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FACES OP HET GESPREK

2010-03-18T22:15:00.001+01:00

Donderdag 18 maart. 21:15 uur op Het Gesprek

Faces wordt het inspirerende verhaal van de Franse fotograaf en straatkunstenaar JR vertelt. JR ondernam in maart 2007 de grootste illegale fototentoonstelling ooit. Hij voorzag de Veiligheidsmuur in Israël van enorm grote portretten van Israëli en Palestijnen met hetzelfde beroep. De enorme posters met lachwekkende portretten hangen zij aan zij op de veiligheidsmuur maar ook in openbare ruimtes. JR probeert zo op een luchtige manier de complexiteit en absurditeit van de situatie in het Midden Oosten ter discussie te stellen. Niet alleen de wildplakacties en de fotoshoots, maar ook de vaak verrassende en emotionele reacties van Israëlische en Palestijnse voorbijgangers komen in beeld, en worden onderdeel van het kunstproject.

De documentaire 'Faces' heeft op de 6e editie van het International Film Festival On Human Rights in Genève de speciale juryprijs gewonnen voor 'the best artisitic contribution'.

WOMEN INC FESTIVAL 2010

2010-03-04T17:21:00.000+01:00

RIDICULOUS RULES SERIES: UPDATE

2010-03-04T17:15:00.002+01:00

It's official. Anneloes van Gaalen’s book series Ridiculous Design Rules is a big international success.

Never Use White Type on a Black Background is enjoying its 3rd print run.

Never Leave the House Naked will be enjoying its 2nd print run.

And this Spring The Medium is the Message will also enjoy its 2nd print run.

The book has been sold to different countries including China, Croatia and Brasil. And following Urban Outfitters Europe, Urban Outfitters America will also stock the book.

CHARLIE & THE BRANDING FACTORY

2010-03-04T17:14:00.000+01:00

Taking to the factory floor at AMFI on March 10th and sharing their insight into 'Language & Branding' is Anneloes van Gaarlen (paperdollwriting.com), Ellen Bokkinga (newverbalizers.com) and Emma Vans-Colina (digital copywriter at Riot/180). Tickets free but limited!

WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING

2010-01-21T21:59:00.005+01:00

Never Leave the House Naked And 50 other Ridiculous Fashion Rules

"It makes a great little gift for any fashionista or perhaps those who need to learn the first rule: "Never leave the house naked."
Mocoloco

"The book is neatly designed. Small format, great graphics and plenty of illustrations commissioned to talented young graphic designers. The quotes either sharply confirm the rule or contradict them with wit and conviction leading you to believe that there is no rule. What remains, however, is the pleasure to discuss, question or embrace these rules."
we make money not art

"Part 3 of van Gaalen’s Ridiculous design Rules series, the book scrutinizes some of the established fundamentals of fashion, supported by quotations from some of fashion’s leading figures."
Dezeen

The Medium is the Message and 50 other Ridiculous Advertising Rules

"A light-hearted look at more rules to break, play with or embrace, this time in the world of advertising, this little black book is another compilation of great quotes and graphics. Make no mistake: this is not a definitive list of rules to abide by, but a fun package of thoughts wrapped up in a black package with a blue ribbon."
Mocoloco

"The book light-heartedly pokes fun at statements that, either for good or bad, have become clichéd principles of advertising."
Dezeen

"Author Anneloes van Gaalen has written 3 books, each well designed itself, and a great way to have al augh and take ease of how seriously we take all this stuff."
slamxhype

AMSTERDAM CREATIVE METROPOLIS #1

2010-01-14T13:34:00.003+01:00

NEW BOOK OUT: RIDICULOUS ADVERTISING RULES

2009-12-11T20:47:00.001+01:00

The Medium is the Message and 50 other Ridiculous Advertising Rules

Every single day we’re bombarded with a regular onslaught of advertising. The paper you read, the magazine you buy, the radio show you listen to: they all feature ads. There’s product placement on TV and on the silver screen. And the moment you go online you’re exposed to anything from pop-up ads to spam. And let’s not forget about the public transport that is covered in slogans, and the enormous billboards and flashy neon signs that are all there in the public domain, vying for your attention. No opportunity is wasted by the ad men to grab the attention of potential customers and entice, seduce or convince them to buy a certain product, service or idea.

Not surprising then that advertising has been called the greatest art form of the 20th century, as well as the biggest evil man has ever produced. Whether or not you believe in a thing called ARTvertising or of the opinion that advertising, along with branding and marketing, is downright diabolical, you’re bound to find this book a source of inspiration.

We’ve collected and researched a total of 51 rules, including “The Medium is the Message,” “Make the Logo Bigger” and that old favorite “Sex Sells.” All the great ad men and women make an appearance, sharing their thoughts and insights. The aim in making this book was not to list all the rules that a budding copywriter or marketer needs to adhere to. Nor did we want to decide which rules are indeed ridiculous and which are valuable words of wisdom. Instead consider this book a source of comfort, joy or good old fun. After all, it’s like American advertising executive Jerry Della Femina (1936) once said: “Advertising is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.”

Also available in the Ridiculous Design Rules series:
Never Use White Type on a Black Background and 50 other Ridiculous Design Rules
Never Leave the House Naked and 50 other Ridiculous Fashion Rules

Click here for a live preview

NEW BOOK OUT: RIDICULOUS FASHION RULES

2009-12-11T20:43:00.002+01:00

Never Leave the House Naked and 50 other Ridiculous Fashion Rules.

