On a Whim
Art Agency bringing contemporary art into public spaces
On a Whim is an Amsterdam-based art agency that brings contemporary art into unexpected, public, and welcoming spaces. We believe that art should be experienced, not just observed—and that it belongs in everyday life. By curating exhibitions and events outside the traditional gallery setting, we connect local artists with new audiences and turn familiar places into sites of inspiration, dialogue, and discovery.
On a Whim x Corendon
In partnership with Corendon Schiphol Hotel, we are proud to present a series of rotating exhibitions that explore the question:
Who gets to define what “Dutch” culture is?
Through a multidisciplinary selection of artists and perspectives, each edition offers a fresh take on identity, tradition, and belonging in today’s Netherlands.
Now on view:
April 10 – July 10, 2025
This edition of On a Whim brings together the work of three emerging, locally based artists whose practices span fine art painting and 3D sculpture. Multidisciplinary in nature, the exhibition explores materiality, form, and storytelling through a fresh and contemporary lens.
Join us as we spotlight a new generation of talent shaping the visual language of today.
The Artists
Tom van Veen
The Netherlands, 1995
Tom van Veen's work spans multiple disciplines, including performance, painting, sculpture, narrative texts, and set design.
Through his interplay of colors, he creates an intense light that absorbs everything while simultaneously softening certain tones. He describes his practice as rooted in the theatrical nature of tragedy, focusing on themes of contemporary icons, collective memory, and the intricate connections between them.
“How could one immerse oneself in a painting?”
Amber Schaafsma
The Netherlands, 1998
Amber Schaafsma’s work explores the poetic elements of everyday life, capturing fleeting yet memorable moments.
Using painting, video and audio, she creates atmospheric depictions of deserted but familiar spaces—bars, cinemas and candle-lit tables. Her paintings often take shape on irregularly sized wood panels, where the grain subtly emerges through the layers of paint.
“Is there a grey-area between convincing and disillusionment?”
Rebecka Hultman
Sweden, 1995
Rebecka Hultman is an artist and designer based in Amsterdam. Her work exists at the intersection of physical and digital objects, often analyzed through humor and absurdity.
From 3D modeling to site-specific installations, her practice is driven by a deep fascination with nostalgia and memory. This allows her to explore memorabilia, imagination, and our perception of reality while simultaneously reflecting on and deconstructing ideas of adulthood and femininity.
“Why am I drawn to nostalgia and memory in my work?”
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