ROOF-A

‘I Will Soften Every Edge’, Kim van Norren’s exhibition of new works opens tomorrow, May 30, at ROOF-A Gallery.

The exhibition will be opened by Richard Boddeus, Councillor for Culture in Kampen and longtime admirer and supporter of her work.
Kim van Norren creates paintings in which language and image are closely intertwined. Her texts, drawn from pop songs, poems, speeches, and personal notes, are chosen intuitively: words that resonate with her, linger in her mind, or gain significance at a particular moment in time.

Through paint on canvas, she explores how these words can be translated into colour, form, and rhythm, and how a personal experience can simultaneously evoke something universal.

We look forward to welcoming you in the presence of the artist.

Join us under ROOF-A!

Lobke Broos

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Kim van Norren
I contradict myself for fun-2026
Tekst: afgeleid van Walt Whitman
80 x 60 cm
Acrylverf en gouache op linnen

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Kim van Norren
I contain multitudes-2026
Tekst: Afgeleid van Walt Whitman
60 x 50 cm
Acrylverf en gouache op linnen

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Kim van Norren
How long can one endure-2026
Tekst: Ola Belle Reed
40 x 30 cm
Acrylverf/ gouache op linnen

The work 'Heading for a Fall' by Kim van Norren, described by Dominic van den Boogerd

Looking at 'We are heading for a fall' (2023), the painting’s vivid colours immediately catch the eye: yellow, lilac, green, starkly contrasting with black. ‘We are heading for a fall’, it reads, a reference to a song by the band Vaya Con Dios. There is a certain menace to this seemingly dispassionate announcement. With a little imagination, one could recognise an ominous stormy sky in the turbulent forms and electrifying colours.

A risky future is always more challenging and perhaps even more appealing than a past of fait accompli. There is no reason to fear the approaching doom, the message seems to be; let us face it with confidence.

Opening Soon | Saturday May 30th | 4:00 PM

We look forward welcoming you in the presence of the artist.

Join us under ROOF-A.

Lobke Broos

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Kim van Norren
We are heading for a fall- 2023
Tekst: Vaya con Dios
160 x 160 cm
Acrylverf op linnen
Foto credits: Iztok Klancar

Now on view: REBURN, the captivating solo exhibition by French artist Juliette Minchin. Following the beautiful opening on Saturday, April 18, we’re excited to share a glimpse of the exhibition through a selection of installation views.

After an intense installation period, during which the gallery temporarily functioned as a studio, the space has now been quietly transformed into a serene, almost sacred environment featuring more than forty works.

From sculptures in burnt wood to delicate draped elements and new explorations in wax and tin, REBURN reflects the ever-deepening development of Juliette’s artistic practice.

We are incredibly grateful for this inspiring collaboration and for everyone who attended — art lovers, collectors, and curious minds alike. These encounters around art are essential; they enrich the way we think and experience life. The exhibition is now open to visit during regular opening hours or by appointment.

Join us under ROOF-A.

Lobke Broos

Installation Views by Jonathan de Waart