Jenny Ymker
Castricum, The Netherlands, 5 April 1969
Lives and works in Tilburg, The Netherlands
art prize
2022
Will en Jan van Hoof Art prize 2022 Noord Brabant
Jenny Ymker (Castricum, 1969) received the Will and Jan van Hoof Art prize Noord-Brabant 2022. The art prize is awarded annually to a Brabant artist with proven talent. In addition to a token of appreciation, it is also an incentive: the laureate receives a stipend or an assignment for the benefit of the collection of Het Noordbrabants Museum.
2020
Acquistion Prize ATP, Contextile 2020, Guimaraes Portugal
Francois Schneider Foundation, winner Contemporary Talents 9th edition
Ahead of the nomination of the winners of the ninth edition of the “Contemporary Talents” competition, four Expert Committees have chosen the works or projects of 40 finalists from amongst the 1721 applications received from artists originating from 101 countries.
The choice of prize-winners will be announced on 19 September 2020 at 11:30 am at the François Schneider Foundation* by Jean-Noël Jeanneney, president of the grand jury.
* awaiting confirmation
2019
The Luxembourg Art Prize is an annual international prize organized by the Pinacotheque, a private, non-profit museum located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Every year the Prize aims to discover talents, amateur or professional, regardless of age and nationality.
nominations art awards
Nominated Brabant Cultuurprijs 2018
Honorable Mention, Contextille 2018, Textiel biennial, Portugal
Nomination van Lanschot Kunstprijs 2015
collections
Art Collection WZA, Assen
Art Collection Provincie Gelderland
Noordbrabants Museum, 's-Hertogenbosch
Art Collection of the ATP (Association of Clothing and Textiles of Portugal)
Francois Schneider Foundation, Wattwiller France
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
Museum Vincent van GoghHuis Zundert
Museum Pinacotheque, Luxembourg
Aegon Art Collection
Dela Art collection
Private collections
residencies
2022
AIR de Missie, Teteringen, in cooperation with 'Stedelijk museum' Breda, 2022
Artist in Residence till the end of June.
2019
Artist in residence van GoghHuis Zundert 2019
A visit to Zundert starts with a visit to the Vincent van Gogh House, a living art center on the birth ground of one of the most famous artists in history. In addition to the permanent presentation Vincent van Gogh. The roots of a master are always temporary exhibitions. They focus on artists of the 20th and 21st centuries who were inspired or inspired by the work and / or life of Vincent van Gogh.
2014
Guestatelier Kloosterhotel Zin, Vught 2014
The Atelier van ZIN is an inspiring space to get away from the issues of the day.
2005
Europees Keramisch Werkcentrum, 's-Hertogenbosch 2005
Sundaymorning@ekwc is an international workplace where artists, designers and architects explore the technical and artistic possibilities of ceramics.
residencies abroad
exhibitions
2025
Alter Ego, Exhibition 50PK Ede, The Netherlands
Exhibition Nicolas Dings en Jenny Ymker
Van April 4 - May 25, 2025
Art space 50 PK, Kazernelaan, Ede
Friday-Sunday: 12.00 - 17.00 uur
2024
Tree of Jesse, duo exhibition, Anningahof Zwolle
In the large interior space of the Anningahof estate Jenny Ymker and Nicolas Dings present a 'Wunderkamer' under the title of "Tree of Jesse", in which they respond to the concept of identity
Landgoed Anningahof Hessenweg 9 8028 PA Zwolle, The Netherlands
Wednesday t/m Sunday 13.00 – 18.00 p.m. 12 May t/m 27 October 2024
Solo exhibition, Galerie ArtCore, Zutphen
23- 25 August, 2024
Friday August 23, 4.00 p.m.to 7.00 p.m, Saturday and Sunday 1.00 p.m.-6.00 p.m
Welcome!
