Michiel Schuurman - We try to close

Although this episode of Schrank is finished for quite some time, the cabinet is secretly still filled with Michiel Schuurman's work. (I was busy, I got lazy and than I got busy again.) That worked out well for past Sunday's surprise visitor, who was two weeks late for the finissage. And today it came of good use when Michiel had to give a portfolio-talk to a group of American students.

Michiel Schuurman - Finissage

Schrank8 is open the entire week for appointments. And to finish in style there's a last option to visit this Schrank's edition this Sunday. We talk a little, we drink a little and we see the terror and beauty by graphic designer, poster maker, silk screen fanatic and color magician Michiel Schuurman. Drop by and join us!

Finissage Michiel Schuurman
Sunday July 4th
15.00 - 18.00 hrs
Wagenaarstraat 331
Amsterdam (Oost)

More finissages on that same day and in the same neighborhood:
- P//////AKT: Beyond Lines - Charlott Markus
- Service Garage: REVISIT EXQUISIT - Kaleb de Groot & Roosje Klap

Michiel Schuurman - Exhibition #3

A Schrank filled with Michiel Schuurman's work proves that graphic terror can look cosy and soothing! Don't hesitate to drop by and check it out for yourself. The show runs until July 4th.
Please announce your visit to check if I'm in.
hansje@hansje.net or call 06 - 412 415 46

Michiel Schuurman - Opening

Yes, we are open! (until July 4th)




My favorite bartender-ladies Suzanne and Babette took the effort of coming all the way from Arnhem (even during their stressful graduation) to serve us 224 beers and 18 bottles of wine. Thanks girls!

Isabella Rozendaal and Julia amazed all of us by setting up a true food exhibition with delicious sophisticated snacks: Chocolate cake with chocolate nut glaze / Thai basil dipping sauce / Edamame-miso-ginger spread / Blue cheese dip, Bagna cauda - Butter sauce with anchovies, capers, lemon, garlic, parsley / Indonesian coconut meatballs / Bolinhos de bacalhao - Brasilian salted cod balls / Indonesian peanut sauce / Edamame beans / Spicy caramelized nuts / Brasilian black bean soup / Spicy mango salsa, all served with nacho's, bread and crudités.

And the only leftovers were lemon parts!

Michiel Schuurman - In Progress

While listening to the prognoses of the Dutch elections on the radio, we are preparing the show of Michiel Schuurman for the opening this Friday June 11th.

You are invited for the opening to see the work of graphic designer, poster maker, silk screen fanatic and color magician Michiel Schuurman on Friday June 11th from 17.00 - 20.00 hrs at Wagenaarstraat 331, Amsterdam (and after that on appointment until July 4th).

With all Michiel's amazing posters you would almost forget he also designs smaller items.

Michiel Schuurman - Invitation

Schrank8 proudly presents its third exhibition. The cabinet will be invaded by the graphic beauty and terror of Michiel Schuurman.
You are invited for the opening on Friday June 11th, 17.00 - 20.00 hrs
Wagenaarstraat 331, Amsterdam

(Poster by Hansje van Halem)

Michiel and I met a couple of life times ago at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague. We were in the same class. We were struggling with school and neither of us were sure if we wanted to become graphic designers when we were grown up.
Over the last decade, we've had countless beers and many talks about our ups and downs within graphic design and running our own business. We've always inspired each other, reflected on each other, worked with and for each other. When needed, we give each other the confidence or insecurity to be able to continue working.
From my perspective I can say that Michiel has reinvented himself a couple of times over the years. With childhood roots in graffiti and after adolescent flirts with photography and editorial aspirations, finally his career as a manager at a copy shop turned out to be the kick off to his life as a graphic designer. And a great one I might say... I collect his work and he collects mine. But I always keep his work locked up in drawers, to make sure I don't get too influenced.
For this occasion I'll break the rule and immerse my living room cabinet in his work.