. Without a doubt, Art The Hague is one of my favorite art fairs in the Netherlands. It is a somewhat smaller fair but with its own character where I, with my work, feel very much at home. Last year I participated with Hanneke Janssen for the first time and we decided right after to […]
MIART Milan with Primo Marella Gallery
Primo Marella Gallery shows artworks by Willem Harbers at MIART, 12 – 14 April 2024, the art fair of Milan in 2024 . Some time ago I was approached by Primo Marella of gallery Primo Marella based in Milan/Lugano. Primo was interested and fascinated by the works so we exchanged a lot of information about […]
Grensloos Kunstroute
. Borderless Art Explore is a route along visual artworks in the villages de Wijk (Drenthe) and IJhorst (Overijssel) and in the landscape of the border river the Reest. Over 20 indoor and outdoor locations in and around the villages de Wijk and IJhorst and the Reest valley in between provide a beautiful art route. […]
Kunsthal 45 “IJzingwekkend”
KUNSTHAL 45 “IJZINGWEKKEND” 14.01.2024 – 03.03.2024 . . In January, I will participate in the exhibition IJzingwekkend. A warm bath because it is an exhibition of sculptors and installation builders. Fine and good colleagues so exciting to go and see all the work of these artists together. Invited and organized by Sjaak Kooij, Inge Beeftink […]
Gallery Franzis Engels ‘Leave the road and memorize’
Duo show Willem Harbers and Hugo Tieleman. 06.01.2023 – 17.02.2024 At the beginning of next year we will create a wonderful duo exhibition in the beautiful exhibition space of gallery Franzis Engels. An exhibition where the work of Hugo Tieleman confronts that of myself. It will be the first time we exhibit together so that […]
kunstadvies Hanneke Janssen & galerie Mia Joosten in Amsterdam
Kunstadvies Hanneke Janssen & Galerie Mia Joosten present Willem Harbers, Armando, Linda Arts, Rudi Struik and more in Amsterdam. After a well-run Art Den Haag, I am once again working with Hanneke Janssen. This time in a group exhibition in the heart of Amsterdam in collaboration with gallery Mia Joosten. Together they present 9 artists […]
Art The Hague
ART THE HAGUE . I am very happy that Kunstadvies Hanneke Janssen will participate for the 1st time in the Art Fair Art The Hague this year and that I will be part of her presentation. For me, too, it is the first time I can show my art so prominently at this fair and […]
Kunstadvies Hanneke Janssen & Galerie Mia Joosten
Kunstadvies Hanneke Janssen & Galerie Mia Joosten present Willem Harbers, Armando, Ger Lataster, Yumiko Yoneda and more at De Kruisruimte in Eindhoven. .
Die Grosse, Kunstpalast Düsseldorf.
From June 4 to July 9, 2023, DIE GROSSE will take place once again. The exhibition will be shown in the Kunstpalast, NRW-Forum and Ehrenhof in Düsseldorf, Germany. . Since as early as 1902, the association “Verein zur Veranstaltung von Kunstausstellungen e.V.” provides a unique platform for exchange to artists, art enthusiasts and buyers. Each year, […]
Amsterdam Sculpture Biennial ARTZUID
ARTZUID 2023 will take place from 20 May – 24 September. Jasper Krabbé is the curator of the 8th edition of ARTZUID. Fifty sculptures by internationally renowned artists and Dutch talent are exhibited on Apollolaan and Minervalaan in architect Berlage’s Plan-Zuid. The route map and catalogue are available at the ARTZUID Information Pavilion t.o. […]
Art Athina 2022
The 2022 edition of Art Athina returns in its physical format on September 16-19. Donopoulos IFA is again part of this biggest art event in Greece and will show my work together with works by other great artists of the gallery. Thanks a lot Alexandros! Launched in 1993 by the Hellenic Art Galleries Association, Art-Athina has […]
Het Kunstgemaal
Het Kunstgemaal HET KUNSTGEMAAL BRONKHORST: 4 NEW WORKS 19.03.2022 – 26.06.2022 At the invitation of Joost Wolters of the Kunstgemaal, I am showing 4 new works in the coming period. This week we carefully installed the works and it looks very good! This presentation is taking place as part of the main exhibition of Floris […]
sculpture park estate Anningahof 2022
Anningahof estate – SCULPTURES 2022 Hib Anninga shows the best of Dutch sculpture on his estate and I am very happy to be a part of it! Also in the coming year 2022 Girosplode will be on display in the beautiful gardens. I regularly receive very positive reactions and beautiful pictures from enthusiastic culture lovers […]
