over the past years the crystal and mirror chamber in oranienbaum palace has been carefully restored. on request of the curator the room will be furnished with unique pieces by the artist bernhard heesen from on the 26th of april. for the opening of the crystal chamber this robust craftsman will make many objects in his glass manufacturing centre near Leerdam.
Come and admire the glass and crystal on show in the palace and listen to

the history of this exceptional collecting room. From on the 1st of March you can book a ‘Crystal and Porcelain’ tour of Oranienbaum Palace.
photo: rogier martens and bernard heesen (above the crystal room, also showing a lot of glass items. please email oranienbaum@uniquole.nl for more information)
www.oranienbaumexhibition.com

more information will follow…

starting 21 september amsterdam central station will feature an impressive photo exhibition by ‘het wilde oog’. living by their motto, which translates as ‘observe wildly think nimbly’, the duo hans lemmerman and inge van run observe the world in their own unique way. 14 impressive panels will show traditionally clad divas from spakenburg posing at various dutch train stations.
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uniquole advises hans lemmerman en inge van run and helped realise this exhibition at ns

- the dutch railway. this exhibition lies close to uniquole’s heart, as she has a special appreciation for cultural heritage in combination with theatre and photography. uniquole’s personal collection even features a selection of pieces from the ‘het wilde oog’.
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would you like more information about ‘het wilde oog’ projects or is your company interested in their collection? please contact us at info@uniquole.nl

the salon d’automne in paris is a yearly art exhibition for decorative art, book printing, painting and sculpture. the salon was first organised in 1903 and soon after became one of the main platforms for innovations and developments in 20th century art. some of the artists that have featured in past years are pablo picasso, paul cezanne, rene lalique and le corbusier.
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this year marja scholtens’ work has been selected in the livres d’artistes category.

uniquole advises scholtens in her international positioning. her work is acquired by museums and collectors and is considered to be at the top of dutch book printing art, a form of hand printing that is slowly becoming more popular.
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more information: pressoffice@uniquole.nl, photo: grand palais paris – exhibition from 12-16 october 2011 www.salon-automne.com

finding a new use for vacant buildings presents an inspiring challenge for uniquole. ranging from old factory halls, underground centres and warehouses to palaces, each project aims to realise the full potential of the space in keeping with the clients wishes by researching the buildings history and potential and creating an original concept.
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use iconic vacant buildings to bring

temporary exhibitions, presentations and projects to the public’s attention. walking through a reinterpreted historical building or an urban eye catcher can bring a new dimension to many projects.
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photo: oranienbaum palace, temporary exhibition summer 2012. possibilities for a recurring summer exhibition are being looked into.

‘the crown jewels of the hague’, an appropriate name for jan jansen’s exclusive shoes. on 1 september jan jansen will open his third shop in the netherlands: ‘the ballroom’ in the hague.
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jan jansen is internationally recognised as one of the most famous designers from the netherlands. his work is timeless, yet shows continuous innovation. he is one of the few shoe designers to combine a

high creative level with extensive technical ability and superior craftsmanship.
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jan jansen invites all shoe and design lovers to attend his opening.
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3 pm - press preview with the artist present
for interview requests and high res images please email: pressoffice@uniquole.nl
4 pm - open to the public
photo: joost van manen

with a keen eye for form and proportion uniquole spots young fashion and product designers still at the start of their careers. through years of experience and numerous personal studio visits uniquole has a good insight in developments within the creative sector.
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by offering these new designers a solid network and platform they are quickly able to find their way to their target audience.
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order for uniquole to achieve effective results collaboration between uniquole and the designers is constructive and intense.
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photo: winde rienstra. in 2009 winde rienstra presented her graduation collection during ‘meesterlijk’. in july 2011 she presented her first large solo show during the amsterdam international fashion week.

more information will follow.
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photo: lucia ottila van slavata with pet dog, painted by gerard

van honthorst / collection stiftung dessau worlitz

many companies and museums (and other parties in the cultural branch) can use some help positioning their brand and international image. in a globalising world the ability to distinguish oneself is crucial. uniquole has developed an effective method to reveals a party’s core values in a short time. using these core values, or dna, the party’s past is used to form a desired strategy for the present and future including a comprehensive

and visual corporate story (2-3 a4 sheets). finally a powerful image statement is made by using captivating visual material.
one recent example (dna determined, corporate story written, 2012 and future plan structured) is: www.oranienbaumexhibition.com

companies and museums are invited to make an appointment for more information

for the contemporary dutch design exhibition at palace oranienbaum uniquole is researching historical paintings of the dutch royal family oranje-nassau. by carefully studying the historical clothing and accessories connections can be made with items of contemporary dutch design and fashion. in this research uniquole’s love for beautiful materials and excellent craft is used to its full potential.
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the combination of 17th century masterpieces and contemporary items will be presented to the public

in 2012.
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with thanks to dr. wolfgang savelsberg (department head of the cultural institute dessau worlitz), kristina schlansky (specialised in historical costumes and jewellery) and heinz frassdorf (responsible for cultural intitute dessau worlitz’ photo archives)
www.oranianbaumexhibition.com
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painting detail: prince willim II of orange-nassau (1626-1650) painted by anton van dyck

hand-held fans truly speak to the mind’s eye, which queens and princesses (and princes!) attended the court balls flourishing a fan? who coquettishly hid her face behind a fan, and who cooled herself using an exquisitely painted or hand-made lace model?

