On Sunday 22 May, the Fentener van Vlissingen Cultuurprijs has been awarded to Dries Verhoeven for his exceptional contribution to art in the city of Utrecht and far beyond. The prize is awarded every three years.

“Dries Verhoeven is a versatile Utrecht artist with roots in theatre, who moves effortlessly between multiple art disciplines. Verhoeven continues to develop and is an inspiration for many other artists”, according to Lisette Pelsers, chairwoman of the Fentener van Vlissingen Fonds.

The award ceremony took place in the Ping Pong Club in Utrecht on the Wisselspoorterrein, where the latest work The NarcoSexuals can also be seen until 6 June.

 

Photo by Willem Popelier