Kaunas, Lithuania: Out of Ostrale O22
In 2022, Kaunas in Lithuania will be the cultural capital of Europe. I am very honoured that the organisation has asked me to make my tall work Girozoom Inc. available. I am happy to do so! Time: 05.10. – 13.11.2022 Location: Kaunas Central post office, Laisvės al. 102, Kaunas, Lithuania […]
Galerie Franzis Engels GO FOR 2022
Go for 2022 16.12.2021 – 15.01.2022 A group exhibition of the gallery’s artists, towards the end of the year…. The masterpieces of the past year that did not sell for curious reasons will be given a second chance, along with work fresh from the studios or museum exhibitions. Marian Bijlenga, Patrick Bergsma, […]
Art Athina with Donopoulos IFA
Thank you Alex for showing my work during Art Athina 2021! DONOPOULOS INTERNATIONAL FINE ARTS will be represented in the event by 20 contemporary international and Greek artists. The biggest annual cultural event returns on 1st November 2021 www.aavirtual.gr Art Athina returns with a dual presentation, through the online […]
Kunstrai 2021 with galerie Franzis Engels
OPENING HOURS Wednesday 8 September 4 – 9 pm (private opening) Thursday 9 September noon – 9 pm Friday 10 September noon – 9 pm Saturday 11 September 11 am – 6 pm Sunday 12 September 11 am – 6 pm GALERIE FRANZIS ENGELS presents: Patrick Bergsma, Marian Bijlenga, Willem Harbers, Leon van Opstal, Romee van […]
Ostrale21 | Breathturn
Some months ago I got a news that my work will be part of the OSTRALE Biennale O21 taking place in Dresden (Germany) this summer. The curatorial team selected Girozoom Inc. to be placed in public space on the grounds of the Stadtentwässerung, the water purification plant near the center of the […]
“A future now past”, Willem Harbers solo 2021
A FUTURE NOW PAST Solo Willem Harbers at gallery Franzis Engels 21.01.2021 – 06.03.2021 “Yes, that is something that intrigues me about your work as well. Maybe you’re not a “mad scientist” after all, but rather an archaeologist of sorts who has come from the distant future, bringing with him material remains or “evidence” […]
Kunstverein Wesseling | The Future was Yesterday.
DIE ZUKUNFT WAR GESTERN | THE FUTURE WAS YESTERDAY WILLEM HARBERS AND CHRISTOPHOROS DOULGERIS curator Gérard Goodrow 16. Juli – 08. August 2021 Opening 16. Juli 2021 19:30 On invitation by the Kunstverein Wesseling Christophoros and I will make a show, connecting our two worlds. We made […]
Beeldenpark Landgoed Anningahof 2021
Very honored I will participate this year in the new exhibition of the Anningahof. After a very nice meeting with Hib Anninga we agreed that I would make a new work of over 4,5 meters high and in bright colors. We had already determined a beautiful spot and now the work is installed! […]
Galerie Franzis Engels | Escapes Oblivion
Escapes Oblivion 17.06.2021 – 31.07-2021 In the past year, exhibitions and special projects have been cancelled due to the coronavirus. In this exhibition, the gallery shows artworks that should have been on display at various art fairs. In short; the very best the gallery has to offer! Showing Romee van Oers, Knopp Ferro, […]
Pennings Foundation Einhoven
The Art of Observation: An exhibition by Hanneke Janssen at Pennings Foundation. 15.05.21 – 20.06.21 With the participating artists: Zan van Alderwegen, Arjan van Arendonk, Linda Arts, Cor van Dijk, Frank Eerhart, Frans Franciscus, Christie van der […]
Now on; Art Athina with gallery Donopoulos IFA
Willem Harbers at Donopoulos IFA during Art Athina Virtual 2020. Art Athina is delighted to announce its 25th edition, Art Athina Virtual which will take place October 2020. In Art Athina Virtual, Greek and international galleries present their virtual rooms through an easy-to-use platform in combination with their physical counterparts during Art Athina week. […]
Coming up; Art Athina
Willem Harbers at Donopoulos IFA during Art Athina 2020. Art Athina is delighted to announce its 25th edition, Art Athina Virtual which will take place October 2020. In Art Athina Virtual, Greek and international galleries present their virtual rooms through an easy-to-use platform in combination with their physical counterparts during Art Athina week. Independent project spaces […]
Hybrids; The gallery festival with international curators in Vienna.
