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René Tosari. Diversity is Power

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Jap Sam Books and CBK Zuidoost invite you to attend the booklaunch of:

René Tosari. Diversity is Power

A book on the work of artist René Tosari, edited by Rob Perrée and Priscilla Tosari, designed by Edwin van Gelder (Mainstudio).

The launch will take place at CBK Zuidoost, Amsterdam, December 6 from 5PM until 7PM

 

René Tosari (Paramaribo, 1948) was born in Suriname, went to art college in Rotterdam, took on further training at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, went back to his motherland to make an artistic contribution to the revolution. After eight years he decided to return to the Netherlands to further develop his skills as an artist.
A few years ago he realized that Suriname was going to have to be the country for his final destination. He lives and works there now. Surinamese among the Surinamese, but more Dutch than most of his fellow-countrymen.

Program:
17.00 – 17.15
Arrival visitors
17.15
A word of welcome by Annet Zondervan, director CBK Zuidoost
17.20
Publisher Eleonoor Jap Sam gives a brief explanation of the publishing process of Diversity is Power
17.30
Rob Perrée talks about the work of Tosari and the history of the book
17.50
The first copy will be handed to René Tosari
18.00
Word by the artist
Until 19.00
Signing session and reception

Did you support our project through the crowdfunding ‘Voor de Kunst’, we will hand you your gift during the booklaunch.
We hope to welcome you on December 6th.

CBK Zuidoost: Anton de Komplein 120, 1102 DR Amsterdam, t. 020-2252880

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Diversity is Power, 2009
In Diversity is Power articles of Steve Ammersingh, Chandra van Binnendijk, Rob Perrée, Priscilla Tosari and Marieke Visser are included, translated by Jane Hall. The book has been made possible thanks to contributions by Mondriaan Fonds, Readytex Art Gallery, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst and more than 100 donors through the Voor de Kunst crowdfunding. The booklaunch is organized in cooperation with CBK Zuidoost.
Perrée, Rob & Tosari, Priscilla, René Tosari. Diversity is Power, Amsterdam: Jap Sam Books, ISBN 978-94-92852-04-5, € 29,50

www.renetosari.com