The international fashion police is a force to be reckoned with. Armed with a seemingly endless list of rules, it dictates all the do’s and don’ts and acts as judge and jury in dealing with those guilty of committing a fashion faux-pas. But while some of the rules that are enforced by the fashion-conscious are nothing short of ridiculous, others serve more as words of wisdom that can prevent people from committing a crime against fashion.

This book contains fifty-one rules like “Dress Your Age", "When in Doubt Wear Red", "Shoes and Bags Must Always Match” and “Never Wear Tights with Open-toed Shoes”, which can be twisted, broken or ignored altogether. Our aim is not to list all the rules that you need to adhere to. Nor do we take sides in the whole rules debate. After all, creativity knows no bounds and therefore it seems rather ridiculous to restrict that creativity by sticking to a couple of age-old rules. However, in some cases the rules seem more like the basic principles of dress that should be loved, honored and obeyed.

Rest assured that whichever side of the fence you sit on in this whole fashion rules debate, you’re bound to find this book a source of inspiration, comfort or joy.

Also available in the Ridiculous Design Rules series:
Never Use White Type on a Black Background and 50 other Ridiculous Design Rules
The Medium is the Message and 50 other Ridiculous Advertising Rules

Click here for a live preview

STREETLAB BUSINESS CASE: 'THE RULES'

2009-12-11T20:37:00.002+01:00

Streetlab Businesscase: F*ck the rules! Host Farid Benmbarek talks to author Anneloes van Gaalen about the fifty ridiculous design and fashion rules she discussed in her past books. How ridiculous are those rules? Should you stick to the rules? Business case with interesting examples, which include Gookie (Gummo en Fryling), Jeroen Disch (Lava grafisch ontwerpers) and Ellen Bokkinga (Identity Strategy).

MARCEL WANDERS: AMSTERDAM CREATIVE CAPITAL

2009-11-28T20:50:00.001+01:00

On November 27 Dutch designer Marcel Wanders presented his book "Amsterdam’s Creative Capital." The book, edited by Willemijn van Herwijnen, highlights Amsterdam's creative history. Anneloes van Gaalen worked on the book as researcher, translator and copywriter.

2ND PRINT OF RIDICULOUS DESIGN RULES

2009-11-23T20:30:00.001+01:00

'Never Use White Type on a Black Background and 50 other Ridiculous Design Rules' is already enjoying its second print run!

ARTMOCO REVIEW

2009-08-31T21:15:00.001+02:00

"Never Use White Type on a Black Background: And 50 Other Ridiculous Design Rules by Anneloes van Gaalen is a very tidy little volume that questions the validity of fifty so-called rules pertaining to the world of design.

Through the use of countless quotes, great graphics and a liberal dose of humour, the areas of fashion, product and graphic design, photography and lifestyle are examined with a grain of salt. This is a fun book for designers, rule makers and breakers, or anyone with opinions."
Art MoCo review

INTERVIEW + REVIEW AFRICA'S LEADING DESIGN MAGAZINE

2009-08-27T16:02:00.006+02:00

DESIGN> magazine, Africa’s leading multidisciplinary design magazine, published an article with Anneloes van Gaalen, as well as a great review.

"DESIGN> asked van Gaalen why this book is intended to be more than mere fun. Her response: 'The aim was not to list all the rules that a designer needs to adhere to. Nor did I take sides in the whole rules debate. Design is in many ways a universal language. Of course a designer or even consumer brings his or her own cultural baggage to the table, but there are rules and adages that can and will transcend all that. I firmly believe that you need to know your classics.' She ironically quotes an old saying: 'You need to know the rules before you can you can break them.'

Curated Mag summarizes the book's content and intentions quite accurately in its review: 'You’ve probably heard these design adages on several occasions (0r many more). You may even know the history behind them. Even if you do, Anneloes van Gaalen might teach you something. Or, just make you laugh.'

With this book, van Gaalen also challenges a few other rules that are not included in the text such as 'book titles should be short and catchy,' 'books that are intended to inform and educate cannot be written in a style that is cheeky and flavored with irony,' and ultimately, 'Guard against stereotyping! No serious writer on design should call his or her company Paperdoll if they are intelligent, talented, blond and vivacious.' Considering the latter statement, van Gaalen walks the talk and slaughters a few other myths known to the design profession."

WALLPAPER REVIEW

2009-08-06T22:36:00.006+02:00

The style bible that is Wallpaper Magazine carried a review of the book on their website...

"The subtitle of this neat little book from Bis Publishers is '… and 50 other ridiculous design rules,' which should give you some idea of the tone. A gentle poke at the strictures and regulations that still echo around the more reactionary studios and ateliers.

Produced by author Anneloes van Gaalen and creative consultancy Lemon Scented Tea, this handy aphorism debunker should help every aspiring creative and client cut through the clichés. Is 'the client always right?' And should you use 'cleavage or legs, never both'?

The book doesn't profess to have any answers, but at least it will steel you for the inevitable clash come presentation time."

See inside this little book designed to help aspiring creatives cut through the clichés

REVIEWS RIDICULOUS DESIGNBOOK

2009-08-04T18:05:00.003+02:00

We're working hard on two new editions to the Ridiculous Design Rules series. Never Leave the House Naked (on Ridiculous Fashion Rules) and The Medium is the Message (on Ridiculous Advertising Rules) will come out later this year.

