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Director’s Interviews — Interview Nicolaus Schafhaussen These audio recordings feature a conversation between former directors of Kunstinstituut Melly, and our archivist marjolijn kok. It was made for the book Paul: An unofficial institutional history through the hands of Paul van Gennip, published on the occasion of Paul’s retirement. Paul joined the institution at its founding in 1990 and remained a central figure throughout its development. The questions in the interview were guided by Paul’s interests, offering a personal and informal reflection on the institution’s history.
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Director’s Interviews — Interview Hans Maarten van den Brink
These audio recordings feature a conversation between former directors of Kunstinstituut Melly, and our archivist marjolijn kok. It was made for the book Paul: An unofficial institutional history through the hands of Paul van Gennip, published on the occasion of Paul’s retirement. Paul joined the institution at its founding in 1990 and remained a central figure throughout its development. The questions in the interview were guided by Paul’s interests, offering a personal and informal reflection on the institution’s history.
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Director’s Interviews — Interview Defne Ayas
This audio recording features a conversation between Defne Ayas, former director of Kunstinstituut Melly (2012–2017), and our archivist Marjolijn Kok, whom Ayas hired to help develop the institution’s archives on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The recording was made in honor of the retirement of Paul van Gennip, who served as deputy director (1990-2024) and had been with the institution since its founding in 1990. The conversation reflects on their work together, including the decisions that led to the announcement of the institution’s name change, as well as van Gennip’s invaluable contributions throughout his tenure.
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Director’s Interviews — Interview Catherine David
These audio recordings feature a conversation between former directors of Kunstinstituut Melly, and our archivist marjolijn kok. It was made for the book Paul: An unofficial institutional history through the hands of Paul van Gennip, published on the occasion of Paul’s retirement. Paul joined the institution at its founding in 1990 and remained a central figure throughout its development. The questions in the interview were guided by Paul’s interests, offering a personal and informal reflection on the institution’s history.
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Director’s Interviews — Interview Chris Dercon
These audio recordings feature a conversation between former directors of Kunstinstituut Melly, and our archivist marjolijn kok. It was made for the book Paul: An unofficial institutional history through the hands of Paul van Gennip, published on the occasion of Paul’s retirement. Paul joined the institution at its founding in 1990 and remained a central figure throughout its development. The questions in the interview were guided by Paul’s interests, offering a personal and informal reflection on the institution’s history.
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Director’s Interviews — Interview Bartomeu Marí
These audio recordings feature a conversation between former directors of Kunstinstituut Melly, and our archivist marjolijn kok. It was made for the book Paul: An unofficial institutional history through the hands of Paul van Gennip, published on the occasion of Paul’s retirement. Paul joined the institution at its founding in 1990 and remained a central figure throughout its development. The questions in the interview were guided by Paul’s interests, offering a personal and informal reflection on the institution’s history.