Het Uur Blauw (The blue hour), group-exhibition, Black Swan Gallery, Brugge Belgium
18 May- 16 June 2024
Black Swan Gallery, Brugge, Belgium
Water, group exhibition, Boghossian Foundation, Museum Villa Empain, Brussel, Belgium
The Boghossian Foundation presents the exhibition Water, a poetic and emotional exploration into the oeuvre of South Korean artist Kim Tschang-Yeul, renowned for his depictions of water droplets. The exhibition tackles the various manifestations of water through a wealth of contemporary artworks and in situ installations by artists from all backgrounds.
Set in the breath-taking Art Deco walls of the Villa Empain, Water proposes a myriad of unique artistic approaches by artists exploring a timeless and universal theme. From the smallest droplet of water to the vastness of the ocean, Water explores the ever-changing states of water and the different ways.
Artists:
Geneviève Asse, Patrick Bailly-Maître-Grand, Bianca Bondi, Daniel Buren, Yves Chaudouët, José Dávilla, Olafur Eliasson, Jean-Michel Folon, Nadia Guerroui, Ann Veronica Janssens, Elizaveta Konovalova, Elias Kurdy, Olivier Leroi, Céline Pagès & Christine Marchal, Asunción Molinos Gordo, Benoît Pype, Walid Raad, Philippe Ramette, Benjamin Rossi, Marion Schutz, Léon Spilliaert, Kim Tschang- Yeul, Félicien Umbreit, Bill Viola, Bao Vuong, Jenny Ymker, Jeff Zimmerman. Film door Oan Kim en Brigitte Bouillot.
19 October 2023 - 10 March 2024
Villa Empain, Brussels, Belgium
2023
10 - 24 december 2023
Jan van Hoof Galerie, 's-Hertogenbosch
Artists: Eelco Brand, Bernard Heese, Jurriaan Molenaar, Nicolas Dings, Marjolein Mandersloot, Janpeter Muilwijk, Ronald Versloot, Rob Regeer, Joost van de Toorn, Nicolas Dings en Jenny Ymker
19 - 26 November 2023
RAI Amsterdam
Stand 14: Jan van Hoof gallery, 's-Hertogenbosch
Artists:
Eelco Brand, Bernard Heesen, Nicolas Dings, Jorn van Leeuwen, Marjolein Mandersloot, Jurriaan Molenaar, Janpeter Muilwijk, Rob Regeer, Joost van de Toorn, Ronald Versloot, Jenny Ymker
Solo exhibition, International Photobiennial, Oostende Belgium
The second edition of the International Photobiennial Ostend highlights contemporary and conceptual photographic works in various indoor and outdoor locations. A trail of surprising works by more than 30 photographers will take place in the Queen of seaside towns, from Fort Napoleon to Mu.ZEE. This second edition will take place from 16 September to 12 November 2023.
Article in l'Oeil de la Photographie:
https://loeildelaphotographie.com/en/ostend-international-photography-biennale-2023-jenny-ymker/
Muse Contemporary at Artweeks Akaretler, Istanbul, Turkey
Muse Contemporary at ArtWeeks Akaretler
3-16 november 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
X exhibition PARK, , Platform for visual arts, Tilburg
09.09 - 15.10 2023
Igshaan Adams (ZA)
Korrie Besems (NL)
Bram Braam (NL/DE)
Tim Breukers (NL)
Ricardo van Eyk (NL)
Nadia Naveau (BE)
Charlotte Schleiffert (NL)
Kristina Schuldt (DE)
Nina van de Ven (NL)
Jenny Ymker (NL)
In October 2013, PARK opened its doors. A festive exhibition now celebrates its tenth anniversary. From each year, one exhibiting artist has been chosen for the anniversary exhibition entitled 'X'. These participants indicate the quality and range of the programme with which PARK has been shaped over the past decade.
The opening on Saturday 9 September at 4pm will be performed by Martijn van Nieuwenhuyzen, director of De Pont museum. You are cordially invited.
