Adriaan's Family

Mitsy & Mo. Amsterdam 2005? (sent by Joe Sanchez. Thank you Joe; I love this picture).

Adriaan's 3 other kids. They will miss The Chief too. But will have to wait a few more lives before seeing him again.

save the date: MAY 29 - Kunsthal Rotterdam

IT'S OFFICIAL NOW:
OPENING KUNSTHAL ROTTERDAM IN HONOR OF ADRIAAN:
May 29, 2009
(if for some reason this date would change: i will make a new post and also correct this one)
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Kunsthal Rotterdam eert galeriehouder
ROTTERDAM - Kunsthal Rotterdam eert galeriehouder Adriaan van der Have, de vorige week vrijdag overleden eigenaar van Torch Gallery, met een tentoonstelling. Dat heeft de Kunsthal Rotterdam maandag bekendgemaakt.
Van der Have begon zijn gallerie in 1984. Torch richtte zich vooral op de geënsceneerde fotografie en was in binnen- en buitenland een begrip. Hij bood internationaal bekende mensen als Anton Corbijn en Loretta Lux een podium. Emily Ansenk, directeur van de Kunsthal, noemt het overlijden van Van der Have een groot verlies voor de Nederlandse kunstwereld.
Kunsthal Rotterdam werkte tot kort voor zijn overlijden nauw samen met Van der Have aan een jubileumtentoonstelling over Torch. De expositie wordt op 29 mei geopend.(ANP)
http://www.ad.nl/cultuur/3131238/Kunsthal_Rotterdam_eert_galeriehouder.html

Surreal Dubai

ArtDubai (March 2008) was a surreal adventure for us.

Only later did we realize what a special time we had.
This was hardly a year ago:

-- click a picture to see it bigger - or rightclick it and then leftclick "open link in new window" --

The Future of Torch

The Sanchez Bros call him Mo-Master, and rightfully so.

Sweet Mo has been thrown into this Torch Circus and found his heart.

Many of us believe he will do well continuing the Torch flame.

Here's a picture that Adriaan took of Mo with Mary Boone (Miami, 2007).

Soon she will beg to sit on HIS chair!

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COMMENTS:

TINKEBELL. said...
I wish Mo all the best as "young blood" as he is called according to his business card. Actually I'm completely sure he'll do GREAT! But furst dear Mo, and ofcourse Mitsy,.. take care! have some moments for yourself. we're all there for you!! with looove..!
April 6, 2009 4:41 PM

terryrodgers said...
No doubt about it!! Probably she'll want to sit on his lap!
April 6, 2009 7:01 PM

More Sanchez & Adriaan Moments

Taken in Amsterdam by Joe (their Dad) Sanchez

Adriaan van der Have op Facebook

Gerald van der Kaap started a FACEBOOK page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adriaan-van-der-Have-1958-2009/77685865311

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adriaan-van-der-Have-1958-2009/77685865311

Adriaan at his best

Posted by Estelle Rodgers:

" Amsterdam, 2006: Terry's first Torch Book. The boys were having some fun. Adriaan wanted to make sure Terry signed boxes and boxes of books! "

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Estelle writes:

"2004.

One of my first shots of Adriaan and Terry. Loved that smile!! "

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COMMENTS:

margo said...
I've heard so much about Adrian over the years, I'm sorry i didn't have a chance to meet him. I loved looking through all of these pics!
April 8, 2009 11:16 AM

From Mark Moore, Los Angeles

As someone who dealt with Adriaan over the last 10 years, he was one of my favorite people in the art community. He was a warm, funny man and had a fabulous eye as a dealer. He will be greatly missed.

From Ron Mandos in Nederland

Adriaan is niet meer…
De meest spraakmakende galeriehouder van Amsterdam gaan we enorm missen.
We wensen Mo, Mitsy en verdere familie heel veel sterkte.
Ron Mandos en team

From Duncan in Nederland

Duncan writes:
" A typical picture from Adriaan at the opening from Helena Christenens’ “A Quite Story” at Rotterdam
Adrianus,no more shoarma at Shoarma Mama nor on the bed....... nor a movie at the Munt..... will miss that but know for sure we’ll do it over some day !!! Mitsy and Mo my heart is with you guys......
Rust zacht,fijne vent !!!
Duncan "

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Comment by Adriaanisalive:

Indeed: Adriaan always around with his "Maastricht-Clear-Plastic-Bag" (zijn Plastieken Zakje):

Comment by Pearl:

The clear Maastricht bag is classic -- we've pulled off many capers where one of us would be lookout, and the other would stuff those bags full of "complimentary" magazines and books!
April 6, 2009 10:13 PM

Comment by bathmate ...

thank you for your great posting ,this is a good posting
Bathmate

December 26, 2009

From Yuk Lin Tang

I must admit it was quite a shock to know the news about Adriaan. Number 4 is a very unlucky number in the Chinese culture, that was for me shocking too.
I really thought he was in good shape and his health condition was stable. Sometimes this year I will meet Adriaan again once I’m back in Amsterdam – now it’s too late......
He sent me this very funny postcard picture begin Jan. 09 by post and I was so happy to receive it.
YL Tang
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Excerpts from some emails. (Adriaan loved to write in between a replied mail in red):
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Dag Yuk Lin
Even in het rood....
On 16-11-2008 12:10, "Yuk Lin Tang" <> wrote:
Dag Adriaan,
Fijn een reaktie terug te ontvangen, anders ga ik heel snel denken dat ‘t niet goed gaat met je.
Dank je
een grappige en zeer wijze statement eigenlijk van jou
zo heb ik het nooit gezien maar je hebt wel gelijk !
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On 11/14/08 5:23 PM, "Adriaan van der Have" <> wrote:
Dag Yuk Lin
Tijd gaat snel inderdaad....
Alles gaat redelijk naar omstandigheden
De ziekte – ziekte van Kahler- zal denk ik nooit weggaan maar we proberen een beetje ‘hand in hand’ verder door het leven te gaan
Paar keer van medicijnen gewisseld en lijkt nu een soort van balans in alles.
Elke dag is een beetke knokken wel weer maar dat zijn we wel gewend...

From Ute, Camera Work, Berlin

Remembering Adriaan....
Adriaan was a wonderful guy and he will truly be missed by our whole team.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
We've been working with Adriaan for so many years, we shared exhibitions, fairs and so many laughs.
We will never forget you Adriaan!
Your Camera Work Team, Berlin, Germany

From Ed Bazinet

Adriaan was one of those characters you’re lucky to have met in this journey of life.
He was respectful and respected by all that crossed his path.
To have known him was to have loved him.
He will be missed.
It was a pleasure !
Rest in Peace.
Ed Bazinet picture is a small memorial Ed has planted on his terrace in NewYork for Adriaan. (Dutch tullips included).

Adriaan was born on January 19, 1958

Many have asked me.
I can now confirm:
Adriaan was born on January 19, 1958.
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As far as I understood:
he passed away during his sleep on Friday, April 3, 2009
in his home in Amsterdam
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If I hear different dates, places or notes,
I will change this post rather than make a new post.