The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.
Pablo Picasso
ABOUT
Having worked for many years in marketing and advertising, from project manager to client service director, I now offer my experience to the world of art & culture in The Netherlands and beyond. Not surprisingly as I was born and raised in the art world and continued to be my passion throughout my professional career.
Through my platform ‘BROWSE. BE INSPIRED. START COLLECTING. I inspire my audience by sharing my art encounters and invite them into this wonderful world of history, design and art. Because I believe that art is everywhere!
With a creative mind, an eclectic network and a commercial eye I will advise you on (brand) communication, PR, partnerships & business development. But I am also very happy to pick up a project when stuff just needs to get done! I am pragmatic in my approach and passionate about the realization of projects.
I SUPPORT
I am the chairman of the Swapna Foundation, focussing on female empowerment
through education in India.
Very proud to be a member of the advisory board of Jagriti Jaipur
CLIENTS & PROJECTS
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
Advisor partnerships special projects
Diva, Museum for Diamond, jewellery and silver, Antwerp, Belgium
Contributing curator
Amsterdam Light Festival, edition 2019-2020
Partnerships & Business development
Artwalks & talks
Art coach antiques
Ice*Amsterdam, Museumplein, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Brand strategy & partnerships
Artwalks & talks
Van Gelder Indian Jewellery, ’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Special projects & contributing editor
MAHARANI: Historic photography from the collection of the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bangalore alongside traditional Indian jewellery from the collection of Van Gelder Jewellery at Het Noordbrabants Museum, ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
Bernadette van Gelder – van der Ven
Realization of a two-volume publication on traditional Indian jewellery
Traditional Indian Jewellery:
Beautiful People
Traditional Indian Jewellery:
The Golden Smile of India
CONTACT
Marie Claire van Schooten – van Gelder