Happy to be able to take part in this festival on invitation of curator Gérard Goodrow and Projektraum Viktor Bucher! galerieprojektraumviktorbucher HYBRIDITIES Aljoscha (UA) Ulrike Buhl (D) Willem Harbers (NL) Julie Hayward (A) Curated by Gérard A. Goodrow Roughly one hundred years ago, the Dadaist Raoul Hausmann created his […]
Now On: sculpture route Haarlem
Sculpture route Haarlemmerhout The 3D print of Girozoom Inc is 32 cm tall and is as a multiple for sale. For information contact Willem: wharbers@xs4all.nl On invitation of the Stichting Hildebrandmonument, I take part in the sculpture route in 2019 along the Dreef and the beginning of the Fonteinlaan in Haarlem. A wonderful initiative […]
Art Rotterdam
OUTDOOR WORKS ART ROTTERDAM At the invitation of the organization, during Art Rotterdam the over 4 meter high work Girozoom Inc will be on display at the entrance of the Van Nelle factory. A work that fits perfectly with the van Nelle Factory, a real eye-catcher that will attract the visitors! . “Girozoom Inc. | […]
#unfinished# Christophoros Doulgeris and Willem Harbers at Donopoulos IFA, Greece.
November 15 till December 15 2019 The opening will take place on November 15 at 20.00 hrs. Both artists will be present. Christophoros Doulgeris Born in 1975 in northern Greece. He relocated with his family to Essen, Germany, where he got to know the German Photography School of Düsseldorf, a major influence on his later […]
Kunstverein Sundern-Sauerland
. „A Brief History of the Future / Eine kurze Geschichte der Zukunft” . On invitation of the Kunstverien Sundern I am very honoured to make the solo show “A Brief History of the Future”. Together with curator Gérard Goodrow we will show over 20 works in the beautifull Stadsgalerie which is 500 m2! The […]
Curator Hanneke Janssen en The Art Practice
WILLEM HARBERS GUUS KOENRAADS PAUL PANHUYSEN OVER EN WEER October 13 through December 1, 2019 . . Opening: Sunday, October 13 at 15.00 Jan Goverde, chairman of the art committee of the city of Lommel, opens the exhibition in the presence of the artists Willem Harbers and Guus […]
new booklet on Willem’s most recent work out now
“I think that if you do not fit into an existing category, you have to be or become one on your own.” . Willem Harbers 2019 . Some time ago, Willem Harbers and I (Gérard Goodrow) traveled together to Santorini for the opening of the exhibition T-FACTORY featuring new works by our mutual friend, […]
Het Kunstgemaal
Het Kunstgemaal is celebrating its birthday. We celebrate this with the special exhibition ‘5 years Kunstgemaal’ from January 26 to June 23. With work by 100 artists who exhibited at Het Kunstgemaal in the past five years. In a festive salon set up by renowned artists and young talent. with, among others, the participating artists: […]
KunstRAI 2019
Artfair KunstRAI 2019 The KunstRAI will celebrate its 35th edition in 2019! Participating galleries will show their autonomous paintings and sculptures, photography and new media. A few participants will show a special solo booth as part of their in-dept presentation. Galerie Franzis Engels presents a solo stand with a lot of work by Greek photographer […]
The Project Gallery “Still Alive”
At the invitation of art historian Yannis Bolis and art director Alexandros Maganiotis I participate in the exhibition STILL ALIVE in this new gallery THE PROJECT GALLERY in the heart of Athens. An exhibition with great artists mainly from Greece and a wonderful opportunity to show my work in the capital again. […]
This Art Fair
27 – 30 Dec. 2018, Beurs van Berlage This is counting down! This Art Fair will be back at the Beurs van Berlage from 27 until 30 December 2018.This Art Fair demonstrates the diversity of the visual arts. We showcase unseen and up-and-coming talents as well as established artists. At the fair you come across […]
