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The Paper Dome in Leidsche Rijn looks like a UFO just landed in the middle of the field.-
This is where the opening of "Master Humphrey's Clock"- the final project of De Appel's Curatorial Programme 07/08- takes place.
KatjaAliens in Leidsche Rijn
a first hand experience in second hand art
What are 5 ambitious young intellectuals from different parts of the world doing together in a new Vinex neighborhood in the Utrecht area of Holland? Answer: making an art show. After 8 months of discussions, doubts and fights, the baby is there: "Master Humphrey's Clock"- the final project of De Appel's Curatorial programme. But don't mention the art: Kompromat is interested in the cooks, not in the broth.
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Kompromat has arrived to the venue by bus with a group of Russian mafia friends.-
The exhibition location looks quite deserted. Mmm... Artists Irina Birger and Ilya Rabinovich, who grew up in Israel, are probably thinking of their first visit to kibbutz.
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The Russians are greeting each other passionately.
Yulia: Armani sunglasses, silver top from the local 2nd hand shop. Dima Ryba: brands unknown. -
All the young curators seem extremely busy.-
Sarah Farrar is showing the visitors around.
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Jesse Birch is walking around with boxes.-
Is this some sort of a performance?
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Yulia Aksenova is preparing the free drink tickets for distribution.-
Rumour has it, before she decided to waste her life on curating art, Yulia had done the Retail Commerce Academy in Moscow. Anyway, we'd better stay close to her for the rest of the afternoon.
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The aliens are gathering inside their spacecraft.-
Time for the opening speech!
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De Appel director Ann Demeester looks like a pop star when she's on stage.-
I wonder where SHE buys her clothes... Some secret vintage shop in her home town Brugge, I guess.
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However, Ann can also look quite humble and serious.-
Especially when she is inspired by a famous art critic Sven Lutticken. Sven was very upset that his name was written without the "Umlaut" in the exhibition catalogue. Sorry, Sven, I could find the Umlaut on my new MacBook keyboard either. Will do better next time!
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While others are networking, the Russians are eating and drinking.-
No good art on an empty stomach, as artists Gil&Moti have taught us during their "Full Belly" project at Mediamatic.
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Only the secret agent can't sit still. She keeps wondering what was in those boxes.-
Secret electronic devices that help the 5 alien curators communicate with the center? More food? Some presents for the locals?
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Even the secret agent Sokolova has found something for herself.-
Although the local population looks at her choice with a slight disapproval.
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Back to the fields, we notice that some visitors have become one with the environment.-
Artist Kathrin Schlegel looks like a proud farm owner. Would she exchange her spacious studio in Amsterdam Bijlmer for this building?
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For Mediamatic director Willem Velthoven, it's just a nice day out with his family.-
However, his both sons seem to have had enough of conceptual art for today.
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Kompromat has spotted another group of VIPs relaxing in the sun.-
Who the f*ck are you? Why are you taking pictures of us?
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After some explanations, the secret agent finally gets a handshake.-
A cold handshake of a truly famous artist, who doesn't stand up for a girl and always keeps his sunglasses on.
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