Meanwhile, press and public alike are still raving about the first book Never Use White Type on a Black Background: and 50 other Ridiculous Design Rules. We've uploaded a few of the reviews, there are more, but they still need to be scanned.

http://issuu.com/paperdollwriting

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER RAVE REVIEW

2009-08-04T15:55:00.002+02:00

VOLKSKRANT REVIEW

2009-07-24T09:33:00.003+02:00

'Voor dit alleraardigste boekje grasduinde en googelde Anneloes van Gaalen 51 stelregels, wijsheden en vooroordelen bij elkaar over (grafisch) ontwerp. Ze vertelt waar ze vandaan komen, onderbouwt ze én weerlegt ze. In woord en beeld. Al vanaf de voorpagina: die is zwart, de titel is in wit gezet. Hetzelfde geldt natuurlijk voor het hoofdstukje over deze boude stelling.' - Jan Pieter Ekker in de Volkskrant.

COOL HUNTING READING LIST

2009-07-20T17:36:00.003+02:00

Cool Hunting Summer 2009 Reading List

"With the dog days of summer just around the corner, our thoughts turn to languid afternoons spent in the park, on the beach or the backyard—if we're lucky enough to have one. Few activities are better for the slow life than a quiet summer read. With that in mind, we asked Cool Hunting contributors to offer up their suggestions for this season's most enjoyable and inspirational books. We're confident you'll find a title or two that suits your taste as well."

Ridiculous Design Rules made the list:
Never Use White Type on a Black Background: And 50 Other Ridiculous Design Rules by Anneloes van Gaalen
"50 Ridiculous Design Rules" presents a collection of inspirational and delusional design jargon intended to question preconceived notions of layout, type, and technique. An interactive website even lets savvy designers weigh in with their own silly and sometimes insightful axioms. Available now through BIS Publishers for €15 and for pre-order on Amazon.—Kelsey Keith

INDIE BRANDS: MARCH 2010

2009-07-04T17:08:00.003+02:00

NEW RIDICULOUS RULES BOOK

2009-07-04T17:03:00.007+02:00

Ridiculous Fashion and Advertising Rules will hit bookstores in October 2009, Ridiculous Typography and Web Rules will come out in March 2010.
www.ridiculousdesignrules.com

WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING

2009-07-04T16:57:00.005+02:00

“A new book entitled ‘Never Use White Type on a Black Background’ by Anneloes van Gaalen makes design platitudes up into fullspread graphics accompanied by a series of quotes that show how the saying was revised, rethought and, in some cases, rejected over time. The result is a small-scale oral history of each rule.”
Fast Company

"The subtitle of this neat little book from Bis Publishers is '… and 50 other ridiculous design rules,' which should give you some idea of the tone. A gentle poke at the strictures and regulations that still echo around the more reactionary studios and ateliers. Produced by author Anneloes van Gaalen and creative consultancy Lemon Scented Tea, this handy aphorism debunker should help every aspiring creative and client cut through the clichés."
Wallpaper

"Anneloes van Gaalen has gathered some of the better known rules as they relate to the design discipline, including fashion, typography, art and advertising. The illustrated book is peppered with quotes from the famous and not-so-famous; like a condensed version of Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, but for design professionals."
Daily Icon

"'50 Ridiculous Design Rules' presents a collection of inspirational and delusional design jargon intended to question preconceived notions of layout, type, and technique."
Cool Hunting

“You’ve probably heard these design adages on several occasions (0r many more). You may even know the history behind them. Even if you do, Anneloes van Gaalen might teach you something. Or, just make you laugh. “
Curated Mag

“Are we seeing the birth of a new series like the hugely popular “Dummies” series? I don’t think it’s too ridiculous an assumption to make, do you?”
Marketingweb

“The title of the book breaks all the rules about how book titles should be short and catchy, which is the same sort of cheeky irony that flavours the rest of the text.”
Design.nl

“Mandatory reading for every design student. Entertaining to all those interested in design. And a good tool to keep designers on their toes. Highly recommended.”
moorsmagazine

“Writers Anneloes van Gaalen is an avid follower of design and fashion. in her new book ridiculous design rules, she frivolously analyzes the rules of design and fashion and lays bare all the dos and don’ts for you to follow…or to ignore.”
Superfuture

MINT MAGAZINE

2009-07-04T16:52:00.004+02:00

I had the pleasure of teaching at AMFI this past semester and am very proud of the magazine the students went on to make together with Frank Jurgen Wijlens and Charlotte Lokin.

Open publication - Free publishing - More mint

RIDICULOUS RULES ON BOOMERANG

2009-05-05T11:32:00.001+02:00

PREVIEW BOOK

2009-04-19T15:59:00.001+02:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More background

NEW BOOK COMING OUT

2009-03-30T17:16:00.004+02:00

Never Use White Type on a Black Background: and 50 other Ridiculous Design Rules

The world of design is inundated with a seemingly endless list of rules. “Less is More,” “Form Follows Function,” “Keep it Simple,” “Dress Your Age,” and the list goes on and on. Some designers consider these rules as valuable words of wisdom, which serve as a guiding line and source of inspiration. Others perceive them as mere restrictions: design dogmas and fashion formulae that need to be bended, twisted or broken altogether.

Whichever side of the fence you sit on in this whole rules debate, you’re bound to find this book a source of inspiration, comfort, joy or just plain old fun.

Because, ultimately, every rule related to, or governing, design is ridiculous.

ISBN: 978-90-6369-207-0
Author & Editorial Director: Anneloes van Gaalen
Design: Lilian van Dongen Torman
Notes: Publishing date: May 2009
Format: hardcover
Dimensions: 12 x 17 cm
Pages: 160

NEW PROJECTS

2008-12-05T01:23:00.006+01:00

Starting January 1st 2009, Anneloes van Gaalen will partner up with the renowned Lava Graphic Designers.
The new year also brings the publication of 2 new books, one at Marcel Wanders' new publishing house and one at BIS.
More info will follow shortly...

