ROOF-A

29/05/2026

‘I Will Soften Every Edge’, Kim van Norren’s exhibition of new works opens tomorrow, May 30, at ROOF-A Gallery.

The exhibition will be opened by Richard Boddeus, Councillor for Culture in Kampen and longtime admirer and supporter of her work.
Kim van Norren creates paintings in which language and image are closely intertwined. Her texts, drawn from pop songs, poems, speeches, and personal notes, are chosen intuitively: words that resonate with her, linger in her mind, or gain significance at a particular moment in time.

Through paint on canvas, she explores how these words can be translated into colour, form, and rhythm, and how a personal experience can simultaneously evoke something universal.

We look forward to welcoming you in the presence of the artist.

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Lobke Broos

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Kim van Norren
I contradict myself for fun-2026
Tekst: afgeleid van Walt Whitman
80 x 60 cm
Acrylverf en gouache op linnen

2.
Kim van Norren
I contain multitudes-2026
Tekst: Afgeleid van Walt Whitman
60 x 50 cm
Acrylverf en gouache op linnen

3.
Kim van Norren
How long can one endure-2026
Tekst: Ola Belle Reed
40 x 30 cm
Acrylverf/ gouache op linnen

22/05/2026

The work 'Heading for a Fall' by Kim van Norren, described by Dominic van den Boogerd

Looking at 'We are heading for a fall' (2023), the painting’s vivid colours immediately catch the eye: yellow, lilac, green, starkly contrasting with black. ‘We are heading for a fall’, it reads, a reference to a song by the band Vaya Con Dios. There is a certain menace to this seemingly dispassionate announcement. With a little imagination, one could recognise an ominous stormy sky in the turbulent forms and electrifying colours.

A risky future is always more challenging and perhaps even more appealing than a past of fait accompli. There is no reason to fear the approaching doom, the message seems to be; let us face it with confidence.

Opening Soon | Saturday May 30th | 4:00 PM

We look forward welcoming you in the presence of the artist.

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Lobke Broos

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Kim van Norren
We are heading for a fall- 2023
Tekst: Vaya con Dios
160 x 160 cm
Acrylverf op linnen
Foto credits: Iztok Klancar

20/05/2026

A special moment last Monday at the Rechtbank Amsterdam. Almost a year ago, we stood in the same place where we have today installed Vera Gulikers’ The Mother (The Bobby in Me).

"In this work, the artist’s sculptural alter ego shares an intimate tête-à-tête with her newborn, while her legs fold above their heads like a protective bow. Beneath this cheerful imagery lies a critical reflection on female stereotypes. The elongated legs, for instance, poke fun at an impossible ideal of slimness, while simultaneously expressing the social pressure on women to contort themselves into all kinds of shapes." - De Volkskrant

A new icon for the court, placed in a prominent setting that feels deeply fitting in many ways. A festive day, which we rounded off with champagne and a traditional Dutch treat. We are incredibly proud and grateful for this wonderful commission in a place that is open to the public.

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Lobke Broos

08/05/2026

In painting and sculpture, the convincing depiction of folds is a proof of skill, but it often carries another meaning as well. Folds is a sign of wealth – surplus fabric – and thus of an abundance of time. Or of emotion: in his Pietà, Michelangelo gave Mary – in contrast to the smooth, naked body of her deceased son in her lap – a cloak with endless drapery: a safety net for her grief. The French artist Juliette Minchin creates drapery using wax.”

Joke de Wolf wrote a wonderful piece in De Groene Amsterdammer to mark the first Passages exhibition two years ago. Read more via the link in bio.

Now on view: REBURN, the captivating solo exhibition by Juliette Minchin.

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08/05/2026

Now on view at the Fenix Museum and at ROOF-A Gallery. With an image from the artist’s studio, we get a glimpse into Armando Marino’s working process in New York.

The gallery presents a strong selection of works in dialogue with, among others, Tania Franco Klein, Daan Zuijderwijk, and Gijs Assmann.

The gallery is open from tomorrow through Saturday, from 12:00 to 17:00. Welcome to wander and wonder.

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Lobke Broos

07/05/2026

Now on view: REBURN, the captivating solo exhibition by French artist Juliette Minchin. Following the beautiful opening on Saturday, April 18, we’re excited to share a glimpse of the exhibition through a selection of installation views.

After an intense installation period, during which the gallery temporarily functioned as a studio, the space has now been quietly transformed into a serene, almost sacred environment featuring more than forty works.

From sculptures in burnt wood to delicate draped elements and new explorations in wax and tin, REBURN reflects the ever-deepening development of Juliette’s artistic practice.

We are incredibly grateful for this inspiring collaboration and for everyone who attended — art lovers, collectors, and curious minds alike. These encounters around art are essential; they enrich the way we think and experience life. The exhibition is now open to visit during regular opening hours or by appointment.

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Lobke Broos

Installation Views by Jonathan de Waart

30/04/2026

24/04/2026

REBURN by Juliette Minchin 2026 | Solo opening recap

22/04/2026

Last Saturday, we celebrated the opening of REBURN, the incredible solo exhibition by the French artist Juliette Minchin.

After an intense installation period, the gallery transformed into a serene, almost sacred space—an immersive world shaped by transformation, memory, and renewal. From reborn works in burnt wood to delicate draped elements and new explorations in wax and tin, REBURN reflects the evolving depth of Juliette’s practice.

We’re incredibly grateful for this inspiring collaboration and for everyone who joined us—art lovers, collectors, and curious minds. These encounters around art are essential—they enrich the way we think and experience life.

The exhibition is now open during regular hours or by appointment. We look forward to welcoming you.

Join us under ROOF-A.

Lobke Broos