Treasures for the Future 2014. Press Release

Heeswijk, October 15, 2014

PRESS RELEASE

INTERNATIONAL ART & CHARITY EVENT. EDITION 2014

Treasures for the Future Contemporary Art. Painting, Drawings, Sculpture, Photography EXHIBITION AUCTION ROUND TABLE ENTERTAINMENT

6-7 DECEMBER 2014 Charity auction: 7 December 2014 Presided by Rob van der Hoeff

KASTEEL HEESWIJK Kasteel 4

5473 ZH Heeswijk-Dinther The Netherlands

Organized by STUDIO EKATERINA +31 (0)6 10 32 39 15

www.ekaterinakruchkova.com

www.treasuresforthefuture.com

TREASURES FOR THE FUTURE. EDITION 2014

SUMMARY 1. About us. 'BogotaZonderHonger' foundation………………………………………….

2. Program…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Exposition and Auction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Documentary and book presentation…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. Round Table discussion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Musical performances and poetry reading……………………………………………………………………………….………………. Traditional crafts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Artists……………………………………………………………………………………………….…… Amiran DJANASHVILI………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Armen K KAY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. Arsen MELITONYAN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……… Dick AERTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….. Ekaterina BORISOVA………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… Ekaterina KRUCHKOVA…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. Eva Patricia MURAKEÖZY………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Evandro ANGERAMI………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Gelas KESSIDIS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Helen KHOLIN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Ineke VAN BERKOM………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jolanda WIJNAND……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jorge JURADO…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… José HEERKENS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Lena SANGIN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. Ma SHA…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Mark ALEXANDER……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….. Marta COMBARIZA………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………… Nelli LASSEN……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Patrick RAPAI……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Philani LUTHULI………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Pol DURRUFF…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Rob NIJHUIS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Sharon KUISIS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Sharon REYES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Valentina PISCOPO……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Violetta MALATERRE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Wakaba MUTHEKI……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. 't Palet. Schoolchildren……………………………………………………………………………

5. Sponsors………………………………………………………………………………………..………. Kasteel Heeswijk and Horeca……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Municipality of Bernheze………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Korst van der Hoeff………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………… Hedi……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… Studio Ekaterina………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… De Bie+De Bie……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. De Leygraaf………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………… Hotel Uden Veghel, Jurjens Production, Buro Tweevoud, Drukkerij Wihabo………………………………………………

6. Plan your visit………………………………………………………………………………………….

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1. ABOUT US 'Treasures for the future' is a two-day international art and charity event with a

dual goal. On one hand it provides a podium to international artists, both established

and emerging, from a variety of countries, thereby extending their international

networks. On the other hand it provides support to the ‘BogotaZonderHonger’

foundation which helps support children in Bogota, Colombia. Following the on-site

exhibition of artworks, selected pieces will be auctioned and a portion of the

proceeds donated to the Foundation. The event is supported by the Municipality of

Bernheze, and Castle Heeswijk Horeca, located in historical Castle Heeswijk and

created and organized by Studio Ekaterina.

BogotaZonderHonger foundation

In Colombia, many people live at or below the poverty line. Also in the capital Bogota

it is difficult for many families to get around. Therefore, in several areas so-called soup

kitchens exist which supply children, elderly and sick with a hot meal. One of these kitchens

is situated in Egypto Verde, a neighbourhood in Bogota. This soup kitchen is located in a

home run by Mrs. Betilda.

Hedi Furniture bv is located in Heeswijk-Dinther (Netherlands) under the inspiring

leadership of Evert and Jeanette Heerkens. Hedi furniture imports furniture among others

from Colombia. Regularly they are faced with the sad circumstances in the country in which

they work.

Through an intermediary, Evert and Jeanette were informed of the problems of Mrs.

Betilda. Following a visit to the home they decided to completely renovate the kitchen. A roof

has been installed and the floors have been refurbished. Also new furniture has been

purchased.

The children gather in the morning on an empty stomach, at a school from where they

go to the home. After school, the children can attend music, football or tennis training so that

they are not forced back on to the streets. Currently the home has been extended and is now

intended for all children from the neighbourhood of Egypto Verde living in poverty. The

number of children supported by the home is now approximately 280.

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In 2007 Hedi Furniture had already existed for 25 years. An anniversary party was

given from which the contribution was donated to the home in Egypto Verde. Supplemented

with private donations, Evert and Jeanette decided to sponsor the home for another year.

After this year to ensure the continuity of the home they have decided to set up a foundation;

BogotaZonderHonger. The goal of the foundation is to maintain the home, so that the

children are provided every day with a full meal and to ensure that their free time is filled out

properly with sports or music.

The foundation is constantly seeking to raise money to continue their work.

www.bogotazonderhonger.nl

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2. PROGRAM Saturday, 6 December : 12h00 Opening (filmpresentation)

12h30 - 18h00 Arts / crafts exhibition, entertainment

16h00 - 18h00 Musical & Poetical intermezzo

Sunday, 7 December : 12h00 - 16h00 Arts / crafts exhibition, entertainment

13h00 – 14h00 Opening speech Peter van Boekel

14h00 - 15h00 Round table discussion

15h00 - 16h30 Cocktail party in the castle's vaults

16h30 - 18h00 Charity auction in the 'Ridderzaal'

18h00 Closure

Exposition and Auction The two-day event has a dual goal of providing a podium to international artists, both

established and emerging, to present their artworks and providing support to the foundation and

therefore the children in Bogota through the organization of an auction. Artist's participation in the

event will be free of charge. Instead, the artists are requested to donate a part of the auction proceeds

of their works to the foundation. The auction wil be conducted by Master Rob van der Hoeff (Auction

House Korst van der Hoeff).

In addition, school children of 't Palet will participate by creating their own artworks that will

also be auctioned.