MARCEL WANDERS BOOK: AMSTERDAM'S CREATIVE CAPITAL

2008-12-05T01:11:00.007+01:00

During next week's Hong Kong Business of Design Week famed Dutch designer Marcel Wanders will present a 20% prototype of his book "Amsterdam’s Creative Capital." The book, edited by Willemijn van Herwijnen, highlights Amsterdam's creative history. Anneloes van Gaalen worked on the book as researcher, translator and copywriter.

UK PREMIERE FACES

2008-11-14T11:37:00.000+01:00

UK premiere of the dcoumentary Faces at the UK Jewish Film Festival in London.

FACES SCREENED IN PARIS

2008-11-12T11:26:00.002+01:00

Faces to be screened at the Festival Européen des 4 Ecrans in Paris on November 15 at cinéma MK2 Bibliothèque Paris.

FACES SCREENED AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY

2008-10-20T11:50:00.000+02:00

The documentary Faces continues to travel the world. On October 24 the film will be screened at Stanford University.

The screening of the movie is co-presented with Arab Film Festival and San Francisco Jewish Film Festival and is part of the 11th edition of the United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF).

NEDERLANDS FILM FESTIVAL

2008-09-26T14:36:00.013+02:00

The documentary ‘Faces,’ which premiered at IDFA last year, is part of the official program of the Nederlands Film Festival (Dutch Film Festival). ‘Faces’ tells the fascinating story of French photographer and street artist JR who in March 2007 embarked on the biggest illegal photo exhibition ever. Together with his friend Marco, JR pasted enormous smiling portraits of Israeli and Palestinians who hold the same job on different sides of the wall. From the first photo shoots to the eventual pasting in such hotbeds like Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, Hebron and Ramallah: the camera was there, capturing JR’s work, the pasting, but also the emotional reactions of the people of

Israel

and Palestine.

There will be two screenings:

26-09-2008 @ 22:15 uur in Louis Hartlooper Complex 3

27-09-2008 @ 18:00 uur in Hoogt 2

LE COOL BOOK IN MONOCLE

2008-09-23T12:09:00.012+02:00

The wonderful style bible that is Monocle has a loveley feature on the LE COOL book. The book is also mentioned in other October editions of tons of (inter)national magazines, including Dutch Marie Claire.

MARIE CLAIRE ITALIA

2008-09-22T12:01:00.006+02:00

The October issue of Marie Claire Italia has a special on creative talent in Europe. In total three Amsterdammers were featured: PIPS:lab, 21bis (Frank Dresmé) and Anneloes van Gaalen, whose picture was taken by photographer Lianne van de Laar.

FOUR WEEKS OF FREEDESIGNDOM

2008-09-15T00:56:00.008+02:00

Two Dutch cities. More than fifteen events. For over thirty days. Introducing: 4 Weeks of FreeDesigndom. A month-long celebration of design and fashion starting on September 10, 2008.

This September will see the first edition of 4 Weeks of FreeDesigndom. The two Dutch cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht have combined forces and for four weeks straight they will host a great variety of internationally-oriented design and fashion events. Events that cater to the needs of design and fashion aficionados, industry and media professionals, as well as the general public. It’s a month-long celebration of creativity, innovation, fashion and design right in the heart of Holland.

Anneloes van Gaalen is FreeDesigndom's Press Officer and Consultant.

STREETLAB ZUIDOOST

2008-09-10T00:48:00.002+02:00

Streetlab is a large-scale festival for young ‘street based’ fashion-makers and designers. This urban event features an unprecedented combination of fashion shows, exhibitions, workshops, master classes, music, photography and film. During 4 weeks of FreeDesigndom, Streetlab will set up shop in the Southeastern part of Amsterdam, right next to the new train station Bijlmer ArenA.

Anneloes van Gaalen was the editor of the accompanying festival guide.

DE PERS NEWSPAPER

2008-09-08T00:28:00.011+02:00

De Pers newspaper recently featured an interview with Anneloes van Gaalen...

ARTICLE IN THE OBSERVER

2008-08-08T15:00:00.004+02:00

Anneloes van Gaalen was asked to write an article on Amsterdam for The Observer's Instant Weekend section.

The Observer is a British newspaper, published on Sundays. The Guardian is its daily sister paper.

DUTCHCOWGIRLS: GIRLS LOVE GADGETS TOO

2008-08-05T22:35:00.001+02:00

DutchCowboys is a very popular Dutch marketing and techblog. Its female counterpart, DutchCowgirls, has just been launched and Anneloes van Gaalen is one of the site's bloggers / cowgirls.

MARIE CLAIRE ITALIA

2008-07-17T19:24:00.010+02:00

Marie Claire Italia is doing a feature on brand new talent from Amsterdam. Anneloes van Gaalen will be one of those featured. Here's a sneak peak at the pictures taken by photographer Lianne van de Laar.

LE COOL BOOK HITS BOOK STORES

2008-07-15T20:06:00.000+02:00

The LE COOL city guide - A Weird and Wonderful Guide to Amsterdam - hits Amsterdam book stores. Designed by Lava and edited Anneloes van Gaalen, this guide tells the story of a Dutch city filled with energy and creativity. It shows an Amsterdam away from the tourists and dope smokers, filled with secrets that will amaze the most dedicated Amsterdammers.

