Here at Entrepotdok 42A stands Gallerie Weerdruk. It is a place where art and printing meet. Stichting Weerdruk founded this gallery. It promotes traditional printing techniques. Martin Veltman and Wiek Molin started the foundation in 1996. They wanted to encourage craftsmanship.
Gallerie Weerdruk hosts many exhibitions. These shows display diverse art forms. You might see photography. Perhaps collage books or sculptures. The gallery supports both established and emerging artists.
Orna Wertman had a show here. It was called “23 Houses Dead Windows”. Her art explores themes of home. She uses photos and collage books. Wertman even created a unique book. It responded to a work by Les Levine.
You could have seen work by Andrè Thijssen. He is a photographer and artist. Thijssen has worked for major media outlets. His images often provoke questions. They encourage you to look closer.
Bert Grotjohann celebrated his 85th birthday here. His art filled four locations nearby. At Gallerie Weerdruk his graphic work was on display. Grotjohann’s style is unique. He mixes spontaneity with detail.
Anna Cairoli showed her bookbinding art. She experiments with materials. Cairoli combines tradition with modern ideas. Her work gives books a new life. She collaborates with artists and photographers.
Richard Pakker’s studio had an exhibition. Pakker innovated Dutch comic culture. He drew letters by hand. These replaced standard typeset letters. His studio made strips for Dutch magazines.
Adam Blotter and Ed Visser displayed their LSD blotter art. These Amsterdam seals circulated globally. Iconic designs like “Bicycle Day 1943” were shown.
Johan van der Dong curated “Lost Words”. This exhibit explored translation. Sixteen artists combined words and images. The show featured various disciplines.
Frank Herrebout researched “De Wilde Plakker”. This mysterious figure put up posters in Amsterdam. The exhibit included posters and photos. It explored this unsolved mystery.
Francesca Patella showed her designs. She also displayed her photographs. Patella creates small edition works. She uses wood and lead letters.
Frits Jonker created a Wunderkammer here. He is a collector of overlooked objects. Jonker has a passion for typography.
Frans van Lier makes recollages. He uses torn pieces of posters. His art combines words and images. These are displayed on canvas.
Marcel Bakker studied graphic design. He worked for De Waarheid newspaper. Bakker is a versatile designer.
Lino Hellings founded PAPA. This is an international photo press agency. PAPA documented twelve Amsterdam neighborhoods. They created a cultural photo archive.
Gallerie Weerdruk is more than a gallery. It is a community space. It fosters creativity. It keeps traditional techniques alive. Stop by on weekends or by appointment. Discover the beauty of print and art.