Thus, the title of the event "Treasures for the Future" refers both to the children of Bogota and

the artworks.

Documentary and book presentation

Lola Zvonareva – presentation of a children's book 'Andersen and Russian artists during 150

years'.

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Round Table discussion As an important part of the event, we invite you to participate in a Round Table discussion on

"Art as Social Practice". This is a phrase often used to characterise a socially conscious form of

creative expression that seeks to engage the artist and work of art in its humanitarian struggle. Art

can, and should be more than, as Seneca said, an "imitation of nature", or art for art's sake. Over the

years, art has been driven by religion, commissions, decorative purposes, protests, propaganda, and

far more. We suggest that contemporary artists devote a portion of their time to affect a better future

for themselves and others - to use art as activism, as social practice. Artists' boundless creativity can

be used to socially inspire the future. Artists can and should create some works of art as social

practice to attempt to persuade viewers and influence emotions, attitudes, opinions, and actions to

change the world for the better. This, in our opinion, is the present and future role of art, craft, and

photography.

The Round Table will include discussions on the connection of art, photography, and craft with

various social issues that can change the world of art and that can socially, politically, and

philosophically represent the direction of society; as well as discussions on art as a physical object

that occupies space versus one that takes on an active role of its own.

Participants:

Peter van Boekel. Alderman Art & Culture Municipality Bernheze, Netherlands.

Ruurd Hallema. Ambassador of Amsterdam Art City, Netherlands.

Kari Rady. Art Historian, USA.

Prof. Arsen Melitonyan. Poet, professor of cultural anthropology, Russia.

Prof. Lola Zvonareva. Professor, art critic, Russia.

Ekaterina Kruchkova. Creator and event manager, Netherlands.

And others competent persons…

Musical performances and poetry readings

Frank Jenniskens. Violin.

Maria-Astrid Zeinstra. Modern piano composition.

Ad van Schijndel. Singing poems.

Grigory Singers. Poem and guitar.

Dance group Borroco.

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Traditional crafts

Both local and foreign traditional crafts will be presented for sale during the event.

HEDI. DESIGN OBJECTS NATURE'S VALLEY

www.hedimeubelen.nl www.naturesvalley.nl

NUSHABA MIRZAZADE PROJECTS

'THE SEVEN BEAUTIES' 'WORLD TAPIS' AZERBAIJANI SWEETS

http://www.nationalgeographic.nl/fotografie/foto/de-7-schoonheden

EKATERINA BORISOVA. SILK HANDMADE SCARVES

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3. ARTISTS

Amiran DJANASHVILI. Georgia / Netherlands

Amiran Djanashvili entered the Spacial Art School in Tbilisi at the age

of seven. After finishing the school he entered the sculpture faculty of

the State Art Academy, where he graduated in 1987. Since 1991

Amiran lives with his family in the Netherlands and exhibits his works

in many countries. Amiran’s sculptures are sold in Japan, Israel, USA,

Belgium, Germany, the former Soviet Union and of course the

Netherlands. Amiran considers composition and form as the most

important; his sculptures are compact and can be carved from stone,

wood or casted in bronze. He is very keen on details, as every detail must contribute to the total

composition. Amiran uses constructive forms to create a composition and 3D elements are very

important – the sculpture must not have an obvious “facade” but should be interesting from all sides.

All the forms must be plastically interesting and should be in perfect harmony with each other.

Organic composition 1, 44x10x10 cm, bronze

www.artamiran.nl

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Armen K KAY. Armenia / England

Fine Artist

Film & TV Art Director

Theatre Stage Designer

Film Scriptwriter

Writer

Producer

Born on 1962, he is establisher of the 'Strangelism' as a new Art Form and the way of creative thinking

entirely based on analysis of the Strangelets (Higgs Boson).

Graduated of Fine Arts College, named after: P. Terlemezian (1981, Yerevan, Armenia); and the State

Film & Fine Arts Academy (VGIK) (1988, Moscow, Russia), Masters Fine Arts Diploma, Qualified

Feature Film & TV Art.

Armen K Kay is represented by one of the most important art galleries - Saatchi Gallery in London.

Publications: London Art events Magazine, UK Art Galleries Magazine Voice of America, Russian and Armenian Services.

Collections: USA, Argentina, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, South Africa, Egypt, Syria, Germany, Italy, Israel, Poland, France, Great Britain, Sweden, Spain, Russia, British Embassy in Yerevan and Embassy of Armenia in Washington DC.

Apart of paintings he is passionate about photography, Science related subjects, inclusive Universe,

space exploration and most of all LHR (Large Hadron collider) results.

Ballet Dancing Shoes, 51x67 cm, oil on canvas

www.newartwave.co.uk

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Arsen MELITONYAN. Russia Born in 1959 in Moscow, is an artist, published author and poet,

architect, professor of cultural anthropology and analytics, collector,

manager of social/cultural projects, and public figure. His creative

works are truly the synthesis of architectural graphics,

conceptualism, and romantic lyric poetry. They possess the

experience and finesse of the perception of peace.

Personal and joint exhibitions:

“Montenegro Images” (Tver Philharmonia, Tver, Russia, 2014), “Name of Eve” (Phoenix Gallery, Moscow, Russia, 2014), “Gravity” (Phoenix Gallery, Moscow, Russia, 2014), “Inter-Art. Arsen Melitonyan--Artist, Culturologist, Producer” (Russian State Art Library, Moscow, Russia, 2010), “I Am Still Here” (Tretyakov Gallery, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2009), “Black & White” (Gallery 21st Century, Moscow, Russia, 2006), “Letter ‘A’” (Phoenix Сultural Сenter, Moscow, Russia, 1999). “Alternatives” (Salyanka Gallery, Moscow, Russia, 1994), “Moscow. Visalia” (Oak Tree Gallery. Visalia, California, USA, 1991). Some Art Projects, Round Tables, Speeches organized, managed, and given:

1991-present. Numerous lectures and round tables on cultural issues & management, collections, and art, international locations, include: “Inter-Art Dialogue in the Development of Civilization”, “Art Manager, Specifics of Business”, (various locations, Russia. “Art in Russia Today” and “Art as a Window to the Soul”, Visalia, California, USA; “Contemporary Russian Art as Activism” at San Jose State University, San Jose, California, USA.

