Obituary from Dutch Museums

The passing away of

ADRIAAN VAN DER HAVE
founder of TORCH Gallery

has moved us deeply.

With his sparkling personality and his brave choices, Adriaan took a special position within the art world.
We loose with him an inspiring, dynamic and a colleague full of life.

The directors and fellow-workers of
Fotomuseum Den Haag
Gemeentemuseum Den Haag
Gemeentemuseum Helmond
Groninger Museum
Kunsthal Rotterdam

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COMMENTS:

Pearl said...

That is beautiful. I can't think of the last time US museums honored the passing of a gallerist.

April 11, 2009 2:45 PM

Obituary from Adriaan's family

Published in the Dutch newspaper HRC Handelsblad on April 9, 2009:

K e e p . y o u r . t o r c h . b u r n i n g

Adriaan enjoyed his life and work

to the fullest extend.
. . .

According to his wish Adriaan has been

buried amongst his immediate family only.

From Danielle Kwaaitaal

“Dear Adriaan,
Looking at this picture takes me back to the start of our collaboration, HI&LO back in 2002. Not High not Low, but Hi and LO, remember? Since then we grew into a fruitful team with my show Whispering Waters at the Groninger Museum being the heart of the rose of our friendship and collaboration. Thank you for making me grow and sharing all your incredible ideas, joy and inspiration, you’ll be missed big time. Mo, Mitsy, my heart is with you guys!
Love
Danielle Kwaaitaal”

From Simon Henwood

Amsterdam, November 2008 (photo Simon Henwood)

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Simon writes: " My funniest memory of Adriaan was when we were unpacking work for my show last year. The first painting came out of the crate and he said. “I hope the rest will be a little better” He always kept me on my toes with his sharp wit and kind heart. I dread to think what a bloody handful he was as a young man. "