Kunstaankopen, kunstbehoud, monografieën, exposities
Frans Kapma Foundation
Art and the artists that craft it are sources of inspiration, of power and renewal that
communicate living emotions. They encourage to philosophise and they stimulate
different ways of thinking about things that do and things that do not happen.
It is the ideology of Niek and Ellis Frans that something as vital as art should not be
forgotten or shoved into a corner. No art should be accessible to as wide an audience
as possible. Hence Niek and Ellis Frans started the FRANS & KAPMA FOUNDATION in
July 2009.
Chairman of the foundation Dr. Niek Frans quotes: "many artists make stunning paintings
but suffer the misfortune that their work does not fit into a museum exhibition.
This is a loss for the people as masterpieces can sit in an attic somewhere without
ever gaining the praise they deserve. By means of rotation in the exhibited work the
FOUNDATION intends to exhibit these works". This way a broad audience may enjoy the
works of those unique artists whom have portrayed their environment, emotion and view
of the world with such creative vigour. To further enhance the immersion of the public
the FRANS & KAPMA FOUNDATION will publish monographs.
After all an understanding of artists leads us to a better understanding of art.
communicate living emotions. They encourage to philosophise and they stimulate
different ways of thinking about things that do and things that do not happen.
It is the ideology of Niek and Ellis Frans that something as vital as art should not be
forgotten or shoved into a corner. No art should be accessible to as wide an audience
as possible. Hence Niek and Ellis Frans started the FRANS & KAPMA FOUNDATION in
July 2009.
Chairman of the foundation Dr. Niek Frans quotes: "many artists make stunning paintings
but suffer the misfortune that their work does not fit into a museum exhibition.
This is a loss for the people as masterpieces can sit in an attic somewhere without
ever gaining the praise they deserve. By means of rotation in the exhibited work the
FOUNDATION intends to exhibit these works". This way a broad audience may enjoy the
works of those unique artists whom have portrayed their environment, emotion and view
of the world with such creative vigour. To further enhance the immersion of the public
the FRANS & KAPMA FOUNDATION will publish monographs.
After all an understanding of artists leads us to a better understanding of art.
Ellis Frans-Kapma
Niek Frans
Ellis Frans-Kapma, Secretary/Treasurer
The versatile Ellis is not only journalist but also a PR consultant and copywriter. After having begun her career at the news paper 'Nieuwsblad van het Noorden' Ellis started her own PR company. This company goes bij the name of MMS (Multi Media Services). Ellis has interviewed a great deal of people as journalist but also has extensive experience organising a plethora of fashion and business events. On the subject of fashion. Ellis was editor in chief of the most influential shoe trade magazine in the Netherlands 'Schoenvisie' for over 20 years.
Drawing (2005) by Dori Rijke
The versatile Ellis is not only journalist but also a PR consultant and copywriter. After having begun her career at the news paper 'Nieuwsblad van het Noorden' Ellis started her own PR company. This company goes bij the name of MMS (Multi Media Services). Ellis has interviewed a great deal of people as journalist but also has extensive experience organising a plethora of fashion and business events. On the subject of fashion. Ellis was editor in chief of the most influential shoe trade magazine in the Netherlands 'Schoenvisie' for over 20 years.
Drawing (2005) by Dori Rijke
Niek Frans, chairman
Dr. Niek Frans is a talented psychologist whom has extensively studied in the fields of clinical, social, and business psychology at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Niek continued his studies by means of practical research in Canada, Sweden and the Netherlands. He received his PhD in social sciences at the State University in Groningen. After working for several institutions as advisor, Niek started his own psychological consultancy bureau more than 25 years ago. This bureau specialises in the 'business' end of psychology such as executive search, but also management and organisational consulting. Niek is author of the book 'Manieren van kijken/Ways of looking'.
Drawing (2004) by Dori Rijke
Dr. Niek Frans is a talented psychologist whom has extensively studied in the fields of clinical, social, and business psychology at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Niek continued his studies by means of practical research in Canada, Sweden and the Netherlands. He received his PhD in social sciences at the State University in Groningen. After working for several institutions as advisor, Niek started his own psychological consultancy bureau more than 25 years ago. This bureau specialises in the 'business' end of psychology such as executive search, but also management and organisational consulting. Niek is author of the book 'Manieren van kijken/Ways of looking'.
Drawing (2004) by Dori Rijke