Mathijs van Geest's 'Early' Opens at Entrée in Bergen
Bergen's Entrée is showcasing 'Early,' a solo exhibition by local artist Mathijs van Geest, which includes both new and reinterpreted pieces. This exhibition delves into changes in perception through subtle actions that bring attention to often ignored scenarios. The title 'Early' signifies the transitional phase prior to a significant event, emphasizing how language can alter our experiences. Van Geest's artistic approach incorporates objects, text, and spatial modifications, stemming from instances of misalignment and uncertainty in daily life. He pursued visual arts in both Rotterdam and Bergen and has shown his work at numerous locations, such as Tag Team and the Norwegian Sculpture Biennial. From 2018 to 2026, he directed Hordaland kunstsenter and is now at the helm of KRAFT in Bergen.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Early' by Mathijs van Geest at Entrée, Bergen
- Features new and reimagined works
- Explores shifts in perception and overlooked situations
- Title refers to liminal space before main event
- Van Geest's practice includes objects, words, and spatial interventions
- Studied visual art in Rotterdam and Bergen
- Exhibited at various venues including Kunstnerforbundet, Oslo and EKKM, Tallinn
- Director of Hordaland kunstsenter 2018-2026, now director of KRAFT
Entities
Artists
- Mathijs van Geest
Institutions
- Entrée
- Tag Team
- Visningsrommet USF
- Norwegian Sculpture Biennial
- Høstutstillingen
- Vestlandsutstillingen
- Sørlandsutstillingen
- Kunstnerforbundet
- Peach
- Ancien Musée de Peinture
- EKKM Museum of Contemporary Art
- The /// Project
- Apis Press
- Katla
- Hordaland kunstsenter
- KRAFT
Locations
- Bergen
- Norway
- Rotterdam
- Netherlands
- Oslo
- Grenoble
- France
- Tallinn
- Estonia