Memberships:

International Federation of Artists; Creative Union of Artists of Russia; Union of Moscow Architects; Union of Literary Workers of Russia; Academy of Fine Arts and Design in St. Petersburg, Russia; Union of Collectors of Russia; National Academy of Philately, Russia; Union of Writers of the 21st Century, Russia.

Over 40 artworks by Arsen Melitonyan are in private collections in Russia, Montenegro, the

Netherlands, and the USA.

Return, 50x65 cm, ink, gouache on paper

www.facebook.com/amelitonyan1

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Dick AERTS. Netherlands

Dick Aerts was born on 24 March 1966 in Haastrecht, Netherlands. From

1977 till 1982 he studied Monumental Design at the Academy of Art in

Utrecht. In 1985 he finished his first year of art history. Besides his work

as a sculptor in bronze, Aerts has gained much experience as a modeller

and mold makers for complicated sculptures. Since 2005, Dick Aerts

works at Atelier Manenburg housed in the same stronghold, located at the

Wijde Doelen in Utrecht. Here he is engaged in the manufacture of free

sculptures and commissioned statues.

Exhibitions: R.I.V.M. , Bilthoven; De Vlierhove, Blaricum; Beelden aan de Vecht, Maarssen; Galerie Artterre,

Eefde; Drents Museum, Assen; Galerie Ernest Verkest, Tielt, Belgium; Kunstrai, Amsterdam; Museum

Flehite, Amersfoort; De Zonnehof, Amersfoort; Gaerie Pilardus, Cannes, France; Galerie Wed,

Utrecht; Kasteel Brederode, Santpoort; Imago, Amsterdam; Kunstzaal De Hoge Hees, Eersel; Galerie

Annie van de Besselaar, Maastricht; Galerie Wiek XX, Nieuweschans; Nieuw Akerendam, Beverwijk;

Rosa Spierhuis, Laren; Kunsthandel Janknegt, Laren; Maison de Laicité, Liège, Belgium; De

verzameling, Westervoort; De Ploegh, Soest; FIDEM tentoonstelling, Tampere; Chikabee Artgalerie,

De Haan, Belgium.

Pandora, 20x20x15 cm, bronze

www.dickaerts.nl

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Ekaterina BORISOVA. Russia

Graphic artist, animal and equine painter. Member of the Creative Union

of Artists of Russia, member of the Russian Union of Designers, member

of the Russian Union of Pastel Artists and of the

International Federation of Artists (UNESCO), member of the Creative

Union of Professional Artists, Member of board of the Khimki branch of the

Artists' Union of Moscow Region.

The artist’s works are in private collections in Russia and abroad.

Exhibitions: 2008 Tradition and modernity, Central exhibition hall manege

2004 Exhibition at the Central Moscow Hippodrome, Russian federation president’s cup and All-

Russia derby prize

2004 Hipposphere International horse exhibition, St. Petersburg, Russia (annual)

2000 Design and decoration of the World Championship of the Akhal-Teke thoroughbred horses

Divine Argemak (annual)

2000 Design and decoration of the international equestrian exhibition Equiros, Moscow, Russia

(annual)

1999 Artists’ union, Russia (annual)

Awards: 2014 Diploma winner in Artiada-2014, nomination Fine arts, Professional guild

2014 International literary and art festival Russian myths, Montenegro

2012 Listed in the catalogue of Best Russian designers Crème de la crème of design, published by

the Russian Union of Designers (also in 2009 and 2011)

2004 Named by Index Design among 60 best logo and brand identity designers in Russia

Arab in the wind, 26x36 cm, pastel pencil tinted paper

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Ekaterina KRUCHKOVA. Russia / Netherlands

Russian-born artist, currently livs and works in the Netherlands where

she founded Art Photo Studio STUDIO EKATERINA in 2012. She finds

inspiration in her travels around the world. The millennium was a time of

great change in her personal and professional life; she fully dedicated

herself to art and found in this her vocation. There are two main

independent directions in her work, and they are interdependent. One

results from deep reflection, meditation and expression of emotional and most elusive moments of her

inner life. This gives a character of spontaneity and uniqueness to each artwork. So she creates her

drawings and paintings. Her drawings are done in ink on small size paper. Regarding the paintings,

she only works with oil on canvas. The other one is the whole impression of everyday life around her,

reflected in artistic research in photography. Her intention is to show ordinary items in such a way that

details are present that would normally be overlooked. She wants people to be able to distinguish all

the particulars of the subject, thereby bringing the subject to life. In this way, the ordinary becomes

something extraordinary.

In photography she uses a variety of mediums and techniques, such

as aluminum and acrylic; in the same way all her photographs reflect

reality without using any digital editing. Her photographs have taken

part in exhibitions in France, Russia, Austria, England, Italy,

Montenegro and the Netherlands. Some of her works belong to

private collections in these countries and also in the United States.