The book costs 19,99 Euro and is for sale at Athenaeum, American Book Center and Stedelijk Museum.

IN VIVA ONCE MORE

2008-07-14T19:03:00.002+02:00

This week, Holland's biggest woman's magazine Viva did a feature on multi-tasking career women. Three young women - Lisa Boersen, Caroline Luik and Anneloes van Gaalen - were asked about the perks and pressures that come with trying to excel at multiple jobs simultaneously.

SCREENING SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

2008-06-24T20:32:00.001+02:00

'Faces' screened at Seattle International Film Festival

Harvard Exit
May 25, 2008 11:00 AM
11:00 AM

SIFF Cinema
May 27, 2008 9:45 PM
9:45 PM

LE COOL, THE BOOK, THE PRESS

2008-06-13T22:06:00.002+02:00

Fontanel
Ooglijm
Parool
De Pers
Good2b
Newstyle
Winq
Blend
Bright
and more...

ALL FOUR BOOKS

2008-06-13T22:04:00.002+02:00

All four books are done: Amsterdam (blue), London (purple), Lisbon (green) and Madrid (yellow)

LE COOL LAUNCH

2008-06-09T19:47:00.002+02:00

What: Party to celebrate the making of a book
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Where: Edel

Thanks to all our writers & designers, friends & family, sponsors & press, DJs & VJs, critics & fans...

Check the photos...

STREETLAB LIVE

2008-05-18T21:41:00.002+02:00

Streetlab Live is een talkshow over professie en ondernemerschap in (street) fashion en art. Hoe zet je als jonge beginnende ontwerper je eigen label op? In deze tweede editie ligt de nadruk op de rol van de media en welke invloed deze heeft op het succes van beginnende ontwerpers.

Gasten: Milou van Rossum (moderedacteur Volkskrant) - Peter Bas Mensink (hoofdredacteur VICE) - Anneloes van Gaalen (schrijver/ programmamaker) - Manuel Seikritt (PR fashionagency Cream PR) - Ursula Pelt (modeontwerper) - Eatly (ontwerpersduo)

Presentatie: Farid Benmbarek (Lijn 5) Sidekick: Lee Stuart

Datum: Vrijdag 23 mei
Tijd: 20.00 – 23.00
Plaats: Pakhuis de Zwijger
Toegang: Gratis

LE COOL: BOOK LAUNCH + PARTY

2008-05-11T23:26:00.002+02:00

FACES ON TV

2008-05-08T11:20:00.003+02:00

Faces, the movie, will be screened on Dutch national television during Holland Doc on the eve of Israel's 60 year existence as a nation.
Ned 2, Time 23:45, Date May 8, 2008

Update:
If you missed it, watch the documentary on demand

IT'S COMING...

2008-04-01T23:20:00.004+02:00

FACES WINS AT GENEVA

2008-03-17T13:37:00.003+01:00

FACES won the Special Jury Award at the International Film Festival for Human Rights in Geneva.
More info: http://www.fifdh.org

FACES SHOWN AT HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL

2008-03-12T14:57:00.005+01:00

After showing at IDFA (the International Documentary Film Festival) and at Dutch cinemas, the movie Faces is being shown at the International Film Festival for Human Rights in Geneva.
Film projection of FACES, Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm.
More info: http://www.fifdh.org

BLAADJE # 4

2008-03-12T14:48:00.003+01:00

Blaadje # 4: VONKSTOF

Hoofdredactie: Petra Boers en Suzanne Hertogs (makers van Duf), Art director: Joachim Baan en als chef redactie: Anouk Tates.

Zij werkten het inspiratieconcept van Rupert van Woerkom verder uit en kwamen met het idee om Blaadje 4 in te delen naar verschillende theorieën en onderzoeksconclusies van vooraanstaande denkers over het onderwerp inspiratie en creativiteit zoals Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi, Edward de Bono en Nico Frijda.

Blaadje redactie: Paul van Liempt, Vittorio Busato, Victor Engbers, hoofdredacteur Fabian Takx (Credits), hoofdredacteur Willem Baars (JFK), hoofdredacteur Anneloes van Gaalen (Le Cool), filosoof Bas Haring, Mike Koedinger en Andrew Losowsky (oprichters Colophon 2007), Professor Samir Husni (Mr Magazine), Davi Renard (auteur The Last Magazine), Frank Wijlens (freelance journalist en docent tijdschriftenminor op het AMFI), Fidessa Docters van Leeuwen (auteur en journalist) en Georgette Koning (auteur van mode-boeken).

LE COOL PHOTOSHOOT

2008-02-29T23:29:00.004+01:00

The le cool Amsterdam book Anneloes van Gaalen has been writing and designing together with LAVA Publishers and Andrew Losowsky is almost done. Time for a photoshoot with a small portion of the writers...

photos: Lianne van de Laar

FACES RADIO INTERVIEWS

2008-02-22T00:49:00.008+01:00

RADIO
Radio Nederland Wereldomroep...click here
FunXtra...includes interview with Anneloes van Gaalen

FACES REVIEWS

2008-02-21T12:19:00.004+01:00

Faces, the movie, hit the Dutch cinemas today. NRC Next, NRC Handelsblad, De Volkskrant, Het Parool, DAG, and Amsterdam Weekly all feature reviews on the documentary.

