Bron van Inspiratie
De Paarden van De Paardenkamp
13 – 14 June 2026
Het Gagelgat Farm Museum, Soest
Curator and organiser
This exhibition brought together thirteen international artists at the historic Het Gagelgat Farm Museum in Soest. Developed in collaboration with Stichting De Paardenkamp, Bron van Inspiratie marked the fifth anniversary edition of an ongoing curatorial partnership exploring the relationship between horse, artist and place.
I curated and organised the exhibition, overseeing the selection of artists, the development of the work, and the presentation across
the site.
Curatorial role
My role focused on shaping the exhibition as a coherent and site-responsive body of work.
This included:
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Selecting artists whose work could engage with the concept of inspiration and observation
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Guiding the development of work in response to the individual horses of De Paardenkamp
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Structuring the exhibition within the spaces of Het Gagelgat
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Connecting the artistic content with the environment, history and mission of the location
Curatorial perspective
Bron van Inspiratie explored the horse as a source of artistic inspiration. For centuries, horses have inspired artists, writers and storytellers. This exhibition invited contemporary artists to engage with that tradition through direct observation, personal interpretation and artistic reflection. At the centre of the exhibition stood Zolske, one of the resident horses of De Paardenkamp, who served as the muse for this anniversary edition. Artists were invited to spend time observing the horses and develop work informed by their own experience, perspective and artistic language.
Rather than focusing on a single interpretation of the horse, the exhibition brought together a wide range of responses, creating
a broader conversation about creativity, observation and the enduring influence of the horse within contemporary art.
The exhibition was structured to encourage visitors to move through these different perspectives while experiencing the historic setting of Het Gagelgat.
Outcome
Presented as the fifth anniversary exhibition within this ongoing collaboration, Bron van Inspiratie brought together contemporary equine art, living heritage and artistic observation. The exhibition welcomed visitors over two days and featured the work of thirteen international artists working across a range of disciplines and approaches.
As a milestone edition, it celebrated five years of exhibitions developed in partnership with De Paardenkamp, while continuing the curatorial exploration of how horses inspire artistic interpretation and creative expression.
Interested in working together?
Whether you're planning an exhibition, developing a curatorial concept, or seeking strategic guidance for an art project, I welcome enquiries from artists, museums, galleries, collectors, and organisations.