uniquole is planning a foreign exhibition of historical fans belonging to the oranje-nassau institute of historical collections. each of these fans is a collector’s item. the combination of superior

craftsmanship with royal sophistication makes this a truly unique collection. but how does the historical folding fan relate to contemporary accessories? do (fashion) designers today still apply similar techniques? for the purpose of the up-coming exhibition these beautiful items are currently being examined.
photo detail: queen emma’s ‘je maintiendrai’ fan, 1880 / house of orange-nassau historic collections trust

in 2013 an extensive international program named ‘in amsterdam, world interiors event’ will be organised for specialised audiences and the general public alike. an attractive and varied event program will draw attention to the historical, cultural, artistic and economical importance of interior architecture and design. from march to october an array of exhibitions, fairs, tours, congresses, seminars, movies and other events around the theme of interiors will be organised in amsterdam. some examples

of participating parties are the stedelijk museum amsterdam, the hermitage, arcam, premsela, ddfa, bno, bna, museum van loon and the oude kerk.
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uniquole is involved in developing the program and in charge of coordination, internationally positioning the event and the international pr.
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initiative: bni / chair christine van gemert / projectmanager kees spanjers
more information www.inamsterdam.org

‘observe wildly and think nimbly’, a free translation of hans lemmerman and inge van run’s credo. together they are het wilde oog, or ‘the wild eye’, an active pair that aim to portray dutch cultural heritage in a unique way, using photography, documentary, lectures and presentations. for more than 10 years het wilde oog has been working on an impressive archive of images featuring spakenburg’s cultural heritage. a pure and moving history with a twist of humour,

about dutch skies, fishermen and ladies with handbags.

(photo: ben vulkers)
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starting the end of april 2011, a selection of photos taken from their entire archive will be made available for sale on aluminium (70 x 100 cm / unlimited editions and limited editions).
more information about exhibition and sales oppertunities via info@uniquole.nl
more information about het wilde oog on www.hetwildeoog.nl

for the book accompanying the exhibition ‘dutch design in the house of orange palace’, uniquole is researching accessories, their function, as well as methods of production in the past and present. where in the past the worth of a piece of jewellery depended on the amount of diamonds it contained, nowadays people focus on form, identity and the general ‘feel’ of the work, or what message a bag or piece of jewellery conveys. the production processes for creating accessories is very interesting. looking into the various workplaces shows colour sorted materials, books filled with various

templates, large tables covered in fabric, leather and ribbons. do contemporary designers still work using the same methods? has the gold or silver smith profession changed over the years?
royal house archives photo collection: a piece of jewellery belonging to queen emma, which she received from her husband, king willem III, on their wedding day. loan for use is being requested by house of orange-nassau historic collections trust, for the exhibition in oranienbaum.
www.oranienbaumexhibition.com

a new ambitious project has been set up by dutch entrepeneur piet hekker, the founder of ‘the bakkerswinkel’. his vision on food, design, craftmanship in relation to urban development is well known. this new project consists among other things of a bakery and a pastry, each with their

own master of craft.
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the interior design will be made bij dick van hoff, onno donkers, en rianne makkink en jurgen bey. the food design will be made by marije vogelzang.
more information for press please contact nicole@uniquole.nl

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painter, artist of the year and fashion lover ans markus, made a series of paintings named hommage to couture. tactile works in which the fabric is almost tangible.
dior, alexander mcqueen, viktor&rolf, yves saint laurent, madeleine vionnet, gucci, balenciaga, de la renta and stella mccartney a.o. are presented in these paintings. very outspoken designs on grand canvases.
uniquole is searching for suitable locations abroad to exhibit this series.

milan, paris, london, antwerp, brussels or even overseas: these paintings deserve to be seen by a large, international audience.
the exhibition can be seen at museum jan van der togt in amstelveen
image: hommage to alexander mcqueen
the series is completed with a book by michou basu. waanders publishers
interested in showing the whole collection? please contact uniquole

at the moment uniquole is developing a concept where it all comes together: a shoe museum, a factory, masterclasses and a store, all revolving around international icon: shoe designer jan jansen.
with the greatest belief and an even greater passion for dutch design combined with crafts, i started

this project. the implementation of this concept is now in its starting phase. the involved group is expanding, so if you want to be kept updated on this project sign up for the newsletter at info@uniquole.nl
photo: jan jansen in his studio.

