Artists featured in the QS so far include Jan Christensen, Alain Declercq, Plamen Dejanoff, Borre Saethre, Like A Tim and Planningtorock.

Our interview allows us to catch the last day of the exhibition by Japanese artist Jun’ya Yamaide. It’s an interesting project incorporating the talents of illustrator Akinori Oishi and really acknowledges the fact that the space is shared with a cafe. The piece screams ‘interact with me’ from the minute you walk in. “Jun’ya’s concept was interactivity with the audience and the drawing was made to connect with the history of this area. He wanted people to express their own ideas of history and trigger their creativeness.”

Nina’s vision of QS stretches beyond just the style and content of the work it exhibits. QS as a brand, has a life and purpose all of its own. With no logo or house style limiting its identity, press releases and invites have become one-off statements. Created by graphic designer Luna Maurer using different typefaces created by leading Dutch typographers, the invitations have become instantly recognizable and a series of work in their own right. The website also plays against the rules with different colours representing its manifestation every day.

Future plans? “Possibly using the SKL6 space to present international group shows. There is also talk of QS creating one-off events in the new temporary venue of the Stedelijk Museum and perhaps publishing the complete collection of QS invitations. We’re also returning to producing topical documentaries on big international art events. The success of the last year’s documentary on the Venice Biennale determined a second year’s repeat and we’re also scheduling in a report from Sao Paulo Biennale. The ambition is to get them eventually aired on Dutch TV station VPRO. The Open Office project will also be ready in June and evaluate the past 12 months of the QS. It’s a transparent process with a strong emphasis on feedback.”

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