She equally works for the publishing house Romanoff in Moscow

(Russia) and for the magazine World and House. One of her finalized

projects Theatre of one actress with the Russian prosaic writer

Marina Palei was published in the International magazine on

literature, artistic and cultural topics Maecenas and World. Church in the sky, 42x59 cm, semi-metallic photography

Exhibitions: 2014 Little Treasurers, Bologna, Italy 2013 Vente Eaux Enchères, UNISEF, Paris, France Vienna Showcase, Vienna, Austria International art project by Andreï Nekrasov, Central House of Artists, Moscow, Russia 2012 Chelsea gallery, London, England Amsterdam Showcase, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 2011 Gallery Arteconte, Paris, France Gallery Yvonne Hallema Kunstzaken, Borne, the Netherlands 2007 Artex and Photex, European Patent Office, The Hague, the Netherlands Awards: 2014 Laureate of International Art Festival New World, Moscow, Russia 2014 Laureate of International Literary and Art Festival Russian Myths, Montenegro


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Eva Patricia MURAKEÖZY. Hungary

Creation is constant in life. Through each and every act in life we create:

the way we stand, walk, talk. We create this environment around

ourselves. However, most of these creations are transient because they

are derived from/bound to a momentary situation. But some of these

creations are independent of the given situation, or, the situation just

serves as a starting point or an excuse for their making. Since they are not

bound to a given time/space reality, they are meaningful for a wider group

of people, and throughout centuries. These we distinguish as artworks.

For me creation is an inner necessity. It is the way to let go of something which would otherwise

disturb me. Periods of „gestation‟ alternate with periods of creation. Gestation periods are often

troublesome. I feel an increasing distance from previous (ongoing) works and feel my life increasingly

meaningless. When the new is ready to be born, a moment of relaxation is enough to let it come forth.

So there is this steam which needs my „engine‟: my individual experiences, aesthetic feelings,

practical knowledge, etc… in order to produce an artwork.

The main theme of the presented works is organic growth. It is the way creeping plants grow;

searching and trying, equally helped by diffusion and contraction, by perfection and imperfection. The

amazing thing is that this process is able to lead to the most clear and stable crystal forms as well as

to such complicated organs as the human ear or heart.

Exhibitions: 2014 group exhibition, Museum for Religious Art, Uden

2013 group exhibition, Gallery ArtiBrak, Voorburg

2013 group exhibition, Academy of Art, The Hague

2013 group exhibition, Gallery ArtiBrak, Voorburg

2013 solo exhibition, ZonMw, The Hague

2013 group exhibition, Academy of Art, The Hague

2013 solo exhibition, Sociaal-Economische Raad, The Hague

2012 group exhibition, Gallery Wit Wageningen

2012 group exhibition, Gallery Artibrak Voorburg

2012 solo exhibition, Webster Leiden Art Gallery

Since 2010 Artex, yearly, EPO, Rijswijk (group exhibition) Crystal IV, 50x65 cm, framed, black ink on paper

www.evamurakeozy.com

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Evandro ANGERAMI. Brazil

Evandro Angerami uses travel as a process in which he

immerses himself in the nature that he will reveal through

his art. Travelling is a passion which allows him to connect

with the most stunning landscapes around the world. The

artist has reproduced a broad variety of landscapes from

around the world, just to name a few: United States,

Denmark, France, Spain, Romania, Greece and Russia. When in Brazil Evandro paints national parks

and reserves such as Chapada Diamantina, Chapada dos Veadeiros and Juréia Natural Reserve. He

deploys a wide range of techniques such as oil, watercolour, acrylic and ink on materials like canvas,

wood panels, paper and over gold leaf. He also works with woodcuts to produce unique prints.

Evandro Angerami has a master's degree in painting from the New York Studio School of Painting,

Drawing and Sculpture. He is widely collected both in Brazil and internationally; His work is held in

private collections in The Netherlands, Romania, Denmark, United States, Brazil and Russia. He has

exhibited at the United Nations headquarters, in New York (USA), Pinacoteca Benedito Calixto, in

Santos (Brazil), Museum of Art of the São Paulo Parliament (Brazil) and University of Mackenzie, in

São Paulo.

Solo exhibitions:

2013 “Retorno ao Equilíbrio”. Centro Histórico Mackenzie. Sao Paulo 2012 “Seascapes of Existence”. Universidade do Estado de Sao Paulo – UNESP. Sao Paulo 2012 “Seascapes”. Benedicto Calixto Museum. Santos. Brasil 2011 “Evandro Angerami”. Galerie Arteconte. Paris 2010 “Lembranças e Paisagens Atemporais”. Valoart Gallery. Sao Paulo 2009 “MFA Thesis Exhibition”. New York Studio School of Drawing Painting and Sculpture. New York 2009 “Recent Work”. New York Studio School of Drawing Painting and Sculpture. New York 2008 “Landscape Poetry”. BEA Art Hall Gallery. New York 2007 “Diários de Areia e Mar”. State legislature of São Paulo. Sao Paulo 2004 “Marinhas”. Blue Tree Tower Convention Center. Sao Paulo

Collections:

Benedicto Calixto Museum. Santos. Brasil Brazilian Endowment for the Arts – BEA. New York Art Museum - State legislature of São Paulo. São Paulo Mackenzie Historical Center. São Paulo Hospital do Coração – HCOR. São Paulo

Auto-retrato entre dois mundos, 54x76 cm, ink on paper

www.angerami.com

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Gelas KESSIDIS. Greece

Gelas Kessidis presents cultural heritage of the past from a new point of

view. Tradition is applied artistically and personally and pushes the artist's

works to a renewal and development in an emotional and sensuous

character.

It is clearly distinguished, that the sculptor chose his own way in Art from

the beginning of his creative activity.

Solo exhibitions: 2007 Strahovskeno Monastery, Prague, Czech Rep.

2005 Münchner Kuestlerhaus, Munich, Germany

2004 Gallery Rarity, Mykonos, Greece

2003 Geni Jami, Old Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Greece

Awards: Jubilee Leon Tolstoi, Jasnaia-Poleeana, Portrait Prize Winner, Russia

International Art Biennale, National Prize Sapfo, Georgia

International Art Biennale, National Prize Kentavros, Georgia

Lost Homelands, Municipality of Naoussa, 2nd Prize, Greece

International European Sculpture Symposium Art Dans L’Orne, Special Prize, France

Antonis Tritsis, Municipality of Athens, 2nd Prize, Greece

Monument for the Pontian Hellenism, Municipality of Aridea

Member of Chamber of Plastic Arts of Greece Chamber of Plastic Arts of Georgia

Gurjieff Masque, 23x18x12 cm, bronze

www.gelaskessidis.com

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Helen KHOLIN. Denmark

Lives and works in Copenhagen.

