Juriaan van Berkel

residency , publieke ruimte , Media , interactief , installatie , Geluid , fotografie , film , Experimenteel , Ecologie , Documentair , Digitaal , cross-over , Conceptueel , Audiovisueel , Artistiek onderzoek

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Berkveldt (founded by Noëlle Ingeveldt and Juriaan van Berkel) is a Rotterdam-based audiovisual art studio. The projects are rooted in scientifically-based research and explore the interplay between humanity and the natural world.

Through extensive research, Berkveldt incorporates practical, local, and personal knowledge to provide new insights into complex social issues. The immersive installations and audiovisual stories offer a unique perspective on the world. Berkveldt's work challenges human perceptions of reality by using magical realism to offer a different angle on societal and cultural challenges. By incorporating non-human perspectives, viewers are invited to explore the fantastical and the magical within the everyday world. Berkveldt offers a unique vision of the future, challenging dominant paradigms and encouraging us to rethink our relationship with nature.

Juriaan van Berkel graduated from the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam and achieved his Master of Arts at Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, School of Creative Transformation. He is a frequent lecturer and has worked as a creative strategist for various international organizations.

**Of Boar and Fungi: A Nuclear Love Affair** - Of Boar and Fungi: A Nuclear Love Affair is a multispecies ethnography translated into an immersive, research-based installation that traces the surprising affinities forged in the wake of nuclear disaster. Together with anthropologist Bettina Stoetzer and artist Asa Sonjasdotter, we follow wild boar, fungi, soil, and radiocesium as they entangle across European forests. Our narrative adopts the boar’s vantage as it rummages for deer truffles; small, mycorrhizal fungi flourishing around mature pine, spruce, and beech. Decades after nuclear testing and the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, radiocesium lingers in mineral-rich soils. Deer truffles draw radiocesium through their mycelia; growing below ground, they absorb contamination from deeper layers. Boar relish these fungi, and through that appetite radiation endures as a slow, ecological inheritance. Inside the installation, screened with epoxy-treated fiberglass veils, two tilted screens carry a two screen video montage while audiences rest on root-shaped cushions. We stage a deliberately messy aesthetic, a mycelial logic rather than clean geometry. You find yourself beneath the forest floor, on an earthen “carpet,” nestled among roots, looking upward through imagined soil layers toward the snouts of foraging boar. We ground the installation in cross-border fieldwork, filmed in the Netherlands and Germany, and in a toolkit we built for the task: macro-lens cinematography to capture the texture of boar snouts; self-built microphones to register vibrations in trees, soil, and fungi; and a custom-built timelapse rig to document fungal growth. From these materials we compose an audio-visual score that moves from curiosity to unease: the rustle of snouts, the soft crumble of soil, the steady hum of contaminated earth. A multilanguage voice-over, English layered with German, amplifies the installation’s dualities and European context; shifting between tongues, the narration stages a quiet tension between analysis and embodiment, echoing the work’s split vantage points. By expanding Stoetzer’s anthropological research through our audio-visual and spatial practice, we make multispecies entanglement palpable. We ask how damaged landscapes recompose relations among species; how appetite, mineral layers, and fallout bind worlds together; how the afterlives of disaster reorganize what thrives. In collaboration with: Prof. Dr. Bettina Stoetzer, Asa Sonjasdotter, Donat Istvan Kuti, Otto Calmeijer Meijburg, BioArt Laboratories. Exhibited from November 2025 until August 2026 as part of Fungi: Anarchist Designers at Het Nieuwe Instituut, Rotterdam. This project is made possible by Mondriaan fonds and by MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology.

