The colourful universe of Bas KostersArtist Bas Kosters made his breakthrough with striking fashion collections, but over the past ten years he has also made a name for himself with textiles, drawings, graphic art and ceramics. Through these works, he tells personal stories about loneliness, happiness, freedom, sexuality and identity. Layer upon layer, colour upon colour. Always with one driving force: the desire to connect with others. Drs. Hiska Bakker (SG) interviews him at the Rijksmuseum Twenthe, where his first solo exhibition, Many Loving Arms, is on display from 14 February to 7 June. There will also be time to view the exhibition. Start interview: 19.30 hours till around 20.10 hours. Museum open till 21 hours. Students free of charge. Others: 7,50 euro. Get your (free) ticket here.Studium GeneraleRead more
Acoustics: from wooden recorders to digital sound designAcoustics is the science of sound. But when you make music, working with acoustics also becomes an art. How do you take acoustics into account when making instruments? How did they do that in the past and how is it done today when your ‘instrument’ is digital? Recorder maker and engineer Jan Bouterse talks about the recorder and the factors that determine its sound. Sound designer Jaap Visser composes music for video games, among other things, and works mainly digitally. This presents new challenges and opportunities. An evening that will be music to your ears!Read more