Many years Helen worked as graphic designer with

musicians and Dj's artists. Since 2013 she works

as a curator in the gallery called Artkemi in the

centre of Copenhagen. Also she works as a

graphic designer and artist in the residence. Helen

has participated in different Art Fairs and had

exhibitions in countries such as Great Britain,

Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Monaco and Denmark. Some of her artworks were sold to private

collections in countries like Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom and Russia. Each of

her art belongs to the different series of paintings. Helen believes that each of it is like a person with

his own character and history. She tries to tell these stories through her paintings by using her own

feelings, experiences, emotions, bright and dark periods of life.

Save young green whale and cryptocurrencies, people, nature and world, 40x50 cm, acrylic on canvas

www.helenkholin.com

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Ineke VAN BERKOM. Netherlands

Working at home and travelling throughout the world I was inspired by

other cultures, environments and landscapes which I translated in portraits

and in colourful figurative paintings. Gradually there has been a shift in my

work from the figurative to the abstract as I can express more of myself in

the adventure of what is developing by applying several coats of acrylic

paint and other materials. Experimenting with all kinds of materials or stuff

that I gather is my biggest joy. I paint and apply, scrub, destroy and build

again. Little by little a skin arises.

Nowadays the world around me is my biggest inspiration.

Motives from nature but also weathered walls, rusted iron, erosion…the imperfect attracts me.

Whether I am travelling or just walking in the streets around the corner I get fascinated by the view as

well as by the smallest details just in front of my feet. Especially the natural deterioration fascinates

me. Their shifting structure, colour and shape have a beauty that is beyond words. My work is all

about the cycle of growth, flow, movement and decay.

Music II, 30x40 cm, mixed media on canvas, silver frame

www.inekevanberkom.nl

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Yolanda WIJNAND. Netherlands

Art Academy opened my eyes. Nothing is the same anymore

since.

Emotions become a picture. The diversity in emotions results in

diversity in my paintings. Often feminine model or elements of

nature are an inspiration for my abstract work that is appreciated

here and abroad.

Women in blue, 60x80 cm, acrylic on canvas

www.jolanda4art.com

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Jorge JURADO. Colombia

The images shown during the exhibition are a small part of Jurado’s most

recent one-man show called, Imagined Memories (Jan – March 2014).

The exhibition took place at the historical Saint Peter Claver Monastery in

Cartagena, and reflects upon his earliest memories as a child in his

Caribbean hometown of Cartagena. Almost throughout his whole artistic

career, Jurado has consistently juxtaposed contrasting compositions in

order to create a dialogue within his works. He is strongly attracted to the

world of comic books, as well as to the colours of pop art. Jurado first

studied economics due to family pressure and then at the Escuela de

Bellas Artes de Cartagena (1982 - 1985). He moved to N.Y. and studied

drawing at the art Students League. He has had 16 one-man shows and has taken part in numerous

national and international group exhibitions. In Germany he was exhibited twice at Galerie Ruta

Correa in Freiburg (2001 and 2005). His works are in private collections in Colombia, Venezuela, the

Dominican Republic, France, Spain and is mostly collected in Germany.

El Mismo Movimiento, 50x70 cm, acrylic / photography on paper

www.jorgejurado.com

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José HEERKENS. Netherlands

My work is about the essence of space by the concentration and intensity

of line and colour. Space is in motion and at the same time it is endless

and boundless. I search for the phase of rest and motion, sound and

silence, distance and nearness, form and openness. Finding balance

between colour, line, measure and form is important in this process

towards space. The lines shape and guide space. Both the vertical and

the horizontal line is needed. Besides direction it creates rhythm and

repetition. It is the horizontal line that dominates through the painting

process; it pulls the image out to the sides, towards a horizontal space.

The vertical lines create the framework and set the scale. The vertical line

returns in the shape of the aligned horizontal line. In every painting is the need to zoom in on colour

and the appropriate dosage of its space, light and energy. I search for every colour, its identity and the

relation to another colour. Being free of matter, colour gets its form and is materialized in the length

and width of the line and by the physicality of paint.

Exhibitions: 2014 Galerie nationale Des beaux arts, Beijing, China

2014 Vasarely Museum, Budapest, Hungary

2014 Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, USA

2013 Orthogonal12 in Sofia and Burgas, Bulgaria

2012 Gallery Dr julius, Berlin, Germany

2011 B.A.G. Brooklyn, New York, USA

2011 Galerie Gimpel & Müller, Paris, France

2010 Gesellschaft für Kunst und Gestaltung, Bonn, Germany

2010 Réalités Nouvelles, Paris, France

2010 Hebel_121, Basel, Switzerland

2009 ParisConcret, Paris, France

Luminous square XIV, 70x70 cm, oil on linen

www.joseheerkens.nl

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Lena SANGIN. Azerbaijan / Netherlands

Journalist, writer, publicist, filmmaker, translator and artist. I studied

Journalism at the University of Bakoe (Azerbaijan). After I moved to the

Netherlands I performed further studies in Image Communication at the

Media Academy of Hilversum and worked 10 years for the Dutch

television. I’m currently working as a journalist (see www.exponto.nl and

www.wereldjournalisten), as a translator of classical Dutch children books

(eg Minoes from Anne M.G. Smidt) into Azerbaijani and as an artist. In

addition, I host international multicultural event/activities.