**Perlijn, how a pod taught the earth to listen** - Perlijn is a scenographic installation and mythic narrative about transformation, reciprocity, and the promise of a renewed relationship with the earth. Conceived as a symbol for another kind of agriculture—one in which humans and nature meet as partners, it invites visitors to dwell with plant life as kin rather than resource. Inspired by Pythagorean thought, where beans were said to house souls and resemble embryos, thus signifying the beginning of life, the pod becomes a beating heart of reciprocity; a source of nourishment and connection between human, plant, and soil. In Perlijn, this lineage becomes a contemporary fable that reframes everyday eating as an ethical, cultural choice. The installation brings together voice, music, and research to create a tactile, immersive environment. Visitors are guided by sound and narrative through a slow choreography of attention. The scenography invites them to tune into the quiet rhythms of plants and the living presence of soil. Perlijn follows a movement from rupture to repair, inviting reflection on the silence that follows harm, the breath that reconnects us, and the slow time in which new meaning can take root. Perlijn does not offer a blueprint, but a possibility. A story in which the earth reclaims space through forms of intelligence that resist human planning—fungi, seeds, wind. It gestures toward an agricultural imagination rooted in diversity, not domination. At its heart lies a pod, not planted by human hands, but sprung from necessity—an interruption to centuries of habit. From this intervention, a different kind of space unfolds: a living cathedral, unbuilt yet standing strong. A world of polyphonic fields, where beans, grains, flowers, microbes, and soil breathe in unison. Through the bean, the installation invites a re-ritualization of nourishment: not as consumption, but as communion. Myth, memory, and sensory detail fold into one another to suggest the beginning of another world. The work was created in collaboration with scientist Frank Lee Harris, Don.t Istv.n Kuti, Otto Calmeijer Meijburg, Dr. Stacy Pyett, Dr. Arjan Sterken and Remco de Kluizenaar. Exhibited: Part of the solo exhibition at Kunstpodium T, as part of Murf/ Murw festival. Dutch Design Week 2025: BioArt Laboratories The research was presented during a lecture at Wageningen University.

**The Last Breath** - The artistic research for this project started with a conversation during an artist-in-residence at Wageningen University & Research, where post-harvest physiologist Dr. ir. Bastiaan Brouwer shared a disquieting insight: a harvested tomato is not dead; it still respires, produces stress hormones, and slowly suffocates. The Last Breath is an immersive installation that makes this post-harvest life perceptible. We turn this hidden metabolism into a bodily experience: sensors register real-time CO₂, humidity, and temperature fluctuations, and visitors “breathe along” with the fruit as its breath falters. In a bright, pared-back space, a transparent container filled with tomatoes hangs like a biological center. Around it, four softly gleaming latex “lungs” rise and fall; their motion is driven by the tomatoes’ respiratory data. As oxygen drops and CO₂ peaks, the movement gradually quickens, until the installation comes to a halt and edges toward stillness. Suffocation is an underlying theme, not a spectacle, but a felt pressure that invites empathy without sentimentality. The work speaks to food waste and mortality together. By letting audiences experience that a tomato “lives on” in the fridge, we invite a different ethic of care for perishable foods; we also widen the frame of death in art, showing how post-harvest physiology can become spatial experience and how art, design, and the life sciences can crosspollinate in public. Our artistic research translates invisible biochemistry into credible breath. During two working periods at Werkplaats Diepenheim, we conducted extensive tests on breathing mechanisms (air; servo-controlled linear actuators); material studies with latex and various technical fabrics for responsive membranes; and experiments in data-driven sound in which sensor streams steer the sonic environment. From this, we developed an intimate interface where a dying metabolism sets the tempo of space; where slow kinetics counter the screendriven feedback loops that dominate media art; and where visitors register decay in their own breathing. Exhibited: Part of the solo exhibition at Kunstpodium T, as part of Murf/ Murw festival. The research was presented during a lecture at Wageningen University and at Werkplaats Diepenheim. Made possible by Cross-TIC X Heimland residency. Thanks to Bastiaan Brouwer, Marijn Dijkmeijer, Ira Hopkoper, and Anita Elkink.

**Waterkapel** - Almere is the most water-rich city in the Netherlands and aims to become the most water-pure; this requires a deliberate approach to aquatic ecosystems and to the role of natural processes within them. Yet Dutch inland waters are intensively managed: dead wood and submerged vegetation are often removed, which strips away nutrients, refuge, and breeding habitat. With Waterkapel, we investigate and make the dynamics between ecology and water quality visible. We created a symbiotic artwork that pairs art and ecology; it reflects on human intervention while actively contributing to biodiversity. Installed at Kunstmuseum M in Almere as a material study and as a site for biological and artistic research, Waterkapel is inspired by a medieval church roof uncovered during the construction of Almere Pampus. Built from native wood and positioned just below the surface, it offers shelter and spawning grounds for aquatic life, and becomes a substrate for algae and water plants. Over the exhibition period the structure grows over; visitors can follow this transformation through a periscope. The periscope introduces both physical and symbolic distance; it prompts reflection on our role in the ecosystem. Visitors observe the object across successive phases of growth and are invited to notice processes that usually unfold outside our field of view. The recognizable church spire, just breaking the surface, ties the city’s past to the present waterscape, while flora and fauna gradually claim the structure. Throughout the exhibition, students from Aeres University of Applied Sciences monitor the work’s ecological impact; they track plant growth, species richness, and interactions with local fauna. Findings are reported periodically and shared with the City of Almere and Aeres; they also inform future artistic and ecological projects. Waterkapel is realized in collaboration with the City of Almere and Aeres students; it is funded by Flevolab, Cultuurfonds Almere, and CBK Rotterdam.

