See Lab's Art Market 2025

After a spectacular first edition, See Lab is excited to host its second Art Market on Sunday, June 1st!
Stroll through stands filled with affordable art by See Lab members and friends—including ceramics, drawings, prints, and notebooks. Enjoy live music performances, homemade bites, and refreshing cold drinks. Plus, Kwekerij de Verwondering will also be open!
Entry is free, we’d love to see you there!

Participating Artist: Jessie Hoefnagel @jessiehoefnagel, Eva Pola @evapolakovic, Made by Johnnie @madebyjohnnie, Olia Kobko @bojolea, Britt van Eijk @britt.van.eijk, Dünya Atay @dunyaatay, Jeroen Funke @jeroenfunke, Marloes Verhofstadt @marloesverhofstadt, Studio Oorlel @studio.oorlel, Hier Vandaan @hier_vandaan, Sissel Marie Tonn @sisselmarietonn, Nina van Dijk @bookbindingnina, Isabelle Backer @isabellebackerphoto, Mark Veliscek @markveliscek, Scènes van de Zee @scenesvandezee, Jellie Klaster @jellieklaster, Cristina Martins @cristina_martins_

Music program:
Besides visiting the the market, you can enjoy two live performances from ‘De Autoriteit’ and ‘Doolaard’ — two unique bands bringing infectious grooves, clever lyrics, and a blend of folk, country, and funk to See Lab. The bands will start around 14:30 h (Timetable coming soon!).

De Autoriteit: De Autoriteit is a Dutch band with influences from Hip Hop, Reggae, Ska, and Funk. They are known for infectious grooves and catchy lyrics. Anyone who’s seen them live already knows: they might just be the most fun hip-hop act in the Netherlands.

Doolaard: A country and folk band from The Hague. Our repertoire is a mix of American traditionals from the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, along with many original songs.

Bookbinding Workshop with Nina van Dijk

Bookbinding Workshops with Nina van Dijk
Create Your Own Handmade Notebooks Using Traditional Techniques

Join us for a mindful and creative journey into the art of bookbinding at See Lab. In these hands-on workshops, you’ll learn to create your own beautiful, hand-bound notebooks using time-honored techniques. Whether you're new to bookbinding or looking to deepen your skills, these workshops are suitable for all levels.

Meditative Bookbinding Workshop
Learn the Japanese stab-binding, pamphlet stitch, and long-stitch techniques in one immersive session. Under the guidance of visual artist Nina van Dijk, you’ll craft three handmade books and enjoy a relaxing and nourishing experience. All materials are provided, and a healthy vegetarian lunch is included.

Location: See Lab, Duinstraat 55, The Hague
Participation Fee: €95 (Includes all materials and vegetarian lunch)
Check the website for more information and upcoming workshops: https://www.ninavandijk.nl/workshops

Coptic-Stitch Binding Workshop
Explore the coptic-stitch technique to create a stunning notebook that lays completely flat—ideal for writing, sketching, or journaling. You’ll be guided step by step by Nina van Dijk and leave with a unique book and the skills to continue crafting on your own. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

Location: See Lab, Duinstraat 55, The Hague
Participation Fee: €65 (Includes all materials, coffee/tea, and snacks)
Check the website for more information and upcoming workshops: https://www.ninavandijk.nl/workshops

Jewellery Making Workshop with Anca Barjovanu

Jewellery Making Workshop with Anca Barjovanu
Create Your Own Stunning Sterling Silver Ring

Join us for an exciting jewellery-making workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to design and create your own sterling silver ring, featuring vibrant gemstones. Use your creativity to combine bold colors like green and pink or blue and orange in a beautifully textured silver band.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the art of silver clay, a flexible and fun material that transforms into solid sterling silver through the process of firing. Step by step, visual artist and jeweller Anca Barjovanu will guide you in sculpting, building, and polishing your piece using specialised tools and materials.

About Anca Barjovanu
Anca Barjovanu is a visual artist and jeweller with a background in fine arts and jewellery design. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and a Master’s degree in Jewellery Design and Goldsmithing from the Royal Academy in Antwerp. Anca has also worked and trained as a goldsmith at Tiffany & Co.

Workshop Dates:

• Thursday, 1st May & 8th May

• Saturday, 10th May & 17th May
  (Additional dates will be announced in the upcoming newsletter)

Location:
See Lab, Duinstraat 55, The Hague

Time:
13:00 - 18:00

Participation Fee:
€120 (Includes 7 grams of silver and colorful cubic zirconia of your choice)

RSVP:
As space is limited, please reserve your spot by emailing Anca at ancabarjovanu.studio@gmail.com.
For any further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via email.

We look forward to seeing you there and creating together in the cozy and inspiring environment of See Lab!

Orde.Kosmos

Pre-launch of the publication:
Title: Orde.Kosmos
Artist: Aliki van der Kruijs
Date: 12.12.2024
Opening hours: 16:00 - 21:00 H

About:
On December 12th, we celebrated the pre-launch of Orde.Kosmos, a publication by artist Aliki van der Kruijs, set to be released in Spring 2025. During this event, unbound segments of the book were presented, offering a unique opportunity to explore the visual research that shapes the project. Orde.Kosmos compiles 12 years of Aliki’s archived inspirations, notes, experiments, and relational material, forming the foundation for much of her diverse body of work. The 672-page book, designed at Espace Ness and edited with Aliki, marks a significant milestone in her artistic journey, capturing the essence of her studio's evolution. Featuring 654 color illustrations, it serves as a reflection on her creative practice and the years since founding her studio.

sponsored by:
Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie & Jaap Harten Fonds

Cello From West to East

Title:Cello From West to East

Performance: Cellist: @rsn601 Walking: @chunyao_l Dancer: @jaen_rose_ Composer/Light: @katherine__teng Composer: @ling.hsuan Poster design: @loyuen.ming Funds support: @afk020 BNG Admin support: @chamberxchamber
Date: 11.30.2024
Opening hours: 15:00 - 17:00 H
Doors open: 14.30 H

About:
Are you someone from the East living now in the West? Are you someone from the West intrigued about Eastern cultures? Regardless of your background, we aspire to give you a memorable, multi-sensory experience that is a breath of fresh air in your busy life - literally and figuratively! We (a group of Taiwanese artists living in the Netherlands), like many diasporas, are continually exploring questions like “who am I becoming”, “what am I here to do”, and “where or to what do I belong”. But these questions are not unique to diasporas. Everyone at some point(s) in his/her/their life is bound to grapple with such identity questions, especially in today’s globalized world. This program is our contribution to expressing the value of heritage, connection and growth within and between peoples, between the West and the East. The program includes two parts: We begin with a guided walk outside on the beautiful grounds of Zeelab in den Haag with art installations that invite you to become curious, contemplate and make space for inspiration. After the walk, we head into the studio for a performance with cello, dance and lighting that blends western classics with eastern roots and reflects our own progress in forming our identities. It is our hope that the experience will give you abundant energy and inspiration to explore questions relevant to you and find what fulfills you.

sponsored by:
- AFK (Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst)
- BNG Cultuurfonds
- Taipei Representative Office in the Netherlands