Anniversary exhibition, Jan van Hoof Gallery, 's-Hertogenbosch
12 March - 2 April 2023
De ontmoeting, AIR artists Park Zuiderhout 2022, In collaboration with Stedelijk Museum Breda
14 January - 12 February 2023
Exhibition 'De ontmoeting' made possible by Park Zuiderhout and Stedelijk Museum Breda with Wia van Dijk, Yannick Verhoeven en Jenny Ymker.
Location: Projectruimte van Chassé Theater Breda, Claudius Prinsenlaan 8, 4811DK Breda
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 1 pm till 8 pm
2022
Muse Contemporary Gallery, group exhibition, Istanbul Turkey
17.11. 2022 - 17.12.2022
20-27 November 2022
Gallery Jan van Hoof, stand 14
Artists: Jeroen Allart, Jurriaan Molenaar, Marjolein Manderslooot, Nicolas Dings, Eelco Brand, Benard Heesen, Joost van den Toorn, Jorn van Leeuwen, Rob Regeer en Jenny Ymker.
Contextile 2022, Contemporary Textile Art Biennial, Guimaraes Portugal
September 3 - October 30, 2022, Guimaraes, Portugal
Gelenegi Gelecegi; exhibition of 7 European female artists, Cermodern Ankara, Turkey
Exhibition which will be held with the attendance of female textile artist from seven participating countries alongside Turkey.
29 May -12 June 2022
Cermodern, Ankara
See Gelenegi Gelecegi Dokumak and Gelenegi Gelecegi Dokumak final
Link article newspaper
Appel Gallery's; Werkwarenhuis, s Hertogenbosch
Art in a special location
Exhibition of Appèl Gallery's ,Werkwarenhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch
26 May - 12 June 2022
2021
Het genereuze gebaar, group exhibition, Museum Slager 's-Hertogenbosch NL
Exhibition in cooperation with the 'Liliana fonds'
August 15- November 15, 2021
Museum Slager 's-Hertogenbosch
Everlasting moment, solo exhibition Jan van Hoof gallery, 's-Hertogenbosch
The exhibition took place on the occasion of the publication of the book Everlasting moment.
26 September -17 October 2021
Jan van Hoof gallery, 's-Hertogenbosch
End of Season, group exhibition Jan van Hoof galerie, 's-Hertogenbosch
Group exhibition, Jan van Hoof Galerie s'Hertogenbosch
28 May - 27 June 2021
2020
From 5 September 2020 till 28 February 2021 the Vincent van Goghhuis in Zundert presents the exhibition 'Van Gogh naar nu'. These recent acquisitions from the museumcollection make visible that, for artists, Van Gogh still is an actual source of inspiration.
No PAN Amsterdam this year, Jan van Hoof galerie, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Unfortunately no PAN Amsterdam this year. That is why an exhibition in the gallery with new work by the PAN participants.
15 November - 6 December 2020
Jan van Hoof Gallery, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
St. Leopold Friedenspreis, finalists exhibition, Klosterneuburg, Austria
Stift Klosterneuburg, Austria
Imagination and Reality, Artvark, Bloemendaal, The Netherlands
nothing is what it seems and nothing seems what it is
Artvark presents: Simone van Bakel and Jenny Ymker
Release: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October from 11 am to 5 pm. Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Castellvm Aqvae, Hoge Duin en Daalseweg 21b Bloemendaal, The Netherlands
Contextile 2020, Guimaraes, Portugal
Taking part in the Contemporary Art Biennial 2020, Sep 5 to Oct 25, Guimarães, Portugal.