**The Seven Plagues of Styx / De Zeven Plagen van Styx** - "The Seven Plagues of Styx" is an interdisciplinary artistic exploration that combines mythology, ecological research, and immersive performance to shed light on the ecological crises of our time. At its core is the mythological river Styx, reimagined as the narrator of a tale centered on the Red American Crayfish and its impact on Dutch ecosystems. The species has spread rapidly through the Netherlands, thriving in human-altered environments while disrupting native biodiversity and destabilizing aquatic systems. The project situates this ecological challenge within the broader framework of the Anthropocene—a geological epoch defined by human activity—and the Capitalocene, which critiques capitalism’s role in exploiting nature and labor. By linking the local issue of crayfish proliferation to systemic global dynamics, "The Seven Plagues of Styx" reveals the interconnectedness of ecological, economic, and cultural forces. The artistic translation of these themes takes shape in an immersive multimedia installation. Video footage, 3D scans, and sound recordings recreate the underwater world of the crayfish, juxtaposing its beauty and destruction. These elements are brought to life in a live performance by theater maker Otto Calmeijer Meijburg, who embodies Styx’s voice and presence. Together, the installation and performance invite audiences to reflect on their relationship with nature, making complex environmental issues both tangible and emotionally resonant. Field research underpins the project, with extensive documentation of crayfish behavior and habitat through advanced scanning and filming techniques. Collaboration with scientists, ecologists, and local stakeholders enriched the narrative with real-world insights. Flevoland, a region reclaimed from the sea, became a focal point of study, offering a contrasting perspective on crayfish impact due to its hard clay soils and nature-friendly banks. Solutions like Waardenburg Ecology’s CrayBar—a predator-friendly structure to manage invasive species—highlight pathways for ecological restoration through innovative human intervention. Ultimately, "The Seven Plagues of Styx" transcends the boundaries between art and science, mythology and reality. By interweaving these domains, the project challenges audiences to confront ecological crises not as isolated issues but as symptoms of deeper systemic imbalances. It is a call to reimagine humanity’s role within the natural world, transforming awareness into action and fostering a collective responsibility for preserving biodiversity. This project is made possible by: Stimuleringsfonds, StrandLAB, Almere and Flevolab Team: Berkveldt (Noëlle Ingeveldt en Juriaan van Berkel), Otto Calmeijer Meijburg, Paul Van de Calseijde, Julia Jansen, Rachel Refael

**Reflections on Disturbed Cycles** - "Reflections on Disturbed Cycles" explores the growing impact of light pollution on biological rhythms and ecosystems. As one of the countries with the highest levels of light pollution in the world, the Netherlands has become a landscape of glowing greenhouses, illuminated highways, and urban areas that never experience true darkness. This constant artificial light disrupts not only human biological cycles but also those of animals that rely on natural day-night patterns for orientation, foraging, and predation. Birds get disoriented, insects are drawn into street lamps, and habitats are altered by the glare of headlights. Berkveldt brings this issue to life in a visually compelling and immersive installation. "Reflections on Disturbed Cycles" features 12 mirrored plexiglass cubes, each housing a robotic animal endlessly reflected in the mirrored surfaces. Inside every cube is a lamp, programmed to simulate a natural day-night cycle, disrupted by erratic light patterns inspired by greenhouses, car headlights, and street lamps. The robotic creatures respond to these altered rhythms, and as the light intensity increases, their movements grow increasingly frantic, mirroring the disorientation caused by light pollution. This multisensory experience engages the viewer directly with the effects of artificial light on the natural world. Through the distorted reflections and frantic motions of the robotic animals, "Reflections on Disturbed Cycles" illustrates how human activities can disrupt entire ecosystems and lead to the disintegration of vital natural rhythms. The installation serves as both a visual spectacle and a wake-up call—inviting us to rethink how our modern infrastructure impacts the environment and how we can reconnect with the natural world. This project was created during a residency at Studio Zookeeper and exhibited at Dutch Design Week at Bio Art Laboratories as part of the Symbiocene Forest: Coexistence.