Exhibitions: 8 solo exhibitions

Awards: 2011 The best Forgotten story

2009 Journalistic Alliance On-file The best children story

2008 Beste buitenlandse kinderverhaal, the Netherlands

2000 UNICEF price for the best short children movie De kite, Azerbaijan

Boy with wheel, 40x55 cm, unframed, pencil on paper

www.facebook.com/lsangin 21

http://www.exponto.nl/

http://www.wereldjournalisten/


Ma SHA. France

I have discovered photography at a very young age. From the

beginning, I became captivated with it. I was, and still am,

fascinated by it – the way you can capture a precious moment is

magnificent.

At the age of 14, I have been accepted to become a member of

Federation Photographique de France. I participate in regional and

national contests every year. I also participate in public expositions in the House of Culture in

Rambouillet, France. My photographs have reached the first place last year, which issued through

public voting.

Even today, I am still discovering the hidden possibilities of photography, trying to catch every single

opportunity for this. Masha is 17 years old.

Ellipse temporelle, 50x50 cm, artistic photography

www.facebook.com/april.du.juin?fref=ts

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Marc ALEXANDER. South Africa

Marc works mostly in oils in the style of the traditional realist. After seeing

a vision of the completed work, he then breaks the image up into layers

and painstakingly paints each until perfection is reached. He prefers to

paint recognizable objects or elements that can be observed in nature and

aims always to capture and poetically express subjects and themes about

our world and the human condition, especially those things that cause us

great joy or great sorrow. In the past few years, Marc has caused a

sensation in the art world, especially with his large portraits of Nelson

Mandela. These are so life like and expressive that they caught the

attention of the late Alf Kumalo – one of South Africa’s most famous

photographers and personal friend of Nelson Mandela, who has shared with us his incredible journey

to freedom that South Africa has experienced with his many iconic scenes of the anti-Apartheid

struggle.

Day off, 50x65 cm, print 22/500 on tined paper

marcalexanderart.com

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Marta COMBARIZA. Colombia

Born and raised in Bogota, she studied fine arts and graduated in

1981. Ms Combariza finished her Master’s degree at the

Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2003) where she has also been

a university lecturer on and off since 1988, as well as at Los Andes

University-both in Bogota. From 2003-2006, she was director og

the Museo de Arte at the Universidad National. Ms Combariza has

carried out 10 one-women exhibitions, notably at Galeria Garces-

Velasquez in 1984 and 1993, and has taken part in 27 group exhibitions in Colombia and abroad. Ms

Combariza is an accomplished lecturer, painter, graphic artist, ceramicist and museologist.

She has exhibited nationally and internationally and is in public and private collections in South

America, the U.S.A, Canada, Germany, Spain and France. Ms. Combariza currently lives and works in

Bogota and along the Caribbean coast of Colombia

Runner V, 37x38 cm, oil on paper

www.colarte.com/colarte/conspintores.asp?idartista=197

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Nelli LASSEN. Denmark

Nelli Lassen, Born 1976 in Sarov (formerly known as Arzamas-16),

Russia. Educated in fine and applied arts in Russian and Denmark.

Although born and schooled in Russia, she has lived most of her adult life

in Denmark. Her art can be seen as a continuation of the eastern

European tradition for excellence in artistic execution and love for the

naturalistic motive framed by a Scandinavian mood with a more gloomy

light and affinity for exploration of the shadow land between mind and

matter – a theme often found in her portraits.

Exhibitions: 2014 Rotterdam International Art Fair, Rotterdam, Netherlands

2014 Jazz Festivals kunstudstilling, Copenhagen, Denmark

2014 ARTKEMI gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark

2011 Portalen, Greve, Denmark

2010 NyDanskerKunst-gruppen, Copenhagen, Denmark

2009 Christianshavn By Night and collection, Copenhagen, Denmark

2006 Russian Center for science and culture, Copenhagen, Denmark

2005 Hammers Gård, Roskilde, Denmark

2000 Exhibition of works by graduates from Vladimir Pedagogical University, Russia

1999 Personal Exhibition in the yearly exhibition Artist of Sarov, Sarov, Russia

1997 Had works on Exhibit at the "Craft fair", Los-Alomos , USA

1995 Young talents - 95, Moscow, Russia.

City, watercolour, 17x27 cm

www.nellilassen.dk

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Patrick RAPAI. South Africa

By painting on canvas, I create the paste from mixed wood glue, wood

vanish, tile grout or cement. I work with three paintings at a time, after a

proportional sketch done with engraving and scratching of wet paste. I

apply textures in sequence with a palette knife. It takes the whole day to

complete drying up the applied textures. Following is the background

paint usually dark colours that will later show as shadows. Finally, the

application of intended colours is done with a roller brush that allows

only embossed areas to be touched by the roller movement. All this

procedure is important to me as it creates an interdependent

composition.

Exhibitions: 2011 Black like us, Norscot Manor Gallery, RSA

2011 Heathway square in aid of Marang House, Cresta

2011 Artists under the sun, Zoo Lake

2011 Amazwi Gallery, Chicago, USA

2010 Anne’s Art Gallery, London, England

2010 Food & wine show, Cape town

2009 Amazwi Gallery, Chicago, USA

2008 Cottco art exhibition, NGZ

The donkey ride, 46x36 cm, media painting

africanartgalleries.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=7549903

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Philani LUTHULI. South Africa

Philani Luthuli’s paintings have gained international acclaim. Some of his artworks form part of a

travelling exhibition that is currently taking place in Russia. He also exhibited his paintings at the World

Expo in Shangai in 2010. A self taught artist, Luthuli’s journey to creating art started as a child when

used to draw. This led to painting later on in life. “I was lucky to have people around who understood

and did art from an early age”, says Luthuli.

