlands and its reason for existing in the future. In this context, AGA LAB has embraced the idea of visual artist Herma Deenen to organize a project about the Artist’s Book. The changing landscape…
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Joseph Hughes | Artist in Residence
Earlier this year, Joseph Hughes was Artist in Residence at AGA LAB. We asked him about his work process, his experience as an artist in residence and his exhibition at De Bouwput. How does a new work or project usually start for you? A new work always starts with an idea. If that arrives then…
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SUMMERTIME | AGA LAB
It’s time for summer at AGA LAB! We’re going out, we’ll take our time and we will return with a suitcase full of ideas. In the month of July we are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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patricia kaersenhout | Bonnefanten
Starting Saturday 10 June, the first Dutch retrospective exhibition of leading visual artist and thinker patricia kaersenhout can be seen in the Bonnefanten. patricia kaersenhout focuses on the legacy of slavery and colonialism in the Dutch context and beyond. Through uncovering hidden histories, she tries to regain dignity and create transformative justice. AGA LAB /…
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A bridge for Harry van Kruiningen
Recently, bridge 2360, on the Polderweg over the Ringvaart in Amsterdam East, has been given a name: Harry van Kruiningen Bridge. Named after committed visual artist, graphic artist, resistance printer, social activist, teacher and author of children’s books, Harry van Kruiningen (1906-1996). Harry co-founded AGA LAB in 1958. He achieved his greatest fame as an etcher. This included an…