“The RM Photo Talent Award adds an exceptional talent to it’s roster with this year’s winner Sander Coers. The young photographer has already found a beautiful signature of his own; his work is confident yet tender, cinematic yet intimate, and seductive above all.”

“I am more than pleased to see that this year the minds, and most likely also the hearts of the public, point towards an artist who, through his work, strives for a less violent, more peaceful understanding of society. And who wants to see a world that is not about separation but about participation, compassion and inclusivity. I am beyond proud that AKV St. Joost graduate Cas van der Steen has been named as the winner of this year’s RM Public Choice award – Congratulations Cas!”

“Working spaces are very important for young artists. Twelve years ago I created a non-profit organization, AVL Mundo, which not only takes care of my own heritage, but also organizes exhibitions, makes projects that are almost impossible, and manages a residency program where artists can work inside our space and be mentored. We invite other artists, curators, and collectors to help the resident making the next step in their career. Last year, Shimon Kamada was the resident at AVL Mundo. This year, I’m proud to announce that the intelligent, social and hard-working artist Joseph Thabang Palframn will be our new resident.”