E.M.O. exhibition by Hans van Bentem

Opening
Saturday September 12, 2026
3 – 5 pm

Gallery address
NL=US Gallery
Mauritsweg 55B, 3012 JX, Rotterdam

This exhibition runs until October 25, 2026


Exhibition statement

In this exhibition, Hans van Bentem treats us to a series of very recent ceramic works, complemented by older pieces that partly explain the origins of these series. Van Bentem is interested in traditional, highly skilled craft and prestigious materials. This exhibition will include Dutch ceramics, Czech blown glass, and Senegalese wood.

The works are rooted in the artist’s obsessions, dreams, and childhood memories.
The sculptures are presented almost like protective or magical objects. They are meant to symbolically repel the anxieties or “demons” of contemporary life. Despite their connection to fears and darker forces, the works ultimately look toward better times and renewal. Overall, the exhibition frames Van Bentem’s sculptures as a meeting point between craft, personal mythology, memory, and contemporary anxieties.