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Striking figures
In this series about colourful figures in modern art and cultural life, we provide insight into a portrait or archival piece from the RKD collection. These contributions are written by the RKD curators of modern and contemporary art.
Jacoba van Heemskerck
The reappraisal of a remarkable painter, graphic and monumental artist.
Eugène Brands
The artist briefly was a member of the Cobra movement, but soon pursued his own path.
Magnús Pálsson
The Icelandic 'Master Plaster Caster' was good friends with Dutch artist Douwe Jan Bakker.
H.P. Bremmer
Guardian of modern art, with a far-reaching influence on the pre-war art world.
Barbara Bloom
During her ten year stay in the Netherlands she played a role in the evolution of performance art.
Nelly Dyserinck
A well-to-do lady in the cultural society circles of twentieth century The Hague.
