Shimmer has launched a 6-week fundraiser to generate financial support for our upcoming exhibitions and activities with art and cultural workers with the support of our friends at Between Bridges. We are able to do this fundraiser with the support of Between Bridges’ 2020 Solidarity campaign. With Between Bridges, we are able to offer —in return for a 50 € donation—a selection of artist-designed posters from artists such as
Betty Tompkins, Wolfgang Tillmans, Anri Sala, Heji Shin, Sabelo Mlangeni, Jochen Lempert, Elmgreen & Dragset, Anne Imhof, Glenn Ligon, Isa Genzken, as well as Ralf Marsault and Heino Muller.
Shimmer believes that finding ways to continue to support artists, writers, creatives of all kinds is very important, now and always. With our limited resources we seek to support as many people as sustainably possible, by donating to this fundraiser you can help us continue to do so.
The posters size A2 (59.4 x 42 cm / 23.4 x 16.5 in). An unlimited edition, only available for a limited period of time. Pick up at Shimmer is possible and mail outs are possible after the campaign. If you want your poster mailed then please add an additional 6.95 euro to cover the mailing costs, within the Netherlands. For those further afield, let us know and we'll make an arrangement for you.
Kindly donate by clicking the link below and then emailing shimmerrotterdam@gmail.com with your name, address and poster you wish to have.
Jochen Lempert
‘Schmetterlingshaft'
2019
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A black and white photograph of a butterfly-like dragonfly resting on the leaves of a flax plant. The leaves of the plant appear to be part of the body of the dragonfly whose wings are patterned in black and white.
Isa Genzken
Untitled
2015
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A side view of an installation made of open frame boxes, of different sizes, stacked on top each other. There are two sections: the first’s open structure allows for the second section to be accessed. The first section, closest to the camera, has silver reflective squares making up a mirrored-like-veneer. Part of the frames inside are a bright orange. The second section, further away from the camera, is orange at the bottom, then with a pink reflective veneer, the orange again, with the open frame boxes becoming progressively smaller. On the front corner of pink reflective veneer sits a glass vase-like sculpture of orange, white, and silver. On the back corner sits another glass sculpture.
Anne Imhof
Eliza Douglas in Anne Imhof, Imagine,
Galerie Buchholz, 2019
Photographer Nadine Fraczkowski
2019
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Standing in front of a low white brick fence is a person dressed in an oversized t-shirt, glasses, and black pants holds a bouquet of burgundy roses. The photograph has been taken at night time, and the roses are on fire. The flame is big and the roses are partially blackened. In the distance-- out focus--is a possibly a fire.
Betty Tompkins
‘Sex Painting #4’
2013
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A black and white painting of a tongue licking the top of a foot that is held up to an open mouth.
Sabelo Mlangeni
'"Identity" Bongani Tshabalala'
2011
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A black and white photograph of a young person poses for the camera at a festival. They stand with their hand on their hips, looking off to the right. Two long plaits hang past their thigh. They wear a long darkly beaded necklace that is wrapped around their neck twice, it hangs low almost reaching a belly button ring made of small intricate chains and charms. Black and white checkered suspenders are attached to a pair of pants that read IDENTITY. The pants are underneath ripped denim short-shorts that are belted.
Ralf Marsault and Heino Muller (25/34 Photographers)
'Mr. Plus, J-P., Mickey, Paris 1987’
Fin de siècle series
1987
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A black and white photograph of three young people stand together outside of a building. They are all looking at the camera. All have shaved heads and have serious facial expressions. The person in the middle is leaning against the wall. They wear suspenders but has no shirt underneath revealing a dragon tattoo on his left shoulder. The two other people are standing upright each wearing military style jackets, one is camouflaged the other is black.
Wolfgang Tillmans
'still life (Bühnenbild)'
2020
Offset print on paper
42 cm x 59,4 cm (16.5 x 23.4 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A still life colour photograph of a shelf. On the shelf are various objects including two green vases, two small plastic wine cups, a candle, a plastic bag. Positioned behind one vase is another photograph of plants growing by an interior window. Sunlight floods the first main image from the right, indicating that this still life is also nearby a window.
James Welling
‘Julia Mamaea’
2018
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A brown and white painting of the bust of person. The bust is partially damaged obscuring the lift eye, forehead, and cheek. The person’s hair hangs at the ear and the stonework gives the impression of waves.
Elmgreen & Dragset
'Incidental Self (No. 21)'
2007
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A side view of an installation made of open frame boxes, of different sizes, stacked on top each other. There are two sections: the first’s open structure allows for the second section to be accessed. The first section, closest to the camera, has silver reflective squares making up a mirrored-like-veneer. Part of the frames inside are a bright orange. The second section, further away from the camera, is orange at the bottom, then with a pink reflective veneer, the orange again, with the open frame boxes becoming progressively smaller. On the front corner of pink reflective veneer sits a glass vase-like sculpture of orange, white, and silver. On the back corner sits another glass sculpture.
Anri Sala
‘Hearsay’
2020
Offset print on paper
59,4 cm x 42 cm (23.4 x 16.5 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: This image is made of two image panes that overlap in a diagonal fashion. The upper one is of a brown biological form of various tones. Below is an image of an astronaut in a space flight suit, which bears the flag of the United States on their shoulder. The astronaut’s face is not visible, as a golden sun shield prevents the face from being seen.
Glenn Ligon
‘With Hope’
2017
Offset print on paper
42 cm x 59,4 cm (16.5 x 23.4 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An electric sign lit by long luminous gas-discharge tubes that spell out the words ‘With Hope’ which light up the darkness in the image.
Heji Shin
'Basic Precinct'
2018
Offset print on paper
42 cm x 59,4 cm (16.5 x 23.4 in)
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Two young people dressed in New York police uniform. One of the people carries the other person in their arms. They are both looking intently at the camera.