"The concept is seemingly simple, but the execution demands an incredible amount of guts."
Mark Moorman, Het Parool

"Beautiful documentary...form and funcion are balanced in an interesting way, [this movie] will speak to a young and new audience."
Dana Linssen, NRC Handelsblad

VIVA MAGAZINE

2008-02-15T19:34:00.007+01:00

INTERVIEW VIVA MAGAZINE

2008-02-15T12:45:00.005+01:00

Viva 8 features an interview with Anneloes van Gaalen, Corrie (Bright) and Leonieke (VPRO) about their fascination for computers, the internet and gadgets. Once the domain of men, these ladies are making waves as well... huray for the new geek girls... click here.

FACES OPENING NIGHT

2008-02-14T22:06:00.000+01:00

One more week and Faces hits the cinemas...some pictures of the movie's first screening at Tuschinski during IDFA...

FACES HITS CINEMAS IN FEBRUARY

2008-02-09T20:05:00.000+01:00

The documentary ‘Faces’ will hit Dutch cinemas starting February 21.

Screening venues include: Amsterdam (Het Ketelhuis, Kriterion), Den Haag (Filmhuis Den Haag), Nijmegen (Lux Nijmegen), Rotterdam (Cinerama), Utrecht ('t Hoogt)

The documentary ‘Faces’ tells the fascinating story of French photographer and street artist JR who in March 2007 embarked on the biggest illegal photo exhibition ever. The film was officially selected for the Joris Ivens Competitie - IDFA 2007.

Based on the work of JR and Marco.

Director: Gmax
Editor: Cedric Delport
Production: Marc Berrebi and Pieter van Huystee
Associate Producter: Anneloes van Gaalen

FOAM ALBUM 2007

2008-01-31T00:16:00.000+01:00

A year at Foam is compressed into a unique album. Foam Album 07 surveys the many activities that the museum has been involved in during the last year, including the JR exhibition, as curated by Anneloes van Gaalen.

INTERVIEW FUNX

2008-01-30T02:04:00.000+01:00

Interview Anneloes van Gaalen with FunX about the JR exhibition at FOAM Photography Museum Amsterdam... click here

And the bloopers... click here

LE COOL IN DAG NEWSPAPER

2008-01-27T12:02:00.000+01:00

DAG newspaper reports on the le cool Amsterdam book that le cool editor Anneloes van Gaalen is currently writing and designing together with LAVA Publishers...

FACES SCREENED AT IFFR

2008-01-24T11:56:00.000+01:00

Screening of FACES at IFFR (International Film Festival Rotterdam) on Sunday, January 27.
09:45 Press & Industry screening

MEETING HILLARY CLINTON

2008-01-04T12:41:00.000+01:00

Anneloes and Linda van Gaalen meeting Hillary Clinton for lunch at the Amstel Hotel back in 2003.

DEDICATED FOLLOWER OF FASHION?

2008-01-01T20:47:00.000+01:00

Short interview with Anneloes van Gaalen at the opening of the new Marlies Dekkers store...

STREET ART ARTICLE PAROOL

2007-12-18T00:27:00.000+01:00

Article in Parool by Liedewij Loorbach, including interview with Anneloes van Gaalen... read here

CINERAMA FILMTHEATER TURNS 50!

2007-12-18T00:16:00.000+01:00

Op woensdag 19 december viert het laatste oude filmtheater van Rotterdam dit heuglijke feit met een unieke dag voor haar bezoekers. Vanaf 10.00 uur in de ochtend tot 22.00 uur in de avond zullen er doorlopend films vertoond worden in alle zalen van het theater. Voor slechts € 0,50 per film kunnen alle liefhebbers zich tegoed doen aan de beste speelfilms en documentaires.

Wo 19/12 om 14:45
Faces, een film van GMax (Jorens Ivens competitie IDFA 2007)

Voorpremière, daarna te zien vanaf 21 febr. In de filmtheaters
Een door snelle beats voortgestuwde film over de Franse fotograaf JR en zijn team die met de grootste illegale foto expositie ter wereld op een hilarische manier Palestijnen en Israëli naar elkaar laten kijken.

FACES: THE FILM POSTER

2007-11-17T17:16:00.000+01:00

WORLD PREMIER FACES AT IDFA

2007-11-10T00:27:00.000+01:00

World premier of the documentary Faces at IDFA on November 28. The movie will be screened at Tuschinski Theater in the presence of the director and JR. Tickets for the screening can be bought at the IDFA site.

Date: November 28
Time: 19:30
Location: Tuschinski Theater, Hall # 1

The documentary ‘Faces’ tells the fascinating story of French photographer and street artist JR who in March 2007 embarked on the biggest illegal photo exhibition ever. Together with his friend Marco, JR pasted enormous smiling portraits of Israeli and Palestinians who hold the same job on different sides of the wall. From the first photo shoots to the eventual pasting in such hotbeds like Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, Hebron and Ramallah: the camera was there, capturing JR’s work, the pasting, but also the emotional reactions of the people of Israel and Palestine.

CONCRETE CANVAS AMSTERDAM PREMIERES NOVEMBER 26

2007-11-07T23:39:00.000+01:00

Voom’s Gallery HD, the only high-definition channel devoted to the visual arts, is taking it to the streets for an in-depth look at the visually stunning and often controversial world of street art in a new half-hour weekly series, Concrete Canvas. The series explores the works of each city’s most famous -- and in some cases, infamous -- street artists, including London’s D*Face, Amsterdam’s Laser 3.14, New York’s Swoon, and Paris’ Blek le Rat, the “Godfather of Stencil Art.” Miss van Gaalen served as creative consultant for the Amsterdam episode.

