Media attention as valuable recognition
Media attention is so much more than visibility alone. It is recognition, depth, and an opportunity to share stories that might otherwise go unheard. In a world where art and entrepreneurship are constantly evolving, publications in leading media provide context, trust, and meaning.
In 2025, ART[s] Gallery was fortunate to receive wonderful coverage in Leidsch Dagblad, Harper’s Bazaar, and Villa d’Arte. Articles that highlighted not only our growth, but above all the story, vision, and the artists behind ART[s]. With great gratitude, we share these moments below.
December 2025 – Villa d’Arte
Villa d’Arte is a leading lifestyle and art magazine focused on art, architecture, interior design, and culture, with a refined eye for aesthetics, craftsmanship, and personal stories. The magazine is known for its timeless photography and in-depth content, where living and art come together as expressions of identity and lifestyle.
From the article:
Simone’s favorite place in the house is the kitchen, as it is one of the few places with a view outside. “What’s wonderful is that you are drawn into the rooms when new art collections are displayed. All those sightlines constantly change, because we regularly change the wall colors. Did you know that colors emit vibrations? We experiment with this in addition to the art. A different wall color creates a completely different atmosphere.”
Creativity means life happiness to Simone. “I don’t understand how people can live without creativity. For me, it is breath, oxygen, life. Every time I walk around here or talk about a collection, my stress level drops. Nature and music are my sources of inspiration. But seeing artists at work is, of course, also inspiring. Personally, I love textile and paper art. Perhaps that has to do with the matte quality and vulnerability of the material. The three-dimensional effect also plays a major role.”
“How my love for art began, I honestly don’t know. What I have discovered is that I have a great talent: spatial insight. This allowed me to build this house without an architect. And when a new collection of 140 artworks arrives, I feel no tension at all. I see distributing the works as a beautiful challenge—an extremely useful talent when curating art.”
Photography: Louis Lemaire / fotolemaire.nl
Text & styling: Inge van Lieshout
Production: Insidehomepage
Publication: Villa d’Arte
December 2025 – Harper’s Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar is an international fashion and lifestyle magazine known for its luxurious appearance. The magazine focuses on high fashion, beauty, art, and culture, and combines fashion editorials with interviews, trends, and in-depth features. Founded in 1867, Harper’s Bazaar is renowned for its elegant photography and influence on the fashion world.
“I’m a kind of Robin Hood. As much margin as possible should go to the artists, so they pay nothing. We now have four locations and will grow to ten branches over the next two years. I know this will become an international success. I feel it in everything. And I know how to get there.
When I look back on the past five years, I am most proud of the fact that, thanks to my passion and perseverance, I was able to bring renewal to a market that had been locked in place for years. I had no knowledge of art and no starting capital. For the first five years, I worked without paying myself a salary. Meanwhile, I had sleepless nights and gave up my 25-year career to grow ART[s].
I hold on to the unfiltered gratitude of the artists I work with and the reactions of visitors. Normally, artists are tied into exclusive contracts with a single gallery. If they don’t choose that route, they can almost never break through and must always work multiple jobs to make ends meet. I want to ensure they achieve fantastic sales, with respect, fairness, and freedom of movement as the foundation.”
Read the complete article here.
Photography: Alina Krasieva
Styling: Pedro Dias, Frenken
Text: Lotte Verheul
Publication: Harper’s Bazaar
Special thanks: Miluska van ’t Lam
November 2025 – Leidsch Dagblad
Sometimes you are lucky enough to collaborate with a journalist like Theo de With.
Thank you for telling my entrepreneurial story on the front page of Leidsch Dagblad in November 2025.
“Full of optimism, she went to two renowned galleries in Amsterdam. She returned home disappointed. “Look, now I’m wearing beautiful jewelry and clothes again. But when I walked into those galleries, I was wearing old jeans and worn-out sneakers. I was simply ignored by the gallery owner. When I showed interest in a piece, he even reacted somewhat mockingly. Then a couple walked in, who were apparently regular clients. They were treated with every courtesy. ‘What a strange world this art world is,’ I thought.”
As a banker at ABN AMRO, she also knew that 85 percent of artists are unable to earn a livable income from their work. “To me, something didn’t add up. On the one hand, the gallery world is very elitist, and on the other hand, the artists themselves cannot make a living from it.”
Photography: Jacqueline Fuijkschot
Text: Theo de With
Publication: Leidsch Dagblad
Special thanks: Cathelijne Esser
Gratitude & looking ahead
These publications feel like gifts. They not only underscore the mission of ART[s] Gallery, but also give space to the voices of artists, makers, and innovators.
We are sincerely grateful to the journalists, editorial teams, and creatives who took the time and care to tell our story thoughtfully and honestly. With this recognition, we look ahead with confidence and inspiration—for art, for artists, and for everything that is yet to come.
