Dutch Designers in Residence
In partnership with the Consulate General of the Netherlands.
DutchCultureUSA is a program by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York that supports and promotes Dutch arts and culture in the United States. The Consulate’s Cultural Department works nationawide, and in all arts disciplines, to stimulate the participation of Dutch artists, performers, and other creative talent in a diverse and wide-ranging roster of exhibitions, performances, lectures, and other cultural activities.
More information can be found at DutchCultureUSA.com or @dutchcultureusa.
Lizan Freijsen
In loving memory of Lizan:
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of the incredibly talented textile designer, Lizan Freijsen.
We were eagerly anticipating her arrival as our resident in New York the third week of February and excited to witness the magic she would bring to our community. Though her physical presence is no longer with us, her artistic spirit will forever linger in the threads of her remarkable work.
Lizan dedicated her studio to creating tactile work based on the process of hand-tufting and inspired by fungi and microbes.
Our thoughts go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.
May her artistic legacy live on, and may we remember Lizan for the beautiful soul she was and the beauty she created.
Presented in partnership with Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York.
Former resident:
Aliki van der Kruijs
Residency in NYC: February 1 - March 1, 2024
Aliki van der Kruijs, alumni of Jan van Eyck Academie in the Netherlands, graduated with an MA in Applied Art at the Sandberg Institute and a BA in Fashion design from the ArtEZ University of Arts. Giving workshops and coaching art-students is a way to share her experience in textile research and design.
Aliki’s work is acquired by the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum (New York), Zuiderzeemuseum (Enkhuizen), Princessehof (Leeuwarden), Textielmuseum (Tilburg), Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (United Arab Emirates), Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (The Netherlands) and private collectors.
Former resident:
Rick Tegelaar
Residency in NYC: May 8 - Jun 5, 2023
Rick Tegelaar’s work is on the frontier of material (re)development and engineering techniques but always with a delicate sense of aesthetics. Iconic design that embraces undervalued materials with a complete new technical approach.
Former resident:
Carole Baijings
Residency in NYC: April 26 - May 26, 2023
Co-Founder of the Amsterdam-based studio Scholten & Baijings until 2019, Carole Baijings is widely regarded as one of the most exciting, innovative and dynamic industrial designers in Europe. A self-confessed perfectionist, her work – which includes ceramics, glassware, textiles, furniture and electronics – is distinguished by a carefully considered use of colour, pattern and graphic elements. Her eye for detail is well-known. This has resulted in numerous partnerships with brands such as Samsung, IKEA, MINI, HAY, Herman Miller, Karimoku New Standard and Maharam among others.
Former resident:
Jasper Udink ten Cate
Residency in NYC: February 15 - March 15, 2023
Jasper is a well known artist and designer from the Netherlands and founder of the multidisciplinary studio Creative Chef. All of his work is connected with food and is shown around the world at exhibitions and museums like the Metropolitan New York and Beijing Design.
With a history as a chef, co founder of a chocolate factory, musician, cooking school and author Jasper now uses these skills to create immersive experiences that have the capacity to benefit collective stories that will help humanity to build a better future.