| sonicrider.nl | SONICrider | The website features a ‘Welcome’ post providing an introduction and highlighting key areas of interest. It presents several single releases, including ‘Grey Clay Sculptures’, ‘Unveiled Thoughts’, ‘We Hear What We Think’, and ‘No Strings Attached’, all under the ‘Independent’ label. The site also details connections to Grey Clay Radio, a unique radio program, and mentions collaborations with various groups and studios such as The Jazzular Elements Recordings and Ableton User Group. | Popular → Electronic Music 505 | tracks 128 drone 936 radio 1200 studio 5465 music 13170 | |
| soundtrackcity.nl | Soundtrackcity | Soundtrackcity investigates city sounds through interdisciplinary teams including sound artists, policymakers, and architects, developing new approaches to urban planning. The organization provides audio walks and other events in various cities, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Brussels, and also organizes workshops and lectures on sound and urban planning. Through the Urban Sound Lab, Soundtrackcity encourages citizens to explore the unique sounds of their own neighborhood and share their experiences, enriching their perception of the environment. | Architecture → Urban Planning 1465 | urban planning 273 sound 1649 city 1875 event 45199 | North-Holland → Hoorn 3090 |
| urbansoundlab.nl | Urban Sound Lab | The project collects sounds that residents of Amsterdam Zuid find meaningful and makes these sounds publicly available through an interactive map. The website offers a growing sound archive of Zuid, exploring the changes in the city's soundscape during the corona crisis. Visitors can participate in activities such as listening walks and recording sessions to get involved with the urban sounds themselves. | Architecture → Urban Planning 1465 | map 801 sound 1649 resident 3245 | Amsterdam → South 1488 |
| blutistzeit.nl | Dead Mind Records | Red Brut’s album ‘On Bare Ground’ documents her experiences and reflects on her time in Rotterdam, blending soundscapes, lo-fi elements, and ethereal melodies. The album is described as a ‘sculptural work’ that combines experimental music influences, including dark bedroom pop and rhythmic noise, to create a hypnotic and dreamlike atmosphere. Red Brut, whose real name is Marijn Verbiesen, is a Dutch artist known for her sensitivity to everyday sounds and her exploration of avant-garde expression through cassette releases and full-length albums. | Recordings & Media → Albums 127 | soundscape 31 melody 61 album 1495 artist 5745 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| hansvankoolwijk.nl | Hans van Koolwijk | Hans van Koolwijk creates sound art, perceiving sound as a material similar to stone or clay and visualizing it as an image. He collaborates with various artists and groups, including composers, musicians, choirs, dancers, and visual artists, resulting in versatile and diverse work. Van Koolwijk’s works have been utilized by visual artists, designers, architects, and filmmakers. | Composition & Theory → Composition 402 | sculptor 146 composer 412 work 3122 artist 5745 | |
| ingeborgentrop.nl | INGEBORG ENTROP | The first project, 'Verdwalen,' investigates the relationship between listening and walking through a series of sound mapping sessions in Bellingwolde, culminating in a published report. Another event is 'Nevengeul' at the IJsselbiennale 2025 in Deventer, featuring an audio walk along the river IJssel that incorporates underwater sound recordings and tango-inspired steps. The website also details a planned book/CD launch of an essay exploring walking as a form of listening, alongside a related sound piece, tentatively titled 'Walking to Toonoja,' scheduled for 2025, and a multidisciplinary project 'Transtonations III' involving international artists. | Galleries & Exhibitions → Exhibitions 1083 | essay 155 listen 277 sound 1649 walk 2161 exhibition 5332 | Westerwolde → Bellingwolde 97 |
| peterveen.nl | Peter Veen | Peter Veen is a writer and artist who frequently creates soundwalks, a combination of text, sound, and music. His work is based on careful observation and attentive listening in natural areas, rural landscapes, and urban environments. He processes his experiences into text, sound, and image, and investigates the influence of the landscape on human behavior and perception. | Nature & Landscape → Landscape Photography 530 | sound 1649 text 2467 landscape 2609 story 8285 installation 13742 | Noordenveld → Nietap 55 |
| margrietkicks-ass.nl | Margriet Kicks-Ass | Margriet Kicks-Ass is an artist who combines art and technology in a Dadaistic manner, often challenging conventional notions of efficiency and functionality. Her artistic process is driven by an investigative approach, initially exploring the physical properties of sound and vibration, particularly in relation to natural phenomena. Notable works include the SPLASHBOX, recognized with an entry to the Guthman Instrument Design Competition, and various projects utilizing sound and technology, supported by grants like those from Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie. | Performing Arts → Performance Art 198 | sound 1649 art 3856 technology 6816 performance 7586 | North-Brabant → 's-Hertogenbosch 8868 |
