Summer Newsletter 2024
Summer
After a busy few months following TEFAF Maastricht and our study trip to England, we can now shift our focus to the events in the second half of the year. We will be organising open house weekends in September, October and December. Of course we will also be exhibiting at PAN Amsterdam at the end of November (see all the dates below).
During the quieter summer months we will be open by appointment and you can of course keep following us on social media. But should you miss the world of Chinese art during the holidays, we have made suggestions for worthwhile exhibitions and interesting books. If you would like to visit the gallery, please get in touch with us at office@vanderven.com for an appointment.
Wishing you a wonderful summer and hope to see you soon!
Floris & Nynke van der Ven
To See
Dragons & Demons: 5,000 years of Asian Ceramics from the Anders Collection | Groninger Museum
Until 4 January 2026
This exhibition showscases a special selection of ceramics from the collection of George Anders and Netty Bücher. A range of aspects of ceramics culture in China and Japan is illuminated through objects dating from 3000 BC to the early 20th century.
Porcelain Fever | Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
Until 1 September 2024
Don't miss this exhibition which is well worth visiting! Referred to as a ‘Spectacle filled with Porcelain Candy’, the exhibition delves into the genesis of European porcelain and features masterpieces from the world-famous porcelain collections of Dresden and Sèvres.
Asian Bronze | Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
27 September 2024 - 12 January 2025
Coming Soon - a long awaited exhibition presenting 75 masterpieces covering 4,000 years of Asian bronze art.
To Read
The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends - Tao Tao Liu
An essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths. This easy to read volume retells these ancient stories which are influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and Confucianism, exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This book retells these legends and considers their place within the patterns of Chinese religion, culture and history.
Four Centuries of Blue & White: The Frelinghuysen Collection - Becky Macguire
This beautifully illustrated and scholarly catalogue, is a wonderful trip through the marvellous Rodney Freylinghuysen collection of Chinese and Japanese export porcelain. Over 300 pieces are illustrated and discussed in full and another 250 are illustrated in a compendium.
Save the Date
Open House - Bronze
Friday 20- Sunday 22 September
With the upcoming Rijksmuseum bronzes exhibition in mind, we decided to focus on bronze artworks for this first open weekend. You will also have the opportunity to meet our newest gallery resident – art conservator Roy van der Wielen - who will be present throughout the weekend.
Open House - Tang Dynasty
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 October
PAN Amsterdam
24 November - 1 December 2024 (Preview 23 November)
Our splendid national fair with 150 exhibitors showing a wide range of fine art, antiques as well as contemporary art, design and photography.
Open House - Christmas
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 December
TEFAF Maastricht
15-20 March 2025 (Previews 13 & 14 March)
From our collection
A Japanese Temple Flower
Large Bowl
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