HB Art Consultancy specializes in curatorial projects, unique exhibitions, commissions and art consultancy. The main, although not exclusive, focus is on the eighteenth century and on contemporary art inspired by that period. The historical country houses and townhouses of Europe form the ideal surroundings for our exhibitions.
Founder and curator
I am an art historian with a degree in Art History and Archaeology from the University of Leiden, The Netherlands. My personal interests are wide-ranging with an emphasis on classical sculpture, the art and culture of the eighteenth century, the Grand Tour, and the history of collecting. With HB Art Consultancy we specialize in curating exhibitions with contemporary art in historic houses and castles throughout Europe. This practice is part of what is called ‘trans-historic’ curating: connecting the present with the past; historical objects with new art.
For ten years I’ve been working with owners of historic houses (institutional or private) advising on updating and reinterpreting historical collections by addressing contemporary themes. This is achieved by taking a fresh look at the existing collection, often, but not exclusively, interpreting it with contemporary artists. The ultimate goal is to tell stories to provide a broad audience with an optimal experience, immersing them in the world that once unfolded in the historic house. This approach connects the historical layers with contemporary themes and storytelling, making the stories accessible and relevant to a diverse audience.
Assistant curator
I am a Dutch art historian with a Bachelor’s degree in French language and culture and a master’s degree in Art History, specializing in Old Masters. I am currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Art, Market and Connoisseurship. My interests are diverse, but I focus mainly on the nineteenth-century French Impressionists and the Old Masters of seventeenth-century Holland. In addition, I enjoy dealing with the question of how to make the past accessible in a contemporary context. At HB Art Consultancy, where we aim to connect past and present, I have the opportunity to devote myself fully to this interesting question.