| arcticmirage.nl | Arctic Mirage | The organization’s core research involves soundscape ecology, investigating the interplay between natural (geophony & biophony) and human-generated (anthrophony) sounds within ecosystems, with a focus on the Arctic region. They utilize sound art and film to bridge the gap between scientific research and artistic expression, aiming to heighten people's awareness of their surroundings and the impact of human sound on the environment. Tristan Visser, a musician and filmmaker, is central to the project, exploring themes of human-sea relationships and the nature of sound through audiovisual productions and experimental sound installations, having previously explored communicating with whales in Greenland. | Sustainability → Ecology & Environment 597 | soundscape 31 whale 33 sound 1649 film 3007 art 3856 music 13170 | Friesland → Leeuwarden 6068 |
| feddetenberge.nl | Fedde ten Berge | Fedde ten Berge (born 1983) is a sound artist who produces work in various fields and contexts. The website presents a selection of ten Berge’s previous works, including sound boards, triangles, and other audio-based installations such as ‘Klankborden’ (2021), ‘Nonagon Bar’ (2020), and ‘Water Line’ (2015). The site offers navigation through various sections, including music, portfolio, and video content, alongside contact information. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 | work 3122 video 6714 portfolio 6854 music 13170 | North-Holland → Heiloo 967 |
| rijnhavengeluidsbeleving.nl | Rijnhaven Geluidsbeleving | The website describes the spatial experience of the Rijnhaven, which is similar to a large room in the city. The website presents various sounds that can be heard in the Rijnhaven, such as wind, hail, terraces, concrete mills, construction cranes, and metros. The website introduces an auditory imagination of the future Rijnhavenpark, with a 5 minute and 30 second sound fragment. | Audio → Sound Technology 168 | soundscape 31 sound 1649 industry 1780 terrace 4847 | Rotterdam → Feijenoord 477 |
| annaorlikowska.nl | Anna Orlikowska | Anna Orlikowska’s artistic practice centers around the concept of ‘space activation,’ focusing on detailed observations of architectural spaces and their associated sounds – including acoustics, heating system humming, and ventilation noises. Through her voice works, Orlikowska responds to these spaces, prompting reflection on the nature of urban spaces and their often-overlooked poetic presence. Anna Orlikowska, an artist based in Warsaw but also residing in Amsterdam, has exhibited internationally and received prestigious fellowships and residencies, including those at Framer Framed, Ujazdowski Castle, and various locations across North America and Europe. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 | residency 100 voice 1090 architecture 3223 space 3846 exhibition 5332 artist 5745 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| dutchtrashures.nl | Dutch Trashures | The website describes the practice of ‘treasure hunting’ amongst the trash, where the user refers to themselves as a ‘street archaeologist’ and cleans and presents objects. It showcases photos and articles of past finds, such as street vendors and frozen streets from Amsterdam. The website contains blog posts about personal experiences, such as finding a painting with a chained black man and comparing it to the reality of trash hunting in Colombia. | | treasures 22 photo 7778 story 8285 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| mullerkunst.nl | Hans Muller | Hans Muller is a visual artist and composer (born in 1956). The website contains information about various projects, such as the Patatbakjes Preservation Project, the Cool Clay Collective, and the Organ House residency. Several artworks are described, including 3D models, a mini accordion that produces sounds based on measurements, and compositions. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 | residency 100 3d 131 composition 639 ceramics 1271 sound 1649 artist 5745 | North-Brabant → Oisterwijk 1422 |
| hiiit.nl | HIIIT | The ‘Battles & Silences’ project transforms war debris from World War I and II into new instruments and music, starting with a bell cast from Ukrainian bullet casings. The performance of ‘Battles & Silences’ combines electronic music with percussion and a text by writer Lisa Weeda reflecting on the origin of the bell. The band ‘Bad Nature’ explores the fundamental connection between humans and nature, with an event planned for September 3, 2025. | Performing Arts → Performance Art 198 | bell 46 instrument 1295 sound 1649 text 2467 music 13170 | |
| volleband.nl | Volle Band | The collective transforms public spaces, such as squares and bridges, into temporary stages, aiming to alter the ‘numina’ – the spirit of a place – by combining space and sound. By observing their surroundings on bicycles, the team identifies overlooked areas as potentially interesting and engaging, fostering a new perspective on the direct environment. Volle Band’s performances and expeditions are described as a form of ‘inverted tourism,’ encouraging a novel appreciation of one’s immediate surroundings through active engagement and artistic expression. | Multimedia & Design → Multimedia 127 | sound 1649 bicycle 2838 environment 4873 performance 7586 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| interludeproject.nl | Interlude | The collective, based in Amsterdam and occasionally in Paris & Marseille, curates and organizes various event formats, including participatory music sessions, performances, and screenings. Interlude also functions as