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I have been invited for this play by Toneelgroep Maastricht
Zwart Goud published my personal report. Click the image below to read the whole item.

Guess which one of both covers for Mob Fiction Magazine wasn’t approved by Apple? It’s supposed to be the cover of Issue #3 in which my work will be showcased, probably released in May 2014. It’s available for iPads and Macs.
View the second issue here

Took all my babies home today from Limburgs Museum except for one: ‘Queen bed’. Delivered it to the neighbors.Starting from today this self-portrait belongs to the collection of Museum van Bommel van Dam and will be part of ‘Nieuw nieuwer nieuwst [3]’, opening Sunday March 16, 2014 at 15.00 hr.

Queen bed, 2012

A real baker visited me today. Thanks Hay, you’re sweet beyond words. I love you.

180 style art fashion design magazine from Canada pays attention to my work.
You can find the online item here or click the image below.

Very glad about this publication re ‘A house is not a home’.

Click here for the English version
and here for the French version

Off to work (cell phone shot)

At work (thanks Ben!). Photo: Lex Hulscher

Dodho magazine collaborates with photographers from around the world in a space open to the most inspiring stories in the photography world.
Click the image below to view the publication about my project ‘self-portraits in strangers’ houses’.

Je bent bedankt Frans Pollux, fies menke!
Klik op het vieze plaatje hieronder om de tekst beter te kunnen lezen.

Preview on behalf of friends of the museum

A welcome by Jos Schatorjé, director of Limburgs MuseumVenlo (Nl)

Museum director Jos Schatorjé on the left, Stan Linssen (Limburgs Museum) on the right

Bertjan ter Braak (De Telegraaf) has introduced my work in words from the heart

Bertjan ter Braak (De Telegraaf) on the left

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Building the exhibition ‘A house is not a home’ at Limburgs Museum Venlo.

Thanks for your hard work Stan. Our teamwork is always a great pleasure to me.

Cell phone in the tub: Dips, 2013

When tv sucks we shoot ourselves.

Photos: Lex Hulscher

TV recordings by AVRO Kunstuur on behalf of Cordaid Kinderstem

Interview by Jolien Linssen on behalf of L1 Cultuurcafé Venlo (Nl) about my book ‘A house is not a home’.
A preview of the book can be found here.

Proud to be the spread in Zuiderlucht

Look! My facebookfriends who supported my crowdfunding project are showing their happiness about my book ‘A house is not a home’.
In case you would like to order your own copy please mail me: info@hjimvangasteren.eu

The opening of my exhibition ‘Art.room meets Lilith’ was very well attended. Many people, much emotion, many loving words.

For the first time my brand new book was available.

Deputy Mayor of the city of Roermond (Cultural Dept.) Wim Kemp has given many compliments. Thank you for your wonderful speech, Mr. Kemp.

My friend Franco Gori (photographer) on the left

Preparations on behalf of the book

The books are ready for shipping. On their way to all crowdfunders of my bookproject. I am very grateful.

Visited my dad today. He said ‘yes’ to my proposal to make a documentary together.

I herewith proudly announce that Limburgs Museum purchased some of my self-portraits for its collection. They will be shown during the exhibition ‘A house is not a home’, starting January 10 till March 9, 2014.