haarlemsdagbladMar 2, 2026, 10:59

'The creative process is just as important as the result': everyone can participate in this exhibition at Nieuwe Vide

Artists Jeannette Slütter and Harriet Rose Morley are presenting the exhibition Supporting Acts at the Nieuwe Vide art space, which focuses on the creative process and collaboration. The project invites public participation and emphasizes the importance of the often-invisible labor behind art rather than just the finished results.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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