BIG ART
BIG ART at the BAJES More than 70 oversized artworks on show 11 – 14 October 2018 Galerie Franzis Engels presents works by Marinke van Zandwijk, Christophoros Doulgeris and Willem Harbers. For 4 days the impressive Bijlmerbajes is occupied by XL artworks of contemporary artists and designers. A unique mix of monumental paintings […]
Galerie Franzis Engels: Willem Harbers and Christophoros Doulgeris
After two previous exhibitions with Chris Doulgeris in Düsseldorf and Thessaloniki, we come to the Netherlands. Very happy that Galerie Franzis Engels welcomes us. Both artists show their latest work of which the most important works by Willem Harbers have never left the studio before. An exciting new confrontation between the work of the Greek photographer Doulgeris […]
Tuin van Bret
Sculptures in the circular Garden of Bret On July 12, the sculpture garden of Bret opens its doors. Willem Harbers and Karin Dekker show their work at the first Amsterdam circular business park, next to Station Sloterdijk. The sculpture garden opens while the garden is at its best – the green vineyard contrasts with […]
Alternative Facts: Paul Dikker and Willem Harbers
. In a special collaboration the kunstuitleen Amstelveen and the SVB in Amstelveen present the exhibition:by Paul Dikker and Willem Harbers. . March 20 till April 26 2018 at kunstuitleen amstelveen and the sociale verzekeringsbank amstelveen. . Opening March 22 at 16.30 hrs at the SVB and at 18.00 hrs at Art Loan/Kunstuitleen Amstelveen by Heleen van […]
art karlsruhe 2018 willem harbers – galerie franzis engels
Galerie Franzis Engels presents Willem Harbers at art KARLSRUHE – The fair for classic modern and contemporary art 22 to 25 February 2018 For the past 15 years, art KARLSRUHE has been synonymous with the unique pleasure that only fine art can provide. The artworks on display here embody over 120 years of […]
Artspace KUUB: Annemieke Alberts and Willem Harbers
January 14 till February 18 2018 The infallible system In our society, all kinds of processes are ongoing. For example, think about functioning in an organization, but also in manufacturing products. To facilitate these processes, people create systems. Such a system is designed to prevent failure, to continue to control the process and the result, […]
Art Thessaloniki 2017
This year Donopoulos International Fine Arts will present my work for the first time at Art Thessaloniki. . Galerie Donopoulos is located in Thessaloniki and represents great artists like Gehard Demetz, Kai Richter, Chris Doulgeris, George Lappas ea. I am honored and proud to work with such great artists! Running at the same time is the duo exhibition in the gallery […]
Donopoulos International Fine Arts : Christophoros Doulgeris and Willem Harbers
October 13 till December 13 2017 The opening will take place on October 13 at 20.00 hrs. Both artists will be present. . Christophoros Doulgeris Born in 1975 in northern Greece. He relocated with his family to Essen, Germany, where he got to know the German Photography School of Düsseldorf, a major influence on […]
nomination blooom award 2017
Dear BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER applicant, Congratulations! You did it! Your work has been nominated for the BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER 2017! Incredible 2,300 applications from 90 countries have reached us. So you’re on a round! Save the date! The ten finalists and the music video winners will be announced in early […]
Botanische tuin TU Delft: Planttech Reflexion