a sound system and public program, supporting other projects through communication materials, printed objects, and collaborative playlists. Furthermore, they publish a quarterly magazine, 4/4, featuring contributions from artists, writers, and designers, offering a curated dialogue around a central theme. | Blogs & Publications → Press Releases 731 | playlist 231 session 1791 magazine 2182 music 13170 event 45199 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| welovetrash.nl | We Love Trash | The collective began in 2011 as an impulse and experiment, and has since grown into a recurring event that fascinates the audience. Their work is inspired by philosophical movements such as ‘Homo Ludens,’ ‘DaDaisme,’ and ‘Absurdisme,’ as well as musical genres like ‘Musique Concrete’ and electronic music. The collective uses instruments made from discarded materials, exploring the consumer economy and welfare state from an artistic perspective. | | experiment 229 collective 256 instrument 1295 | North-Brabant → Eindhoven 11845 |
| soonmusic.nl | SOON | Liú Mottes and Jochem van Tol form the duo SOON, focusing on creating music that alternates between hypnotic sounds and intense pulses. Their music is inspired by artists such as Dick Raaijmakers, Sonic Youth, and Blade Runner, creating a cinematic atmosphere. The website contains reviews from music blogs and newspaper articles praising SOON's music as intense, captivating, and unpredictable. | Popular → Electronic Music 505 | soundscape 31 duo 328 music 13170 | |
| leonstoffelen.nl | Leon Stoffelen | The website features several of Stoffelen’s oil paintings, including works like 'From Outside,' 'A field,' 'Exhibition view,' 'I can't believe (you’re real),' 'Seascape,' 'Come Together,' and 'untitled.' A significant portion of the website is dedicated to 'Loving Picture,' a video exploring themes of veiled queer sexuality, chat-room aesthetics, and the impact of virtual encounters on real-life desires. The video utilizes found footage of empty chat rooms, silhouettes of landscapes, and a soundscape of chat room sounds to depict a virtual experience that differs from genuine intimacy and sexuality. | Visual Arts → Video Art 49 | soundscape 31 landscape 2609 video 6714 paint 8747 installation 13742 | Rotterdam → Charlois 328 |
| geluidsprojecten.nl | Hannes Wallrafen | In 2004, Wallrafen created a soundscape on Curaçao, based on the sound of bubbling springs along the coast, where the sea inhales and exhales. In 2005, he developed a soundscape for the NDSM shipyard in Amsterdam, based on the location’s maritime history and recordings of workers and clanging sounds. In 2007, he produced the soundscape ‘De stad bij nacht/ de IJoeververbinding’ (The city at night/the IJ-connection) for an exhibition at the Amsterdam Historical Museum, capturing the nocturnal route across the IJ river. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 | soundscape 31 shipyard 130 record 1098 sound 1649 exhibition 5332 | Amsterdam → North 657 |
| leidihaaijer.nl | Leidi Haaijer Projects & Concepts | Leidi Haaijer explores the interconnectedness of art and life, viewing the world as a continuously evolving process shaped by patterns and structures. The website details various projects, including multimedia installations, paintings inspired by nature, sound technology utilizing Hemi-Sync®, and architectural developments like a self-built dwelling focused on ecological sustainability. Leidi Haaijer’s work also involves community engagement through events like the 'Uitlokdag' in s-Hertogenbosch, fostering dialogue about public space development among young people. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 | sound 1649 architecture 3223 art 3856 installation 13742 design 27202 | North-Brabant → 's-Hertogenbosch 8868 |
| igorbinsbergen.nl | Igor Binsbergen | The website displays a collection of artwork by Igor Binsbergen, including sound, music assemblage, and photography. Various projects and works are listed, such as 'CO-VIDA-20 2020', 'Wide Air 2007', 'El Grand Tour', and numerous trilometrix works. The website also provides product information, including dimensions and prices of various sculptures. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 | assemblage 29 sculpture 1440 artwork 2248 photography 9503 | |
| audiodh.nl | audio-DH | The website details a large-scale collaborative project named audio-DH, featuring the contributions of 250 artists residing in The Hague. It provides access to various sections including ‘Tracks,’ ‘About,’ ‘Context,’ ‘Physical edition,’ ‘News,’ and ‘Credits,’ detailing the artists involved and their work. The site offers information about specific artists, such as A. Ingamells & M. Verlaak, A. Lierman & M. Honda, and Aaron & Nora, highlighting their participation within the audio-DH project. | Popular → Electronic Music 505 | tracks 128 sound 1649 artist 5745 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| madelieflammers.nl | Madelief Lammers | Madelief Lammers reflects on her observations of the world and herself, and investigates the relationships between them. She creates new artistic forms designed to generate a tangible and accessible experience. Her work encompasses various media, including sound, word, ceramics, and space, and is focused on openness, sensitivity, and attention. | | ceramics 1271 sound 1649 artwork 2248 question 2261 space 3846 artist 5745 | |
| temmybakker.nl | Temmy Bakker | After five years of sculpting, Temmy Bakker has been able to utilize second chance education. She studied from 2003 to 2008 at the Nieuwe Akademie Utrecht. Her work evolves from working with stone and bronze to transforming found materials from the street. She often incorporates socially controversial and personal themes into her installations, hoping they evoke a unique meaning for each individual viewer. | Public & Street Art → Public Art 94 | sculptor 146 theme 4015 installation 13742 | |
| jennifersmith.nl | CloverMill | Jennifer Smith is an Irish visual artist currently based in The Netherlands, specializing in abstract expressionist nude figurative paintings. She founded CloverMill, an artist residency offering accommodation, studio, gallery, and exhibition space within an old water windmill in The Netherlands, focusing on supporting emerging and mid-career female artists and curators. Recent exhibitions include a group show at the Mythic Manifest Group Exhibition in London, and solo exhibitions in Dordrecht and a group exhibition in Athlone, Ireland. | Artists & Studios → Artist Residencies 11 | curator 81 residency 100 exhibition 5332 artist 5745 paint 8747 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| klankstichting.nl | Stichting Klank | In June 2023, the foundation decided to discontinue its activities, although the blog remains active, potentially within a broader interpretation of ‘music’ as proposed by John Cage. The website describes various sound walks, such as the sound walk during the Noise Awareness Day in Utrecht, with the participation of Uli Kürner and the use of a sound level meter. The blog addresses topics such as audio recordings, noise pollution, and awareness of the quality of ambient sound. | Environment → Noise Pollution 58 | noise 108 sound 1649 walk 2161 music 13170 | |
| michielhuijsman.nl | Michiel Huijsman | Michiel Huijsman is known for initiating and leading numerous long-term collaborative art projects, particularly in Amsterdam’s public spaces. He has been involved in significant outdoor light art projects, including Wally Public Artificial Light (1996-2002), and currently maintains the ongoing project Gloei!. Alongside Renate Zentschnig, he founded Soundtrackcity, a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring collaborative artistic practices related to sound and urban environments, conducting research and developing new forms of media art and soundwalks. | Visual Arts → Light Art 42 | art project 65 curator 81 artist 5745 research 8967 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| annekranenborg.nl | ANNE KRANENBORG | ANNE KRANENBORG’s artistic practice centers on a dialogue between art and design, investigating circumstantial relations and the sculptural potential of raw materials. The website presents a collection of works including titles like 'Cavern,' 'State of Transition,' 'SPATIAL Vfjoe no. 1 | no. 2,' and 'Candy City,' reflecting a diverse range of mediums and concepts. Kranenborg’s work is characterized by a temporary residency spanning Portugal, Italy, and Austria, and incorporates photography and archival elements. | | residency 100 sculpture 1440 work 3122 photography 9503 design 27202 | |
| carinsimons.nl | Carin Simons | Carin Simons is a passionate artist specializing in developing art projects designed to bring people together and inspire them. Her work includes interactive workshops, courses, and art installations, often in collaboration with many people, and experiments with traditional techniques in a unique way. Carin Simons has received several awards, including the Meierijstad Culture and Arts Prize 2024 and the Golden K in 2019, for her accessible and impactful projects. | Visual Arts → Installation Art 576 Painting → Digital Art 820 | art project 65 artwork 2248 installation 13742 collaboration 16036 workshop 19325 | |
| cymatic.nl | Cymatic | Danny Becher has spent years researching the visualization of sound, starting with documenting the vibrational properties of strings and creating visible intervals. By resonating water with sound, visible vibration patterns emerge, often symmetrical mandalas, or asymmetrical figures, depending on the frequency and dynamics of the sound. The CYMATIC photos are the result of a custom-built installation where light reflection is used to capture the vibration patterns of the water. | Culture → Science 5261 | vibration 101 photo 7778 | |
| groenegetuigen.nl | Groene Getuigen | The website describes the concept of Groene Getuigen, which utilizes audio experiences to tell stories about Heerlen. Via QR codes on pavement tiles, visitors can stream audio experiences using a smartphone or tablet. The website provides examples of audio experiences, such as those located at the Betaplein, Bongerd, and Wilhelminaplein, which depict the history of these locations and surrounding areas. | Local History → Place History 41 | walking tour 92 qr code 189 audio 934 story 8285 | Rotterdam → Feijenoord 477 |
| nagedi.nl | Nagedi | The website offers a collection of old and historical photos of Overschie, frequently presented in an experimental 3D format. The website references a bus route (Tram Rotterdam) and a radio program (Dekselse Dozen radio) related to the location. The project appears to focus on reviving the history of Overschie through visual representations and nostalgic references. | Painting → Digital Art 820 | 3d 131 photo 7778 | Rotterdam → Overschie 242 |