Episode 6: Amsterdam
TV-G
Premieres November 26 at 8 pm ET and PT/7C
Beever’s 3D work in Holland’s most picturesque port-of-call brings to life the city’s most famous icons – tulips, canals, bridges and of course, its Dutch master painters. This episode also presents noted street artist Laser 3.14 and his “Aerosol Symphonies” exhibition, where the works of 14 street artists are married with music, as well as Faith 71, whose spray can pieces graduated from the streets to the galleries.

BLAADJE + MAGAZINE PARTY

2007-11-05T00:00:00.000+01:00

The release of Blaadje # 4 is upon us. For this year’s magazine, Miss van Gaalen got to interview Dutch fashion darling and designer Percy Irausquin, as well as the incredibly inspiring Diederiekje Bok of renowned advertising agency John Doe.

Blaadje # 4 will be launched during the Magazine Party.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
WestergasTerras, WesterUnie, WesterLiefde
21:00-04.00

THE AFTERMATH: DEBATE ON ART IN PUBLIC DOMAIN

2007-10-25T22:46:00.000+02:00

This summer the city council of Amsterdam objected to the JR exhibition. What followed was a very public debate about JR's work. Following the controversy, the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts - one of the sponsors of the JR exhibition - is organizing a debate on art and the public domain.

Parooltheater
November 5, 2007
20:00

BOOK LAUNCH: MASTERS OF RIETVELD

2007-10-24T12:53:00.000+02:00

This book contains an overview of a selection of great and important designers who have emerged from the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam. This book is almost a work of art in itself, full of visual references ordered by form, as if it were a morph. The visual concept by Coralie Vogelaar refers to the idea of an encyclopedia as we once knew it before the digital revolution. The designer’s task today is not so much to make new images as to give new meaning to the bombardment of images around us.

Book launch: Saturday 27 October at 20:00

Contributors include:
Martijn Engelbregt, Anneloes van Gaalen, Mieke Gerritzen, Oscar Kocken, Ank van Loon, Geert Lovink, Rob Schröder, TINKEBELL, and more.

WE'RE GOING TO IDFA!!!

2007-10-05T18:56:00.000+02:00

Our new JR documentary ‘FACES’ has been selected for the 20th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 2007 which will take place from 22 November – 2 December.

‘FACES’ has been selected for the Joris Ivens Competition. This means that it will be eligible for the Joris Ivens Award and the IDFA Audience Award!!

This is the best news ever!!

BLEND, STEDELIJK MUSEUM & ANDY WARHOL

2007-09-25T19:07:00.000+02:00

Forty years after the first major European Warhol exhibition in Amsterdam, the Stedelijk Museum has organised an exhibition to shed new light on the oeuvre of the celebrated Pop Art master. With film, photography, video and famous icons ranging from Marilyn Monroe, Mao and Campbell Soup Cans, Andy Warhol – Other Voices, Other Rooms is a window onto the artistic thinking of this trendsetting artist, revealing the ‘conceptual soul’ of his work.

The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue (NAi Publishers), the Andy Warhol Newspaper and a special issue of Blend magazine, which will be edited by Anneloes van Gaalen.

JR ITEM PART OF BARCELONA FILM FESTIVAL

2007-09-24T09:44:00.000+02:00

The VPRO item we made on French street photographer JR was once again selected for screening, this time at Docupolis, the International Documentary Film Festival of Barcelona, which will be held October 3-7. The documentary is in competition.

JR ITEM PART OF BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL

2007-09-22T20:09:00.000+02:00

The VPRO item we made on French street photographer JR was selected for screeningat Rhythm of the Line, the International Graffiti & Hip Hop Film Festival, which will be held in Berlin from October 12-14, 2007. The mini documentary will be screened together with the film 'From Mambo to Hip Hop' by the legendary Henry Chalfant.

JR ITEM PART OF NEW ZEALAND FILM FESTIVAL

2007-08-28T20:39:00.000+02:00

The VPRO item we made on French street photographer JR was selected for screeningat DOCNZ 2007, which will be held in Auckland 27 September - 10 October. The mini documentary is in competition so who knows, we might even win an award!

NO REST FOR THE WICKED!

2007-08-14T21:42:00.000+02:00

I was supposed to enjoy a nice quiet holiday but there were just too many cool projects thrown my way! There's a UK-based television production, as well as a couple of new clients. Blend Magazine asked if I would do their Art pages and I have also just started writing for American magazine Good! Also bought an HD film camera and have shot my first item on graffiti legend Miss Van. And then there are some other projects, which I can't discuss too much at the moment but they include a documentary, book projects, new exhibitions and some other exciting projects.

JR: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

2007-08-01T21:34:00.000+02:00

The results are in...the JR posters shall remain on the city walls until September 2, when the exhibition ends.

LE COOL IN THE ECONOMIST

2007-08-01T00:30:00.000+02:00

A few months ago I met up with a journalist of The Economist and this week there's a great article on le cool in the print edition of the authoritative weekly paper.

GIRLCORE

2007-07-29T08:08:00.000+02:00

I'm a proud member of Girlcore, which is basically a bunch of girls from the worlds of media, music, fashion and performance art helping each other out with different projects. There is a blog, a newsletter and every last Thursday of the month a party, which for the 3rd time in a row was listed in Time Out as the best party in all of London.

JR: THE CONTROVERSY

2007-07-15T21:03:00.000+02:00

A bit of media attention is nice but the current amount of media interest is pretty overwhelming. The city council has come to the conclusion that JR's photos are illegal advertising. We were told to remove the posters within 2 weeks or pay a 15.000 Euro fine! A press release was written, which was picked up by all papers (Volkskrant, NRC, Parool, AD, Amsterdam Weekly and De Standaard) and other media (NOS op 3, RTV NH, AT5) and days later the debate about JR's work and art in the public domain is gaining momentum.
"This controversy is brought to you by JR, Emile, Marco and Anneloes."

