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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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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,…
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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…
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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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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 –…
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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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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,…
