Knowledge & Publications
RKD Studies RKD Stories Striking figures Books Podcast Oud Holland
Striking figures
The RKD's collections contain a great amount of information, not only about artists, but also about collectors, art dealers, patrons and other important players. In this series about colourful figures in modern art and cultural life, we provide insight into a photo, portrait, archive or artwork from the RKD collection.
Toyen, a queer perspective on surrealism
Artist Toyen (1902-1980) was born in Prague as Marie Čermínová.
Betty van Garrel
A female art critic that opposed the 'pedantic old gentlemen' of Dutch art criticism.
Wim Feltkamp
The cousin of H.P. Bremmer that followed in his uncle's footsteps.
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.
Johannes Henricus de Bois
This art dealer and publisher was an advocate for modern art.
H.P. Bremmer
Guardian of modern art, with a far-reaching influence on the pre-war art world.
Herman Adriaan van Karnebeek
The ubiquitous mayor of The Hague during the 1910's.
Til Brugman
Inspired by the artists around her, Til Brugman wrote her sound poems.
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.
