Her experience in short
“You have to trust the process. Embrace uncertainty, let go of your ego, and give yourself the freedom to experiment. You might not know where you’re going, but you’ll find the answers along the way.”
Kiki was already familiar with the program in two ways. First as a visitor: she had been to many exhibitions because she knew a lot of people who participated, both Masters and Apprentices. Furthermore, she was part of the jury for the Jan Naaijkens Prize before.
We sat down with Kiki to look back on her year as a Yearmaster. From the challenges of bringing very different artists together to the moments that made her think, this is exactly why I wanted to do this.
This interview we translated for you in the mini-magazine below.
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Looking ahead
The Season Highlights '25 - '26 mark the conclusion of this Apprentice / Master season: coming up October 15. 2026.
Kiki's hopes: "I've seen eight very beautiful exhibitions this year, and it wasn't easy to nominate two. I think that's a very successful turn of events. I hope the nominated artists take what they’ve learned, collaborate again, and surprise us with the result."