**Ans en het Universum / Ans and the Universe** - The documentary premiered on the 26th of januari during IFFR (International Film Festival Rotterdam). Ans Hoornweg's extraordinary life, her out-of-body experiences, and communication with extraterrestrials are explored in this sincere testimonial by Berkveldt. In Poortugaal, a small village just south of Rotterdam, lives Ans Hoornweg – an 80-year-old spiritual medium with tales as vast as the cosmos. The documentary "Ans and the Universe" offers a captivating portrayal of Ans, who is an incarnated alien from the distant planet of Laborax. This isn't mere fantasy; interstellar travels and conversations with extraterrestrial entities have defined Ans her life. Ans has crafted dolls of many of her celestial friends, a tangible memory of her vast intergalactic network. Since the 1980s, Dutch television audiences have been both bemused and intrigued by Ans and her collection of alien companions. In 2016, she began sharing her message online, with the support of her confidante Merlinde. Through her YouTube channel, she shares otherworldly wisdom and delivers a stern caution about humanity's reckless treatment of Earth. Her persistent claim that "the aliens are already here, living peacefully among us" might have garnered admiration within the New Age circles, it also marked her as an outsider amidst her own kind. The documentary "Ans and the Universe" moves between moments of kind-heartedness, melancholy and solitude. It's an exploration of belief, identity, and the touching spaces in between, a moving narrative of a woman moving between cosmic connections and earthly isolation. Berkveldt captures this duality with a delicate touch while documenting Ans in the last years of her life. Through their lens, viewers are taken behind the scenes of Ans' YouTube presence, witnessing her life unfold, where each piece – a personal moment or a broadcast snippet – form a part of her vibrant story. The audience is offered a unique opportunity to journey across alien realms alongside Ans.

**Necrosonic Landscapes** - "Necrosonic Landscapes" is an artistic research project that explores the transitional realm between life and death. Berkveldt documented the decay of a deceased roebuck using two piezo microphones (contact microphones) and one directional microphone, capturing the audio from the decomposition process. Not only were the sounds of decomposition recorded, but also the sounds of all the animals that benefit from the carcass. The metamorphosis in the soil was made visible by periodically sampling the earth beneath the roebuck. These samples were filmed under a microscope, revealing all the microorganisms benefiting from the carcass. The results were merged into a singular audiovisual installation. "Necrosonic Landscapes" showcases the life that emerges from death, highlighting the importance of death in nature and offering a new perspective on the cycle of life and death. The project was exhibited at Dutch Design Week 2023 at Bio Art Laboratories and at the New Current Exhibition during Rotterdam Art Week 2024. Made possible by Bio Art Laboratories and CBK Rotterdam.

**Bear Country** - “Bear Country” is an audiovisual installation that uses artistic research to discover the complex relationship between humans and nature, focusing on the possible migration of the brown bear to the Netherlands. Through a blend of documentary footage, interviews, and artistic interpretation, “Bear Country” examines the ecological, cultural, and ethical implications of rewilding efforts. The installation presents perspectives from conservationists, local communities, and policymakers, highlighting the diverse viewpoints surrounding the return of apex predators to human-inhabited landscapes. By juxtaposing scientific data with personal narratives, Berkveldt encourages viewers to reflect on the broader consequences of human intervention in natural ecosystems. “Bear Country” also explores themes of fear, coexistence, and the shifting boundaries between the civilized and the wild. The project challenges audiences to reconsider preconceived notions about wilderness and to engage in a dialogue about the future of human-animal relationships in a rapidly changing world. Through immersive audiovisual elements, the installation creates an environment that is both informative and evocative, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of rewilding initiatives and their impact on society and the environment. This project was made possible by Stimuleringsfonds and het Cultuurfonds