“Planttech Reflexion” – June 4 – October 22 An exhibition with: Wim Bakker, Ike van Cleeff, Karin Dekker, Willem Harbers, Ellen Klijzing, Martina Otto en Jan Paul Hulsenbek. . The exhibition “Planttech Reflexion” shows work of seven artists in the Botanical Garden of Delft at the invitation of director Bob Ursem. In fact, the exhibition is a reassessment […]
Art Athina 2017
This year Donopoulos International Fine Arts will present my work for the first time in Greece. Several works will soon be transported to Athens to be shown there during the most important contemporary art fair Art Athina. Fantastic! . 26 – 28 MAY 2017 | FALIRON PAVILION | ATHENS – GREECE . Galerie Donopoulos […]
Künstlerforum Bonn: “Umbruch”
May 7 till May 28 2017 Vernissage: May 7 at 12.00 hrs. by Susanne Grube In our monitored , globalized and crisis-ridden time it seems useful to design an artistic concept for an exhibition in which it comes to the man-made systems and their effect on the personal and social life . The 10 […]
Kunstraum Descartes: “The Secret Life of Machines”
Kunstraum Descartes “THE SECRET LIFE OF MACHINES” March 10 till April 22 2017 Konrad Klapheck Christophoros Doulgeris Willem Harbers Proudly, at the invitation of Gérard Goodrow, I take part in this exhibition in the project space Kunstraum Descartes in Düsseldorf. An exhibition with the famous German painter and graphic artist Konrad Klapheck, who […]
“Pre Present”
Pre Present: A Confluence of Time Joints in House Barnaart .Haarlem, Novenber 5 and 6 2016. . ………….. . “If the future is uncertain, we turn to the past and the present in order to set a new route to the future. The past and present coincide with the title “Pre Present”. Six artists, invited […]
Art Fair Köln 2016
ART.FAIR KEULEN 27 – 30 October 2016 Messe für moderne und aktuelle Kunst . Gascibateur, 2016 Willem Harbers I am proud to announce that Galerie Franzis Engels will show my work at the international Art Fair in Cologne. Several works including Gascibateur that is nominated for the BLOOOM Award 2016 . I am excited that on Friday October […]
“The Unbearable Lightness of Water”.
Art projects in unusual locations: The water tower in Alkmaar. 8 and September 9, 2016 A special exhibition of foundation ZOOK in a special place. The Unbearable Lightness of Water by seven artists in the beautiful water tower of Alkmaar: Gerben Hermanus Jorge Bakker Willem Harbers Aad […]
Nomination BLOOOM Award 2016
Nomination BLOOOM Award 2016 Always nice to get a message like this! Hello Willem, The application period for BLOOOM Award by WARSTEINER ended on July 31. More than 2,000 applications from a total of 84 countries have reached us. A great result, for which we want to thank all participating artists. Therewith, we would […]
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Dresden, July 1 till September 25 2016 Every year the OSTRALE – international exhibition of contemporary arts – is unifying young emerging artists with international established artists, whom express themselves in all kinds of artistical genres over an exhibition area of more than 20,000 sq. metres. Artists from all over the world will deal with the issue of […]
balancing on borders
“Borders can only be described as they are shifted” June 4th till October 23th The exhibition “Balancing on Borders’ shows work of five artists in the Botanical Garden of Delft at the invitation of director Bob Ursem. In fact, the exhibition is a reassessment of the relationship between the disciplines of art […]
WGKunst – Pakkend Beeld
PAKKEND BEELD – CATCHING SCULPTURES April 15 till May 8 2016 OPENING Friday April 15 17.00 – 19.00 hrs Willem Harbers – Mai Movrin – Adriaan Rees – Carla Rump – Adri Verhoeven. Jeroen Kee (curator/installatie) An exhibition of sculptures from five contemporary sculptors in an installation designed as exhibition. […]
Artist Talk! Art and Passion by Paul Dikker and Willem Harbers.
