In this new online magazine, writers reflect on artworks in which physical and mental diversity play a role.

Each writer has a connection to the topic. Personally, as an expert, or through lived experience. Together, they shed light on what often remains invisible, make relatable what is unfamiliar, and normalize what is seen as exceptional. The stories are by turns personal, associative, playful, and historical.

This magazine is part of a larger study into the representation of physical and mental diversity in the collection. The online magazine and the study are made possible in part by the Bartiméus Fonds.

Enjoy reading!

The Threatened Swan The Threatened Swan
Bodies' stories

Asselijn

Anaïs Van Ertvelde, Lucille Werner, Taco Dibbits

Portrait of Louis Napoleon, King of Holland Portrait of Louis Napoleon, King of Holland
Bodies' stories

Louis Napoleon

Mari Sanders, Jetta Klijnsma, Mayken Jonkman

Broche met haar van de dichteres Petronella Moens Broche met haar van de dichteres Petronella Moens
Bodies' Stories

Petronella Moens

Robin Frings, Fresco Sam Sin, Suzanne van Leeuwen

Two Madmen Two Madmen
Bodies' stories

Pieter Xaveri - Two Madmen

Bert Natter, Aysegül Karaca en Frits Scholten

Lichaamssmart Lichaamssmart
Bodies' stories

Lichaamssmart

Hanna Bervoets, Sander Begeer, Charles Kang

Echeveria Grandiflora Echeveria Grandiflora
Bodies' stories

Echeveria Grandiflora

Kimberly Alkemade-Maas, Deborah Lauria, Ghizlan El Hachimi

Bodies' Stories

Beethoven

Vincent Bijlo, Corrie Tijsseling en Jan Pelsdonk

Spirit keg in the shape of a Japanese woman on a chariot Spirit keg in the shape of a Japanese woman on a chariot
Bodies' stories

Japanese spirit keg

Silke Veld, Hielke Bosch, Menno Fitski

Sociale werkplaats; Stichting UW bedrijven Sociale werkplaats; Stichting UW bedrijven
Bodies' stories

UW

Tobi Lakmaker, Alice Schippers, Hans Roosenboom

Portret van Jan Hannema, alias admiraal Tom Pouce Portret van Jan Hannema, alias admiraal Tom Pouce
Bodies' stories

Tom Pouce

Eva Eikhout, Lisa Westerveld en Huigen Leeflang

Tobit and Anna with the Kid Tobit and Anna with the Kid
Bodies' stories

Tobit and Anna with the Kid

Daan Buringa, Krista Milne, Anne Lenders