**Under Six Meters of Sand – Onder zes meter zand** - Documentary about the destructive expansion of Europoort "Under Six Meters of Sand" presents a compelling documentary that exposes the profound consequences of rapid industrial expansion of the Port of Rotterdam in the aftermath of the Second World War. Focused on reconstruction and economic progress, society witnessed a dramatic transformation of the area. With the increased frequency of large oil tankers and massive container ships navigating towards the port, a westward expansion was initiated, resulting in the obliteration and burial of two villages, Blankenburg and Nieuwesluis, as well as the natural reserve De Beer, beneath six meters of sand. ? This seemingly inconspicuous act of destruction carries far-reaching implications. The documentary meticulously unravels the actions taken by the Port of Rotterdam and the City of Rotterdam, illuminating the consequences of their decisions. Through insightful interviews with Ed Buijsman, the author of "Een eerste klas landschap," and bird expert Gerard Ouweneel, the film offers a nuanced perspective on the environmental and societal impact. Originally broadcasted on RTV Rijnmond and showcased at TENT Rotterdam:'Rotterdam Cultural Histories, Under Six Meters of Sand', the documentary serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between industrial progress and its lasting legacy.

**Dead and Alive** - “Dead and Alive” is an audiovisual installation by Berkveldt, an art studio based in Rotterdam. The project explores the intricate relationship between life and death in natural ecosystems, focusing on the processes of decay and regeneration. Through a combination of visual art, soundscapes, and scientific observation, “Dead and Alive” delves into the transformative journey of organic matter as it transitions from life to decomposition, ultimately contributing to new life forms. The installation features time-lapse imagery capturing the gradual decay of organic materials, accompanied by immersive audio recordings of natural environments. This sensory experience invites viewers to reflect on the cyclical nature of life and death, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living organisms. By highlighting the beauty and complexity of decomposition, Berkveldt challenges societal taboos surrounding death and decay. “Dead and Alive” encourages audiences to reconsider their perceptions of mortality and to appreciate the essential role that decay plays in sustaining life within ecosystems. This project was made possible by BioArt Laboratories Eindhoven and Stichting Stokroos.

Lecture - Artistic research, the Last Breath

Datum: 08-12-2025 t/m 08-12-2025

Locatie: Schouwburg Hengelo

In samenwerking met: Cross-TIC & Stichting Heerlijk Heimland

Lecture - Artistic research, the Last Breath
Schouwburg Hengelo

NEXUS residency TETEM

Datum: 08-12-2025 t/m 14-12-2025

Locatie: Tetem

In samenwerking met: Tetem

Mini Artist in Residence bij Tetem Enschede.

Group exhibition: FUNGI: Anarchist Designers - Het Nieuwe Instituut

Datum: 20-11-2025 t/m 09-08-2026

Locatie: Het Nieuwe Instituut

In samenwerking met: B. Stoetzer, A. Sonjasdotter

Of Boar and Fungi: A Nuclear Love Affair - Nieuwe Instituut
Group exhibition: FUNGI: Anarchist Designers, curated by Anna Tsing and Feifei Zhou

This work was commissioned by Nieuwe Instituut. Funding has been generously provided by the Mondriaan Fund and the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST).

Dutch Design Week

Datum: 17-10-2025 t/m 26-10-2025

Locatie: BioArt Laboratories

In samenwerking met: Wageningen University and Research

Perlijn, hoe een peul de aarde leerde luisteren - Dutch Design Week 2025
Group exhibition: The Symbiocene Forest - Rooted, BioArt
Laboratories, Eindhoven

Solo exhibition: Between Breath and Bones - Murfmurw, Tilburg

Datum: 03-10-2025 t/m 12-10-2025

Locatie: Kunstpodium T

In samenwerking met: Murf/Murw

Between Breath and Bones - Murfmurw, Tilburg
Solo exhibition: Kunstpodium T, Tilburg

Group exhibition: Stichting Landing, Terneuzen

Datum: 26-09-2025 t/m 29-09-2025

Locatie: Nesse Terneuzen

In samenwerking met: Zeelanding Festival

De Kraakwaak - Zeelanding Festival
Group exhibition: Stichting Landing, Terneuzen

Lecture - Artistic research, Crayfish

Datum: 22-08-2025 t/m 22-08-2025

Locatie: Nesse Terneuzen

In samenwerking met: Stichting Landing

Lecture - Artistic research, Crayfish
Broedplaats Nesse, Terneuzen

Artist in Residence: Stichting Landing

Datum: 18-08-2025 t/m 22-08-2025

Locatie: Nesse Terneuzen

In samenwerking met: Stichting Landing

Artist in Residence: Stichting Landing

Artist in Residence: Cross-TIC x Heimland

Datum: 01-07-2025 t/m 30-11-2025

Locatie: Cross-TIC x Heimland

Onderzoekstraject voor Cross-TIC met als onderdeel daarvan een artist in residence bij Werkplaats Diepenheim voor Stichting Heerlijk Heimland.