Baby girl, 60x90 cm, oil on canvas

www.facebook.com/philani.luthulidaartist

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Pol DURRUFF. France

Between 2005 and 2009 he became head of the training department of the

Photographic Federation of France (FPF). Since then, he devoted himself

to art photography and has exhibited in France various series of

photographs. For over twenty years he has mainly worked on the

phenomena of reflection and its pictorial records.

Photographic impressionnism The series "impressionnisme photographique" shows the close relationship

that can exist between photography and painting. The agitation of water

causes fleeting images in which the shapes and colours come together, to form abstract and unique

paintings. All his research is to freeze the perfect moment when the composition and distribution of

light are balanced to give birth to a harmonious picture, procedure identical to that of a painter.

Looking at his works we are wondering: Is it a painting or a photograph? That destabilizes our vision

and gives us a new vision of contemporary photography.

Les cyprès, 73x100 cm, framed, print on canvas

www.poldurruff.fr

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Rob NIJHUIS. Netherlands

My pictures tell a story with a beautiful combination of silence,

abandonment and architecture. I take thrill in finding a new location

where no one ever took pictures before. The excitement of selecting a

new location, the adrenaline in our system when we are standing in

front of an abandoned building. Will we be able to get in, is there

security? What will we find there, complete chaos or the beauty of a

forgotten past? This is Urban Exploration, the exploration of man-made

structures, usually abandoned ruins or not usually seen components of

the man-made environment. Photography and historical interest / documentation are heavily featured

in this way of photographing and, although it may sometimes involve trespassing onto private

property, this is not always the case and is of innocent intention. I aim for imaging eternally in the best

possible way. Sometimes people ask me if I created a setting for a picture, because it looks so bizarre,

but I don’t touch anything, I only take pictures and leave footprints. That’s the challenge, searching for

special places and capture pictures with a story.

Trappenhuis, 60x84 cm, print on acryl glass

www.robnijhuis.com

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Sharon KUISIS. South Africa

I've been drawing and painting ever since I can remember. I was

encouraged by family and friends and although I started out doing

portraiture I have always been a great lover of wild life and I use my other

great love, photography, to capture images I paint. After working in pastels

for over 10 years, I decided to try different techniques with oils. After

learning the basics and many hours of experimenting I managed to

capture the soft pastel effect in oils. I love the dustiness of the African

plains and this is where I got the inspiration for the technique. Photography and painting are my 2

great passions, and I have recently taken them up full time. I spend time in the bush taking photos,

then I work from my studio at home either developing them into fine art photography or using them to

create an original artwork. I work in oils, charcoal and pencil.

Elephant, 80x80 cm, oil on canvas

www.sharonkuisis.com

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Sharon REYES. USA

Computer Engineer / Law Background Producer / Director / Photographer Digital Mix Media based Artist Occasionally, I get the urge to do something else and sometimes, I even

go along with it; I use combinations of traditional Digital mix media. My

work tends to be based on computer to create colourful images and

abstract and these will also be confirmed by this Exhibition. Colour is all

around us. We see it all the time. Most of us have no idea the impact of

colour has on our lives. Colour is in every part of life. This impact of the

many colours in our environment is usually not conscious. Take a moment

every day to look around you and feel the colours, enjoy the colours. Live your life in full colour. “I am

therefore also Digital Mix Media Artist who uses the colourful world of the Digital Technology.”

The Patches of Life, 27x39 cm, digital artwork

www.jurjenzproductions.com

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Valentina PISCOPO. Italy

“The international and diverse energy of Valentina Piscopo’s art

work and career is heavily inspired by her own origins and beginning.

With her childhood divided between Italy and Kenya her experiences

as a child have strongly influenced the aesthetic of her art. She has

perfected a unique mix of different mediums to create tactile layers

within her artworks which are inspired by landscapes, patterns and

wildlife of Eastern Africa. What is most particular about the

artist’s work, is the hybrid of ethnic influences; part-recycled materials and western practices.” Art

Platform NYC

Works are held in private collections in Florence, Rome and New York.

Exhibitions: 2014 Rotterdam International Art Fair, Netherlands

2014 Baboo Gallery, New York

2014 Parallel Universe, Brick Lane Gallery, London

Summer Show, School of visual arts, New York

Pin Up, 40x40 cm, painting mix media

www.valentinapiscopo.com

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Violetta MALATERRE. France

Member of the “Conseil National Francais des Arts Plastique” associated

with UNESCO

Exhibitions: 2014 Solo exhibition of paintings at Gallery Gavart, Paris

2014 Exhibition of paintings at Gallery Azote, Paris

2014 Permanent exhibition at Gallery Gavart, Paris

2014 Exhibition of paintings at restaurant Petit Olivier, Paris

2013 Exhibition of paintings and sculptures at Les chemins en couleur,

Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, France

2013 Exhibition of paintings for the benefit of UNICEF Cloitre ouvert, Paris

2009 Auction of paintings, collective exhibition of the Chamber of

Commerce of Vinnitsa, Ukraine

2008 Exhibition of paintings in group exhibition at Gallery New Talents,

Moscow

Tea time, 50x65 cm, pastel on paper

fr.artquid.com/artist/violetta/violetta-malaterre.html

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Wakaba MUTHEKI. South Africa

Wakaba is an extremely versatile artist and works in various mediums

including oil, acrylic and interesting textures made from mixed media such

as Hessian. His works can range from modern contemporary to ultra-

realism. Since 2001 Tony has taken part in numerous exhibitions including

various in the United States, the United Kingdom and all over South

Africa. He has developed a strong following of loyal collectors and his

work has developed from strength to strength. His travels and unique

experiences with no formal training and little contact with other artists has

infused Tony’s word with a character all of its own. Strength, unique use of

materials and mix media’s colour combinations, sizes, shapes and subject

matters. With no formal art training, this talented young artist is creating a major stir amongst South

African and international art collectors alike.

