Han Nefkens Foundation's Collaborative Model for Video Art Production and Grants
Founded in 2009 by Dutch author Han Nefkens and currently led by Hilde Teerlinck, the Han Nefkens Foundation promotes video art production through grants and co-commissions, without acquiring artworks. Collaborating with approximately 60 art institutions worldwide, recent beneficiaries include Som Supaparinya, Natasha Tontey, and Panos Aprahamian. A project by Minia Biabiany will be jointly owned by MACBA, MUAC, and The Bass. Nefkens, who began his collection in 2000, established the ArtAids Foundation in 2006. His selection process includes juries from partner organizations. Influenced by Pipilotti Rist, Nefkens evaluates success based on artists' exhibitions, including pieces held by Tate Modern. Funded by family wealth, the foundation is expected to operate for another 10-15 years.
Key facts
- Han Nefkens Foundation founded in 2009 by Han Nefkens and directed by Hilde Teerlinck
- Focuses exclusively on video art grants and co-commissions, not collecting artworks
- Works with about 60 art institutions globally, including MACBA, MUAC, and The Bass
- Recent grantees: Som Supaparinya, Natasha Tontey, Panos Aprahamian
- Commissioned Minia Biabiany for co-ownership by MACBA, MUAC, and The Bass
- Nefkens began collecting in 2000, aiming for museum acquisitions
- Previously founded ArtAids Foundation in 2006 for HIV/AIDS art
- Artist selection by juries from partner institutions, based on nominations
Entities
Artists
- Han Nefkens
- Hilde Teerlinck
- Pipilotti Rist
- Som Supaparinya
- Natasha Tontey
- Panos Aprahamian
- Minia Biabiany
Institutions
- Han Nefkens Foundation
- ArtAids Foundation
- H+F Collection
- MACBA
- MUAC
- The Bass
- Tate Modern
- ArtReview
Locations
- Rotterdam
- Netherlands
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Mexico City
- Mexico
- Miami
- United States
- US
- France