Waterkapel - Kunstmuseum M

Datum: 01-06-2025 t/m 30-09-2025

Locatie: Kunstmuseum M

Waterkapel - Kunstmuseum M
Solo exhibition - research installation

Group exhibition: Sensory Dialogues: Attuning our bodies

Datum: 11-05-2025 t/m 31-05-2025

Locatie: NDSM Treehouse

Necrosonic Landscapes was part of the Group exhibition: Sensory Dialogues: Attuning our bodies at NDSM Treehouse

Necrosonic Landscapes

Datum: 28-03-2025 t/m 30-03-2025

Locatie: C3 Studio's

Necrosonic Landscapes was part of the group exhibition at C3 studio's during Art Rotterdam Week.

Lecture - Artistic research University of Amsterdam Lecture - Artistic research

Datum: 25-03-2025 t/m 25-03-2025

Locatie: DAS Amsterdam

In samenwerking met: In samenwerking met: DAS

Lecture - Artistic research
University of Amsterdam + DAS

Ans and the Universe at Hermetic International Film Festival

Datum: 27-12-2024 t/m 29-12-2024

Locatie: Hermetic International Film Festival

Screening Ans and the Universe at Hermetic International Film Festival

https://sites.google.com/view/hermeticfilmfestival/home?authuser=0

Ans and the Universe at 30_70 docfest

Datum: 12-12-2024 t/m 15-12-2024

Locatie: Multisala Verdi

Screening Ans and the Universe at 30_70 docfest

https://www.3070docfest.com/

NVBe Bio-ethiek award 2024

Datum: 12-12-2024 t/m 14-01-2025

In samenwerking met: NVBe

NVBe Bio-ethiek award 2024: for the best initiative that bridges bioethics and design

Necrosonic Landscape at Museum Heerenveen

Datum: 26-10-2024 t/m 02-02-2025

Locatie: Museum Heerenveen

In samenwerking met: Museum Heerenveen

Necrosonic Landscape was part of the group exhibition 100 jaar is niets! at Museum Heerenveen

https://www.museumheerenveen.frl/100-jaar-is-niets!-(01924-02024)/1

Reflections on Disturbed Cycles at DDW 2024

Datum: 19-10-2024 t/m 27-10-2024

Locatie: BioArt Laboratories

In samenwerking met: BioArt Laboratories

Reflections on Disturbed Cycles was part of a group exhibition at BioArt Laboratories, during DDW 2024

'Under six meters of Sand' at FROM RASTER TO VECTOR: THE NETHERLANDS AS PROFIT LANDSCAPE

Datum: 18-05-2024 t/m 25-08-2024

Locatie: RADIUS CCA

In samenwerking met: RADIUS CCA

A group exhibition on the malleability and profitability of the Dutch landscape through global and advanced capitalism.

https://www.radius-cca.org/en/exhibitions/from-raster-to-vector-the-netherlands-as-profit-landscape

Residency at Studio Zookeeper

Datum: 01-04-2024 t/m 30-06-2024

Locatie: Studio Zookeeper, Rensenpark

In samenwerking met: Studio Zookeeper

Residency at Studio Zookeeper, artistic research about light pollution

https://zookeeper.nl/noelle-ingeveldt-juriaan-van-berkel/

Residency at StrandLAB

Datum: 01-04-2024 t/m 31-10-2024

Locatie: StrandLAB

In samenwerking met: StrandLAB, Flevolab, Stimuleringsfonds

Residency at StrandLAB

Ans and the Universe at Stimuleringfonds Presents Talent X Nieuwe Instituut

Datum: 10-02-2024 t/m 10-02-2024

Locatie: Nieuwe Instituut

In samenwerking met: Stimuleringsfonds voor de creatieve industrie

Screening Ans and the Universe – Het Nieuwe Instituut

The New Current 2024

Datum: 30-01-2024 t/m 04-02-2024

Locatie: Brutus

In samenwerking met: The New Current

Our installation: Necrosonic Landscapes was part of the New Current Exhibition during Rotterdam Art Week 2024