four times a year uniquole provides the content for royal leerdam crystal, of which a collection derives. in september uniquole chooses literally for masterpieces. as a starting point to this theme, grand pieces of national history will receive a new meaning by adding contemporary

elements. dutch masters with a new look…..or new color….
uniquole also takes care of all texts and the setting of the factory and store, all matching the theme.
photo: color bars in the royal leerdam crystal factory

from the start of july a spectacular restaurant will open at the schiphol airport: the dutch kitchen. at request of royal delft uniquole works together with schiphol / hms host and creneau architects to realise this unique project. the restaurant will be a true holland experience with a firm role for the appearance of delft blue. this will come through in a.o. a

‘mad tea party’, large seating objects, the dutch styled kitchen with delft blue tiled walls and the tableware by royal delft. the tableware is designed by paul bartels.
for millions of travellers the dutch kitchenw ill be a great encounter with holland.
location: next to the rijksmuseum schiphol amsterdam

four times a year uniquole provides the content for royal leerdam crystal, of which a collection derives. this time uniquole chose ‘food and drinks in crystal shapes’. through the ages glasses, decanters and candle holders have always been the showpieces on a table. the more glasses on a table, the bigger the hospitality of the host.
carina riezebos developed napkin-rings base don the glass tableware of

copier: the ‘gildeglas’. there’s also the appetizer spoon which will, filled with chocolates, salt or olives, complement the table. a fuse of decoration and function.
uniquole also takes care of all texts and the setting of the factory and store, all matching the theme.
photo: andries copier, inspiration to the new collection of napkin-rings

at the request of the ministry of economic affairs, uniquuole made a proposal for luxury relation gifts.
these gifts need to have a dutch and permanent character. internal selection brought back the possibilities from 300 to 15. the proposals all vary

in material, concept and execution, but they have the same purpose: to promote holland in an unconventional but appealing way.

with thanks to pauline spaans (ministry of economic affairs)

the wassenaar town hall is a very appealing, classic building. it is situated on the estate called ‘de pauw’. this former estate of prince frederik has been used as town hall since 1925. it’s ballroom has been used as a

boardroom (advice by uniquole in 2008) and its small wedding room will be revised in november. uniquole selected the new wall covering.

with thanks to maurice van melis

on request of the director of the oranienbaum castle and the dutch embassy in berlin, uniquole is pulling together a plan to bring oranienbaum back to the centre of attention.
the magnificent castle and its garden will have the leading role in this plan. with over 40 rooms, this former home of henrietta catharina van oranje-nassau - duaghter of amalia van solms – remains a hidden treasure in the eastern part of

germany.
in the summer of 2012 todays design and fashion will gain a prominent place in the castle. there will also be attention for some pieces from the dutch royal archives.
patrons of the castle are queen beatrix and angela merkel.

for designers who are interested to show their work in the castle: please email pictures of your work to info@uniquole.nl

nicole uniquole is a member of the platform crafts and economy, an initiative by the dutch board of craft trades.
all members are influential people in dutch society who want to focus attention on craftsmen and the economic importance of this sector, which provides 900 000 people in the netherlands with a job. the dutch board of craft trades supports the

fair.

members of the platform are a.o. loek hermans, cisca dresselhuys, rene paas, walther tibosch, mei li vos, foppe de haan, jos de goey, ton elias, pieter jan biesheuvel, joop daalmeijer, ariane inden en arjo klamer.
for more information: www.ambachtseconomie.nl
designer: dennis slootweg
photography: ricki van der tas

at uniquole’s request, siem van der marel designed a orange vase. this crystal object with eternal value has been made by royal leerdam crystal. good news for collectors and connoisseurs of crystal and the royal family! the tradition of the orange vases dates back to 1927.

this particular vase has been made to commemorate the 100th birthday of princess juliana. the lathyrus, her favourite flower, has been the starting point for the design: delicate, slender and with a particularly sophisticated look.

from paris to hongkong and from london to new york: the group of inspired admirers of dutch design is increasing. this transgressing appreciation emphasises on one of the main characteristics of dutch design: it is unlimited. uniquole was asked to come up with a proposal for a

travelling exhibition to seven dutch embassees. the start of this event will be around september 2009.

interested in participating? send an email with a photo of your work to info@uniquole.nl, subject “helsinki”.

in cooperation with conny westgeest we’re exploring the possibilities to get attention for dutch design in the united arab emirates. we are looking for collaborations with local parties, designers and companies are being approached and objects are being selected. the full spectrum of established designers and

enthusiastic starters are being embraced as a collective. the mixture of culture and economics will have maximum attention.

interested in participating? send an email with a photo of your work to info@uniquole.nl, subject “united arab emirates”.

a breath of fresh air breezes through council house de paauw. the council of wassenaar puts an appeal on uniquole for a substantial proposal for the decoration of the council hall. contemporary design brings air and light into the wonderful high space of this

cultural historic building for the revival of the charm of the classical architecture and characteristic elements. in adding modern facilities attention will be paid to the quality and functionality of the room.