Benefit voor Brabant, PARK-platform for visual arts, Tilburg, The Netherlands
Benefit for Brabant, PARK, Tilburg, 8 August- 30 August 2020
2019
PAN 2019, Art fair, RAI Amsterdam
Finalists Exhibition Luxembourg Art Prize 2019, Pinacothèque, Luxembourg
Über Mensch, Exhibition PARK, platform for visual arts, Tilburg
Solo exhibition van GoghGalerie, Zundert
Watou kunstenfestival 2019, Watou, Belgium
Nord Art, International Art exhibition, Büdelsdorf, Germany
Kunst RAI/Art Amsterdam 2019, Amsterdam
Solo-exhibition Amphia ziekenhuis, Breda
2018
PAN, beurs voor kunst antiek en design, RAI Amsterdam
Onzichtbare draden, Jan van Hoof galerie, ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Er was eens... , group exhibition, Stadsfestival Damme, Belgium
Bloom, group exhibition, Karmelklooster Drachten
Contextille 2018, Textiel Biënnale, Portugal
25 jaar Jan van Hoof Galerie, exhibition, ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Kunst RAI/ Art Amsterdam 2018, Amsterdam
Gewapend met schoonheid, group exhibition, castle Muiderslot, Muiden
Book presentation and solo exhibition, castle Ammersoyen, Ammerzoden
2017
PAN, art fair, Amsterdam
Kunstkamer Delft, group exhibition, Delft
De lucht is diep, duo exhibition, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch
Water, summerexhibition 2017, museum de Fundatie Zwolle
New Weef, group exhibition, Alkmaar
Appèl, Pop-up Kunstgalerie, Eindhoven
For Real, art fair, Amsterdam
2016
Leven met aandacht, group exhibition, Stedelijk museum Zwolle
Averechts, group exhibition Paviljoen Welgelegen, Haarlem
Neverland, solo exhibition, Jan van Hoof galerie, Den Bosch
Kunst Rai, art fair, Amsterdam
Tegendraads op doek, group exhibition, Witteveen Visual art centre, Amsterdam
Realisme, art fair, Amsterdam
exhibitions before 2016 (selection)
2015
Kunstmaand Ameland, solo exhibition, Ballum
2015
In ontreddering de kalmte bewaren, group exhibition, Circa... dit, Arnhem
2014
Breinweefsels, solo exhibition, Jan van Hoof galerie 's-Hertogenbosch
2014
Koppelkunst, group exhibition, Hofke van Chantraine, Turnhout, Belgium
2010
Solo exhibition, Textileweekend, Tilburg
2009
Hello-Goodbye, group exhibition, Openluchtmuseum Arnhem
2006
Labyrint, group exhibition, Rijksmuseum Twente, Enschede
2005
group exhibition, Rijnstate hospital, Arnhem
2004
Lokal experiments, ArToll-Kunstlabor, Bedburg-Hau, Germany
2004
ArToll 10Jahrestages, Bedburg-Hau, Germany
2003
Alfa&omega, group exhibition, Outline, Amsterdam
2003
Deelname Pépinières pour jeunes Artistes, Graz, Austria
2002
Galleri Konstepidemin, solo exhibition, Göteborg, Sweden
publications
2022
Air de Missie, publication Artist in residence Jenny Ymker
Gelenegi/Gelecegi, catalogue exposition 8 textile artists Cermodern Ankara Turkije
2021
Everlasting moment, Book of Jenny Ymker art work, Komma publishers (ISBN 9789083142975)
ISBN 9789083142975
2020
'Was leid tut', Catalog; Stift Klosterneuburg, Austria 2020
Catalog 'Was leid tut'; Stift Klosterneuburg, Austria 2020
Talents Contemporains, Les finalistes, 8ème édition. Catalog Foundation Francois Schneider Wattwiller, France
2019
Saudade, catalogue Watou 2019, Belgium
Nord Art, catalogue 2019, Büdelsdorf Germany
2018
Contextille 2018, Textile Biennial Portugal, catalogue
Jenny Ymker, Book of Jenny Ymker art work, edition Jan van Hoof gallery
2017
Reflectie, troost en doorgeven, Art collection DELA overview
Water, zomer expositie 2017, catalogue, ISBN 978 90 82231427
2016
Palet, Art magazine
grants
2004
Subsidy Provincie Gelderland
2001
Subsidy Beeldende Kunst Provincie Gelderland
Art Grant, Fonds van Beeldende Kunsten, Amsterdam
1999
Subsidy Visual Arts Provincie Gelderland
education
2006 - 2010