Yanthe
van Nek
exploring collective imagination
Hanze University Groningen ART ACADEMY Minerva (2012-2016)
HKU Introductionary curriculum Fine Art- Design (2011-2012)
Vrije Universiteit propaedeutic year English and Geography
Awards & Recognition
Long Live Art Price – Co winner, 2018
Klaas Dijkstra Academy Award, 2016
 “A New Symbol for Meeden” – this participatory community project was recently featured in a publication by the University of Groningen (2022).
This work explored the role of local symbolism and collective storytelling in a rural Dutch village. A symbol created with and by the community became a catalyst for shared reflection, connecting generations and perspectives.
My work has been shown in galleries, and festivals, including CLASHXXL Art & Music Festival where I presented on Order & Chaos, Gallery K38 Roden, with the participatory installation Damn, it ended up being the geraniums after all, and Noorderzon Performing Arts Festival Groningen Noorderzon with the project Everdina, Nellie & the Caravan