Huub Hannen Gallery, Maastricht
Founded in 2008 by Huub Hannen, a former financial executive turned art enthusiast, the Huub Hannen Gallery has become a respected platform for contemporary art in Maastricht. With a strong commitment to young talent and established artists alike, the gallery showcases a dynamic mix of sculpture, painting, photography, and glasswork, ensuring a diverse and thought-provoking experience for visitors.
The gallery curates exhibitions featuring two or three artists at a time, encouraging dialogue and contrast between different artistic styles and mediums. This approach keeps the exhibitions fresh and engaging while fostering meaningful discussions within the local and international art scene.
Beyond exhibitions, the gallery plays an active role in nationally recognized art fairs such as PAN Amsterdam and KunstRai, bringing contemporary art to a broader audience. It also offers art advisory services, assisting collectors in acquiring and placing pieces in homes, offices, and outdoor spaces.
Among the artists represented are Wim Claessen, Yvonne Mostard, Toon Laurense, Maartje Frenken, Carolein Smit, Erik Buijs, Mirjam Abraas, Danielle van Broekhoven, and Nikki Pelaez, whose works reflect the gallery’s dedication to artistic excellence.
With its ever-evolving exhibitions and dedication to artistic dialogue, Huub Hannen Gallery remains a vibrant hub for contemporary art in Maastricht, offering a space where creativity meets collectors, critics, and enthusiasts alike.
The gallery curates exhibitions featuring two or three artists at a time, encouraging dialogue and contrast between different artistic styles and mediums. This approach keeps the exhibitions fresh and engaging while fostering meaningful discussions within the local and international art scene.
Beyond exhibitions, the gallery plays an active role in nationally recognized art fairs such as PAN Amsterdam and KunstRai, bringing contemporary art to a broader audience. It also offers art advisory services, assisting collectors in acquiring and placing pieces in homes, offices, and outdoor spaces.
Among the artists represented are Wim Claessen, Yvonne Mostard, Toon Laurense, Maartje Frenken, Carolein Smit, Erik Buijs, Mirjam Abraas, Danielle van Broekhoven, and Nikki Pelaez, whose works reflect the gallery’s dedication to artistic excellence.
With its ever-evolving exhibitions and dedication to artistic dialogue, Huub Hannen Gallery remains a vibrant hub for contemporary art in Maastricht, offering a space where creativity meets collectors, critics, and enthusiasts alike.
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Sight Name: Huub Hannen Gallery
Sight Location: Maastricht, Netherlands (See walking tours in Maastricht)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Maastricht, Netherlands (See walking tours in Maastricht)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Maastricht, Netherlands
Create Your Own Walk in Maastricht
Creating your own self-guided walk in Maastricht is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Maastricht Introduction Walking Tour
Maastricht is an ancient city known for its rich history, medieval architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
In the first century AD, the Romans built a bridge across the Meuse river. A settlement grew near the bridge. Maastricht's name means "a place to cross the Meuse river". Today, a pillar marks this location of the original Roman bridge.
The Roman settlement was small,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
In the first century AD, the Romans built a bridge across the Meuse river. A settlement grew near the bridge. Maastricht's name means "a place to cross the Meuse river". Today, a pillar marks this location of the original Roman bridge.
The Roman settlement was small,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Maastricht Ancient Fortification Sites
As a key meeting point for European cultures and trading routes, Maastricht for millennia had been the site of many battles. Once known as the "Bulwark of the Netherlands", the city earned its reputation thanks to the impenetrable defenses that lasted through multiple attacks on its strategic position.
The very first fortifications in Maastricht appeared around the 1200s. Some of them... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
The very first fortifications in Maastricht appeared around the 1200s. Some of them... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Statues and Monuments Tour
The citizens of Maastricht are reputed to be spiritual and have a good sense of humor. Their attitude towards life, as well as their customs and traditions, are vividly reflected in the numerous statues and monuments scattered throughout the city.
Among these is the Statue of Jan Pieter Minckeleers, commemorating the local inventor of gas lighting. Another notable figure is the Mooswief, also... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Among these is the Statue of Jan Pieter Minckeleers, commemorating the local inventor of gas lighting. Another notable figure is the Mooswief, also... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Maastricht's Historical Buildings Walking Tour
Founded by the Romans some 2,000 years ago, the charming city of Maastricht is one of the oldest in the Netherlands. Its long history is manifested in numerous remnants, including religious and secular buildings of any form. Over the course of the centuries, Maastricht has garnered a wealth of architecture, featuring a variety of styles: Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque and Renaissance.
Cultural... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Cultural... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles