| sarahvrieling.nl | Sarah Vrieling | Sarah Vrieling was nominated for 'The Dutch Portrait Prize 2021' and her artwork 'Làila' was displayed in Slot Zeist from June to September 2021. She appeared in the television program 'Stars on Canvas' where she, along with Frank Boeijen, portrayed a portrait. Sarah was selected for 'The Weekend of the Portrait 2020' and her work 'Helen' was exhibited in Loods 6 in Amsterdam. | Film → Documentaries 813 | television program 65 prize 621 portrait 3685 exhibition 5332 | Amsterdam → East 1423 |
| lronhubbard.nl | Author Services, Inc. | The website introduces L. Ron Hubbard as the founder of both Dianetics and Scientology, offering access to videos, books, and quotes. Various sections detail Hubbard's life, including a chronology of key events and biographical information, as well as articles and essays on philosophies and problems. The website presents a series of heritage locations connected to Hubbard's life and work, spread across multiple countries, such as Saint Hill Manor in England and Alexandra Park in Zimbabwe. | Spirituality → New Movements 16 | video 6714 book 11396 | |
| fridakahlo.nl | Karin Haanappel | The website is part of the Institute for Women’s Art History and offers information about Frida Kahlo, her relationships, clothing, and political views, accompanied by photos, artworks, and videos. The website investigates the myths surrounding Frida Kahlo after years of research by Karin Haanappel and presents her strength in painting after suffering a serious accident. The goal is to encourage visitors to look at Frida Kahlo’s world and reality with an open mind and enjoy the art. | Painting → Modern Art 99 | art historian 21 artworks 460 newsletter 6504 video 6714 photo 7778 | |
| dikvandermeulen.nl | Dik van der Meulen | Dik van der Meulen was born in 1963 and works as a writer and biographer. He writes about diverse subjects, including Maya's, nature, and wolves. Van der Meulen has already published four biographies, including 'Bernhard's War,' and has recently been awarded several literary prizes for his work. | Literature → Dutch Literature 292 | writer 525 prize 621 book 11396 | |
| prosopo.nl | Prosopo | Dr. Kees Kuiken has written history for a wide range of clients over the past few years, from medieval and modern biographies to refreshing, innovative, and always readable regional histories. His most recent book is about the history of the two Leeuwarden gymnasia, dating back to 1375. Dr. Kuiken’s writing practice is closed as of July 1, 2024, but his previous works are available via the website. | Literature → Non-Fiction 519 | biography 697 publication 2018 history 7286 | |
| leander-schlegel.nl | Leander Schlegel | The website provides a public inventory of the research conducted by the author over the years into the life and work of Leander Schlegel. The primary source of information is the Schlegel archive at the Dutch Music Institute in The Hague, to which the author had access to a significant portion of the archive material prior to the institute’s establishment. The site presents original documents from the author’s personal collection, supplemented with information from other archives, music historical studies, and biographical sources. | Museums & Collections → Music History 82 | composer 412 musical 510 biography 697 document 1678 archive 2067 research 8967 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| guiranddescevola.nl | None | The website contains sections about Guirand de Scévola's life, beginning with his youth and artistic development and ending with his later years and work. There is attention paid to his diverse artworks, including mural paintings, ceiling paintings, and portraits, with details about specific projects and their context. The website also explores legal disputes surrounding artworks, political events, and the relationships of Guirand de Scévola with significant figures in the art world, such as critics, family members, and other artists. | | portrait 3685 exhibition 5332 family 6462 paint 8747 | |
| wardruyslinck.nl | Prominent Publishing | Ward Ruyslinck, the pseudonym of Raymond Charles Marie De Belser, was born in Berchem in 1929 and died in Meise in 2014. His work encompasses novels, short stories, poems, theater, and non-fiction. The website offers a detailed bibliography, including primary, secondary, and translations of his work, organized by genre and subject. In addition to the bibliography, the site includes a person's register, notes, errata, background information, and information about the structure of his oeuvre, including a family tree and an overview of his translations. | Literature → Dutch Literature 292 | bibliography 42 biography 697 translation 1523 work 3122 | |
| bergindepolder.nl | berg in de polder | In 2015, Sandra Haverman began researching the history of Bertho Knibbe Ruloffs, who was born a century before her in Dutch East Indies. Two years later, she decided to give up her copywriting work and dedicate herself full-time to writing the book about Knibbe Ruloffs, combining elements of non-fiction and fiction. The website describes the setting of the book, the interaction between the hilltop village and the Dutch countryside, and provides contact information for the author and the logo designer. | Literature → Non-Fiction 519 | writer 525 image 2605 history 7286 story 8285 book 11396 | The Hague → Haagse Hout 347 |
| cobybos.nl | Coby Bos Beeldend Kunstenaar | The website provides an overview of the current exhibitions of Coby Bos. Additionally, there is a bibliography listing publications associated with the artist. The website includes links for more information about the artist. | Directories → Web Portals 240 | bibliography 42 exhibition 5332 artist 5745 | |
| nataliagoncharova.nl | Karin Haanappel | Karin Haanappel wrote the book ‘Herstory of Art’ about Natalia Goncharova, a significant Russian moderniste of the 20th century. In 2019, Tate Modern organized a major exhibition about Natalia Goncharova, which was subsequently held in Florence and Helsinki. The website also mentions that Natalia Goncharova, after a productive period, spent her last years in Paris and was forgotten during the Cold War, but her work could have played an important role in the art world. | Painting → Modern Art 99 | art historian 21 exhibition 5332 newsletter 6504 book 11396 | |
| matthiasnoordhuis.nl | Opsterland Municipality | Matthias Noordhuis, born in Dokkum and now residing in Gorredijk, began his career as an artist in 2012, after taking a painting course with Jan Kooistra in Dokkum. In 2013, he won the portrait competition of the Opsterland municipality with a painting of King Willem-Alexander, which encouraged him to further develop his skills in portrait painting. A portrait competition was organized to create a portrait of the future King Willem-Alexander for the council chamber of the Beetsterzwaag municipality, where Noordhuis won first prize. | Personal → Biography 1003 | jury 322 portrait 3685 competition 4759 artist 5745 municipality 6837 paint 8747 | Opsterland → Beetsterzwaag 166 |
| janlucasvanderbaan.nl | Boekhandel Edzes and Royal Van Gorcum | The text describes Jan van der Baan as a quiet and honest teacher, who was initially not considered an artist, but later recognized for his artistic essence and high-quality work. It highlights his role as a ‘Ploeger’ – an under-represented figure in the art world – and his preference for gifting his work as a friendly gesture. The website references a book about his life and work, published in 2002, which details his oeuvre, comprising paintings, drawings, and etchings. | Time Periods → 20th Century 226 | drawings 1329 artwork 2248 teacher 2890 paintings 3907 book 11396 | |