Happy day, 120x90 cm, acrylic on canvas

www.facebook.com/wakaba.mutheki

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4. 't Palet. Schoolchildren

The management of primary school

‘t Palet in Heeswijk-Dinther has supported the

charity auction by giving each class the

opportunity to create an artwork. This resulted

in the 10 beautifully coloured artworks below,

made by children aged 4 till 12 years. Each

work measures 70x50 and consists of acrylic on

canvas. The estimation price for each work is

35 – 50 €.

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5. SPONSORS

Kasteel Heeswijk and Horeca

Somewhat hidden in the forested land between ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Eindhoven is the

formidable Castle Heeswijk. Formerly a water fortress, it dates back to the 11th century and has

undergone a recent restoration which overall enhances its characteristic beauty.

Castle Heeswijk is a castle in the true sense of the word, containing towers, galleries,

courtyards, arches, an armoury, a coach house and cobblestones. Fully surrounded by a wide moat,

amidst lush farmlands and forests, one can call it an inspiring monument where culture and nature, its

turbulent history and culinary versatility dynamically seem to blend in hand in hand.

Inside but also outside its walls, the castle regularly carries out cultural activities. One of these

is Treasures for the future. In the light of the 25th anniversary of Castle Heeswijk Horeca, our project

was enthusiastically received by the castle’s direction. Having made the castle, its vaults and coach

house available to us, Castle Heeswijk has become one of the most important sponsors of this event.

Kasteel 4 5473 ZH Heeswijk-Dinther The Netherlands

www.kasteelheeswijk.nl

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Municipality of Bernheze

'Treasures for the Future' is supported by Municipality of Bernheze. The event is opened by Peter van Boekel, Alderman of Art & Culture department.

Korst van der Hoeff

Charity auction will be conducted by Master Rob van der Hoeff, representing an old auction

house Korst van der Hoeff.

Korst van der Hoeff has existed since the early 19th century and since the late 19th century

it's always passed on from the Korsts' father to son. In 2000 an assistant Rob van der Hoeff joined the

house as a partner of Harry Korst, and since 2006 he has carried the independent reign in this

Brabant auction house.

Today Korst van der Hoeff auction house is a certified

appraiser in art, antiques and household goods. He is an experienced

and reliable specialist in value and auction ability of a wide variety of

goods.

Korst van der Hoeff veilingen Rob VAN DER HOEFF Hekellaan 2, 5211 LX, ’s Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands +31 (0)73 613 1886

korstvanderhoeff.nl

Hedi

Manufacturer and designer of wooden furniture in Colombia, Hedi is a creator of

BogotaZonderHonger Foundation. It's one of the most important sponsor of the project. Hedi works

with five small Colombian companies with a total of about 50 employees who work permanently. It is

very important that the people who make the furniture, are rewarded for their work properly.

Honest craftsmanship from Colombia, our pride, our passion!

Laag Beugt 1a 5473 KB Heeswijk-Dinther (0413) 292875 [email protected] www.hedimeubelen.nl

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Studio Ekaterina

Creator, promoter and sponsor of 'Treasures for the Future', STUDIO EKATERINA was

founded in 2012 by Ekaterina Kruchkova and since then located at the Heilarensestraat in Heeswijk-

Dinther. Since the establishment of her studio, Ekaterina Kruchkova strives to provide, both local and

international, more opportunities in the field of art and culture. Her years of experience as an artist

participating in local and international art exhibitions and organizing workshops for children, in

combination with her love for art made her decide to set up a cultural event in her hometown. This has

resulted in 'Treasures for the Future'. Despite being focused on the ongoing organisation of Treasures

for the Future, her thoughts already reach out to an upcoming event called 'Light Project'.

Heeswijk-Dinther, The Netherlands +31 (0) 610 32 39 15


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De bie + de bie De Bie + De Bie is an architecturel agency that support the BogotaZonderHonger Foundation

and the project it-self.

Our approach is to interpret as a complexity of the task - often conflicting - interests and not to

play against each other, but always be translated into a unique synthesis. Concepts such as

naturalness, familiarity and whimsy are guiding principles. The concept of style in our view it is only

used as a way of working and not as a design template for predictable architecture and urbanism. The

result should be both surprising and confident, challenging, and subdued. Our work is characterized

by simplicity and clarity in a large degree of diversity at all levels.

Torenstraat 32 5473 EL Heeswijk-Dinther gem. Bernheze Telefoon 0413-291218 / 0413-293595 Fax 0413-293306 E-mail [email protected] www.bie-bie.nl

De Leygraaf De Leygraaf Hotel provides hospitality and welcomes participating artists.

Allround Catering "The Leygraaf" lies in the nature Heeswijk-Dinther in the Burgundian eastern

North Brabant. 15 min. From Veghel, 's-Hertogenbosch, Eindhoven and Oss. Be surprised by our

versatile hospitality!

Meerstraat 45a 5473 VX Heeswijk Tel: 0413 - 29 30 16 [email protected] www.leygraaf.nl

Hotel Uden Veghel Jurjenz Production www.hoteludenveghel.nl www.jurjenzproductions.com Buro Tweevoud Drukkerij Wihabo www.buro-tweevoud.nl www.wihabo.nl

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Location CASTLE HEESWIJK Kasteel 4 5473 ZH Heeswijk-Dinther, the Netherlands

Exhibition Saturday and Sunday, 6 – 7 October 2014 from 12:00 – 18:00 Charity auction Sunday, 7 October 2014 from 16:00 – 18:00 Telephone during the exhibition and charity auction Marco TEMPELS: +31 (0)6 46 373473 Input price €7.5 Ticket available for two days of the event

FREE access to the Auction

Organisation commitee Ekaterina KRUCHKOVA. Creator and vent manager

Svetlana SKVORTSOVA. Coordinator

Marco TEMPELS. Administrative manager

Tel.: +31 (0)6 10 32 39 15. STUDIO EKATERINA

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