Paul Dikker and Willem Harbers about their lives as Artists: Artist Talk! Art and Passion. Zaterdag 16 april komen twee ervaren professionele kunstenaars vertellen over hun werk. Paul Dikker maakt eigenzinnige, mysterieuze schilderijen. Willem Harbers schept wonderlijke, machine-achtige beelden en installaties. Beide kunstenaars exposeren vaak in Nederland […]
Sculptures on the Scheldeboulevard 2015: International Art Exhibition in the open air. July 4, 2015 – August 30, 2015
Opening: Saturday, July 4th at 13.00 in the hall of the municipality of Terneuzen. From July 4th I take part in this international sculpture exhibition in Terneuzen. The Schelde flows here in all its grandeur, the huge dikes and the great town hall of architect Jaap Bakema form the decor. At the entrance of the […]
SVB
‘In Two Worlds’ SVB headquarters amstelveen October 22 / December 17, 2015 opening November 4 You are cordially invited to the opening of the exhibition in Two Worlds on Wednesday, November 4th from 16:30 to 18:30 by the Mayor of Amstelveen Mrs. MM van ‘t Veld. The […]
Contemporary Rotterdam: No Walls Expo
Willem Harbers at Galerie Franzis Engels Field of Dreams Foundation organizes NO WALLS EXPO NL/VL. This is an exhibition with sculptures and installations of Flemish and Dutch artists. NO WALLS EXPO NL/VL is part of the celebration of the 20-year-old cultural Treaty between Netherlands and Flanders. During Rotterdam Contemporary, contemporary art fair, a part of […]
con-TIN-yoo-um , 10 sculptors in the OBA
Prolonged till April 29 2015!!! con-TIN-yoo-um , 10 sculptors in the OBA Images & Poems 10 sculptors in the OBA Trailer: con-TIN-yoo-um , 10 beeldhouwers in de OBA. After the successful exhibition by Museum Sculptures by the Sea, a new exhibition with 3dimensional work can be seen in the OBA. This time, an exhibition of […]
Art Karlsruhe 2015: Willem Harbers at Galerie Franzis Engels
5. – 8. March art KARLSRUHE 2015 Be it painting or sculpture, drawing, graphic prints, multiples or photography: Covering an area of roughly 35,000 m2, a clearly structured, graceful architectural landscape of art is being created to encourage intensive examination, concentrated discussion and relaxing shopping. With 200 one-artist shows, 20 sculpture zones and numerous rest […]
artroute Venlo: Knock..knock…
Knock…Knock… On the 15th and 16th of November Stichting Het Raam organizes the second edition of the artroute Venlo: Knock..knock… 12 artists take over the houses of residents in the area Hertog Reinoudsingel / Stalbergweg Venlo and present their work. The artists will be present during the route. So knock..knock.. on the doors of the adresses […]
Galerie Janssen: Beautiful Black and Wonderful White
Opening Sunday may 26 at 15.30 hrs. Armando, Linda Arts, Stefan Bleekrode, Willem Harbers, Rik van Iersel, Thijs van Kimmenade, Kees van der Knaap, Albert in ‘t Veld. And: Hommage to Ger Lataster; – works on paper years “50 to “80 More information about the activities at galerie janssen: www.galeriejanssen.nl Galerie Janssen Willemstraat 27 5611 HB Eindhoven […]
Galerie Janssen: Dutch Design Week Expositie
Galerie Janssen: Dutch Design Week Willem Harbers Solo Meer informatie over de DDW 2013
Paul Dikker – Willem Harbers: INTERLOKAAL
Paul Dikker – Willem Harbers: INTERLOKAAL We cordially invite you to our exhibition ‘Interlokaal ‘. Our monumental paintings and sculptures are characterized by peace and quietness. It is as if time stands still. But behind that seeming peace you will find a lot of movement. Movement across all borders.We are both working on different […]
Die Grosse, Museum Kunstpallast
„DIE GROSSE“ Die Grosse, Museum Kunstpallast Museum Kunstpalast Düsseldorf 24.2.2013 – 16.3.2013 Opening: 23 Februari 2013, 18.00 uur Robert Schumann Saal. MUSEUM KUNSTPALAST; Kulturzentrum Ehrenhof, Ehrenhof 4–5, 40479 Düsseldorf Meer info www.diegrosse.de Juryleden; Frau Dr. Leane Schäfer– Museum Gelsenkirchen, Frau Dr. Gunda Luyken – Stiftung Museum Kunstpalast Düsseldorf, Melanie Richter, Katharina Mayer, Ekkehard Neumann, Angelika Freitag en Almuth Hickel
5 lectures by 5 renowned artists
5 artists, 5 lectures What: 5 lectures by 5 renowned artists in different disciplines: photografy, painting an 3 dimensional work. Dates: 25 feb, 11 and 25 march, 8 en 22 april 2013. Time: start 20:15 the lectures take about an hour and a half. Place: Studiocomplex at the van Weerden Poelmanlaan 4 in Amstelveen ( free parking at […]
Amsterdams Historisch Museum: Vervreemding
“VERVREEMDING” (alienation) 10 june – 15 augusts 2010. Opening: wednessday 10 june 2010 at 16.00 uur Anneke de Witte, Carla Rump and Willem harbers. More info www.ahm.nl and www.beeldhouwerscollectiefabk.nl Curator; Jaap Nijstad. The Amsterdam Historical Museum is located in the heart of Amsterdam. Open mo fr 10 – 17 hrs, sa en su […]