PROJECTS
Design Intermezzo
January 17–26, 2025 | Albert van Abbehuis, Eindhoven
Design Intermezzo showcased three distinct voices in contemporary Dutch design—Dirk Duif, Onno Adriaanse, and Teun Zwets—at the Albert van Abbehuis in Eindhoven. Curated by Wisse Trooster, the exhibition explored material, memory, and meaning through a shared sensitivity to transformation and tactility. Each designer offered a distinct perspective: Duif offered poetic reinterpretations of everyday objects, Adriaanse built immersive, root-like installations, and Zwets playfully challenged institutional norms. Together, their work sparked a rich dialogue on value, function, and form.
Photography by Jeroen van der Wielen.
The Floor is Yours
October 19–27, 2024 | Ketelhuisplein, Eindhoven
Part of Isola Design’s official Dutch Design Week program, The Floor is Yours transformed a former dance studio into a richly tactile showcase of contemporary Dutch design. Curated by Wisse Trooster in collaboration with interior architect Karel Bodegom and stylist Anya van de Wetering, the exhibition invited visitors into an immersive world of material and movement. Featuring work by Barbara Nanning, Fransje Gimbrère, Iris Megens, and Studio Toimii, the space came alive with sculptural display blocks, acoustic wall panels by Akupanel, and a custom-designed carpet by Bodegom for Desso.
Zomersalon
June 2024 | Cocoon House, Hilversum
Set within the newly opened Cocoon House, Zomersalon gathered a vibrant mix of Dutch designers and artists in dialogue with the space’s eclectic vintage furniture collection. Curated by Wisse Trooster and styled by Sander van Eyck, the exhibition embraced the spirit of a summer salon—relaxed yet intentional, layered yet harmonious. Featuring works by Kiki van Eijk, Fransje Gimbrère, Dirk Duif, and Inge Simonis, the show wove design and storytelling into a tactile, atmospheric experience. Each piece responded to its surroundings, creating a rich narrative of memory, material, and lived-in beauty.
Photography by Anya van de Wetering.
The Dutch Atelier
June 7–12, 2022 | Milan Design Week, Isola Design District
Presented during Milan Design Week, Dutch Atelier offered a vibrant snapshot of contemporary Dutch design. Curated by Wisse Trooster and Sandra Keja Planken, the exhibition featured the work of sixteen studios—including Bas Kosters, Studio RAP, VANTOT, and White Noise Dada. From glassblowing to CNC-milling, each designer pushed the boundaries of craft and technology to create bold, expressive works. Set in the heart of the Isola Design District, the show was a celebration of material intelligence, experimentation, and the evolving spirit of Dutch design.
Photography by Design in Pictures.