https://www.thenewcurrent.org/artist-berkveldt

Ans and the Universe at IFFR 2024

Datum: 26-01-2024 t/m 13-02-2024

Locatie: Het Lantaarnvenster

In samenwerking met: International Film Festival Rotterdam

Our documentary: Ans and the Universe premiered at the IFFR 2024

https://iffr.com/nl/iffr/2024/films/ans-en-het-universum

Presentatie Bear Country at DDW 2023

Datum: 27-10-2023 t/m 27-10-2023

Locatie: De Portiersloge

In samenwerking met: Stimuleringsfonds voor de creatieve industrie

Presentation about our artistic research: Bear Country

Necrosonic Landscape at DDW 2023

Datum: 21-10-2023 t/m 30-10-2023

Locatie: BioArt Laboratories

In samenwerking met: BioArt Laboratories

"Necrosonic Landscapes" is an artistic exploration by Berkveldt into the space between life and death, documenting the decay of a roebuck. Through contact and directional microphones, the project captures the sounds of decomposition and the life it nurtures, including soil microorganisms visible under a microscope. This audiovisual installation emphasizes death's vital role in nature's cycle, offering a fresh perspective on life and death's interconnectedness. It was featured at DDW 2023.

https://www.berkveldt.nl/necrosonic-landscapes

Bear Country: a transformative artistic research journey

Datum: 25-06-2023 t/m 25-06-2023

Locatie: TENT Rotterdam

In samenwerking met: Noelle Ingeveldt + TENT Rotterdam

“Bear Country” is een artistieke verkenning door Studio Berkveldt, een Rotterdams audiovisueel duo. Dit project verdiept zich in de toenemende Europese berenpopulatie en hun mogelijke migratie naar Nederland, en ontketent cruciale discussies over de Nederlandse co-existentie tussen mens en dier. Op 25 juni 2023 zal Berkveldt in deze presentatie een blik werpen op de beelden die zij tijdens hun onderzoek hebben verzameld en hun eerste ervaringen en inzichten delen.

https://www.tentrotterdam.nl/event/bear-country-a-transformative-artistic/

Lecture Artistic Research

Datum: 10-05-2023 t/m 10-05-2023

Locatie: Piet Zwart Institute

Lecture at the Master Interior Architecture Research + Design for the Domestic Territory Course of Studio Ossidiana.

Rotterdam Cultural Histories, Under Six Meters of Sand

Datum: 27-03-2023 t/m 25-06-2023

Locatie: TENT Rotterdam

Exhibition around the documentary: Under Six Meters of Sand, about the expansion of Europoort.

https://www.tentrotterdam.nl/tentoonstelling/rotterdam-cultural-histories-23-onder-zes-meter-zand-de-verdwijning-van-natuurgebied-de-beer/

Dead and Alive at Museum Jan Cunen

Datum: 28-01-2023 t/m 01-06-2023

Locatie: Museum Jan Cunen

Dead and Alive was part of the group exhibition: Leven en laat leven at Museum Jan Cunen in Oss.

Talk at Dutch Design Week: Eco Pioneers 2022

Datum: 25-10-2022 t/m 25-10-2022

In samenwerking met: Dutch Design Week and Next Nature Netwerk

Lecture about the project: Dead and Alive
https://ddw.nl/nl/programma/8586/ddw-talks-eco-pioneers

Dead and Alive at Dutch Design Week 2022

Datum: 22-10-2022 t/m 30-10-2022

Locatie: Bio Art Laboratories

In samenwerking met: Bio Art Laboratories

Exhibited work: Dead and Alive, in the symbiosene forest of Bio Art Laboratories During DDW 2022.
https://www.naturetoday.com/intl/nl/nature-reports/message/?msg=29971

Talent Pressure Cooker Program

Datum: 01-07-2022 t/m 01-11-2022

Locatie: Bio Art Laboratories

In samenwerking met: Bio Art Laboratories and Stichting Stokroos

Residency at Bio Art Laboratories

https://bioartlab.com

Screening of 'Under six meters of Sand' at RTV Rijnmond

Datum: 13-05-2021 t/m 13-05-2021

In samenwerking met: RTV Rijnmond

Screening of the documentary 'Under Six Meters of Sand' at RTV Rijnmond.

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