MEDIA INTEREST IN JR EXHIBITION KEEPS GROWING

2007-07-10T18:43:00.000+02:00

There has been plenty of media attention for the JR exhibition. And there seems no end in sight. US Magazine Clear will do a piece on JR, there was a mention in Linda Magazine, Viva and Miss van Gaalen was also interviewed for a filmed segment by FunX.

SAATCH & SAATCHI: 4C SIGHTSEEING TOUR

2007-06-29T21:23:00.000+02:00

A unique selection of work from some of today's most talented emerging visual artists promises to help brands seeking to understand contemporary leading-edge urban culture. Sightseeing Tour is a selection of work from 24 emerging artists from across the world. The city is their artistic playground and offers the ingredients of a contemporary tale: rules, signs, habits, private and public spaces are the starting point for narratives.
Curated by CULT-GEIST, with the help of Miss van Gaalen, the body of work explores how urban culture inspires creativity. It is the first published output from 4C; a long-term programme from CULT-GEIST and Gum @ Saatchi that celebrates the convergence of culture, content, communication and commerce.

STREETLAB FESTIVAL + FESTIVAL GUIDE

2007-06-27T19:23:00.000+02:00

From Friday July 27 till Sunday July 29 2007 Streetlab will present the first edition of a new international festival on street fashion and street art. The festival will take place at the Westergasfabriek during the Amsterdam Fashion Week with over 100 young designers and makers participating in the field of fashion, design, film, photography, street art and music.
Miss van Gaalen was the editor of the accompanying festival guide, which has a print run of no less than 80.000!

OUT NOW: FOAM MAGAZINE #11

2007-06-22T08:11:00.000+02:00

Foam_Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam and Vandejong Communications proudly present Foam Magazine #11 Young. The issue will be available in bookstores and newsstands from 26 June on.
With portfolios by: Raimond Wouda, JR, Lauren Greenfield, Oliver Sieber, Viviane Sassen, Ryan McGinley.
Essays and interviews by: Marcel Feil, David Campany, Adam Baran, Anneloes van Gaalen, Christoph Schaden, Max Houghton, Merel Bem, Catherine Somze.
Click here for a short impression.

JR FACE 2 FACE GETS RAVE REVIEWS

2007-06-19T06:34:00.000+02:00

It was a year in the making but the JR exhibition in Amsterdam and at Foam is a huge success. We've spent a whole week (both day and night!) pasting buildings all over the city. At the extremely busy opening party there were rave reviews. In fact, the reactions of the public and critics alike have been positively overwhelming! Thanks to everybody who has helped to make this happen...

MASSIVE AMOUNT OF MEDIA INTEREST IN JR EXHIBITION

2007-06-18T00:05:00.000+02:00

There has been plenty of media attention for the JR exhibition. We made the cover of De Groene Amsterdammer. And there were articles in De Groene Amsterdammer, Nieuwe Revu, NRC Handelsblad, Het Parool (twice), Amsterdam Weekly, Identity Matters, Bright, GUP, Foam Magazine, Reload Magazine, De Volkskrant, Echo, Goodies, De Morgen, State Magazine, Glamcult and there are more to follow...

RTL BOULEVARD AND NOS

2007-06-16T14:06:00.000+02:00

See some wonderful Face 2 Face items on RTL Boulevard, NOS and the Parool website.

VPRO RADIO INTERVIEW

2007-06-16T08:00:00.000+02:00

Radio interview with Anneloes van Gaalen and JR on VPRO's De Avonden. Also did a radio interview with Amsterdam FM...but no link for that one...

ADAM NEATE COMMERCIAL

2006-11-28T21:23:00.000+01:00

The Adam Neate VPRO item was made into a television commercial for E-on. Click here to see the commercial. Click here for the original item. And read about the controversy right here.

CHRIS MILK AT RESFEST

2006-11-28T18:43:00.000+01:00

Chris Milk VPRO item to be screened during Resfest.

LE COOL NOMINATED ONCE AGAIN!

2006-11-28T07:50:00.001+01:00

le cool was nominated yet again. This time for the Buzz Awards 2006. Feel free to vote!

JR BOOK

2006-11-28T07:50:00.000+01:00

French photographer JR's latest book just came out. Thanks for the shout out, JR! More JR news will follow shortly...

JR ITEM PART OF FILM FESTIVAL

2006-09-12T23:43:00.000+02:00

The Picabia item on French street photographer JR was selected for the Nederlands Online Film Festival.

LE COOL NOMINATED FOR PRIX DE NUIT

2006-09-04T21:41:00.000+02:00

Le cool Amsterdam has been up and running for just 6 months now and already we have been nominated for the Prix de Nuit, the best nightlife initiative of the last 3 years. Get voting!

DUTCH MASTERS CATALOGUE PART OF SUPERSTORE

2006-07-29T01:38:00.000+02:00

The Dutch Masters Catalogue will be sold at the exclusive Superstore during the Modefabriek, the trade event that takes place during Amsterdam International Fashion Week.

VPRO STREET ART ITEMS AT AMSTERDAM FASHION WEEK

2006-07-28T23:31:00.000+02:00

A number of Picabia and Nachtpodium street art items will be shown during the Modefabriek, the trade event that takes place during Amsterdam International Fashion Week.