The Beeldbrekers (ReFramers) are a group of young adult students and (young) professionals who dedicate their expertise to helping the Van Gogh Museum become more inclusive. What do they do in everyday life, and what motivates them to help the museum?
Meet the Beeldbrekers
Contact
Would you like to know more about the Beeldbrekers or are you interested in co-creation? Please contact Ghyslaine Tromp, coordinator of the Beeldbrekers.
Ghyslaine Tromp
Beeldbrekers 2025-2026
Anna Crok
I’m Anna. I studied history and now teach at a secondary school. In my lessons, I try to bring history to life in a way that connects to my students’ interests, their everyday world, and what’s happening around us. I like to see the classroom as a space where we can talk openly and exchange ideas. For me, the museum plays a similar role, as a place where different perspectives meet. Openness and inclusion are essential. As a ReFramer, I hope to contribute to this and help the museum become an even more welcoming, connected place.
Anna Crok
Bintou Kourouma
My name is Bintou Kourouma. I’m currently studying Philosophy, and I’m passionate about reimagining heritage. I see art as a vital medium for personal expression and as a cornerstone of a healthy, functioning society. Because an artwork’s meaning depends on the viewer and sparks dialogue, I believe everyone should be part of that process.
During my time as a ReFramer, I want to use initiatives from different subcultures to reinterpret the universal themes in Van Gogh’s work: finding beauty in the everyday, mental health and faith. You can see these themes in hip-hop, but also in a self-portrait. Through videography, museum interventions and innovative events, I hope to bring these connections to life.
Bintou Kourouma
Christy Kelderman
Art and culture have played an important role in my life for many years. This eventually led me to study Cultural Heritage in Amsterdam.
I believe it’s essential to lower the threshold for visiting museums. Art and culture shouldn’t be reserved for a specific group; museums should be accessible places where people can connect. That requires them to be open and welcoming to a broader audience. This is why I’ve spent considerable time exploring themes such as diversity and inclusion, particularly in relation to autism, dementia and physical accessibility, alongside other social themes. I see the museum as a place where society is reflected.
Christy Kelderman
Himaya Ayo
As an artist with Ugandan roots, I bring a fresh perspective to the art world. My background in anthropology deepens my understanding of culture and diversity. This knowledge inspires my paintings, in which I explore the strength and richness of cultural heritage. Just as Van Gogh’s story contains many layers that keep it relevant today, I aim to portray different perspectives and experiences in my work – perspectives that are both timeless and universal.
As a ReFramer, I am committed to bridging the gap between culturally diverse communities and the art sector. I believe that art has the power to connect people from all backgrounds, and to foster mutual understanding.
Himaya Ayo
Jamie Chen
For me, the Van Gogh Museum represents connection through art. It’s a place where people can pause for a moment – look together, feel, and allow themselves to be inspired or moved by the stories on display. In these moments of shared wonder, something special happens: a sense of togetherness.
I believe the museum should be a place where everyone feels welcome and represented. Art belongs to everyone, and its strength lies in this diversity. Yet I know that this sense of connection is not a given for everyone. In my role as a ReFramer, I want to bridge that gap. I am committed to helping the museum become a place that is not only admired, but one in which people can recognise themselves – both in the stories and in the experience. Because only when we are all seen can true connection emerge.
Jamie Chen
Kamelia Erich
I am Kamelia Erich, a creative producer, director and researcher from Amsterdam with Iranian roots. My work is at the intersection of art, fashion and culture, where I combine research, storytelling and aesthetics in projects that connect young adults with creativity and heritage.
I have worked for organisations including Museum Night Amsterdam and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, where I am involved as a creative producer for De Nacht and the Erwin Olaf Magazine. With a BA in Art History and an MA in Cultural Economics & Entrepreneurship, I combine concept development with socio-cultural research. I have also designed streetwear collections that are on sale in the Netherlands and Belgium.
As a ReFramer, I want to use my perspective to connect new generations with Van Gogh’s work and make stories from the diaspora visible.
Kamelia Erich
Marves Lesimanuaja
My mother first took me to the Van Gogh Museum when I was young, where I was introduced to Van Gogh’s work for the first time. His paintings show how what you leave behind shapes the way people remember you. In my own painting, I want connection to shine through. That’s why I’m a ReFramer: I want to work together with the other ReFramers to help connect the museum with everyone.
In my daily life, I work mostly with young people who are at risk of drifting into criminality, as well as with children in day care settings. I love being in contact with people, because – no matter our age – we can always learn from one another. I also enjoy capturing those connections, through photography and videography.
Marves Lesimanuaja
Yasir Aydemir
Art and science seem like separate worlds, but for me, they together form the basis of curiosity. I believe that the greatest strength between people lies in what connects us, not in what divides us. I’m Yasir, a Master’s student in Technical Physics with a focus on the fascinating world of quantum physics. In my spare time, I enjoy practising Ebru art.
As a ReFramer, I hope to bring people from different backgrounds and interests together. In doing so, I aim to contribute to a museum where everyone feels welcome and able to discover new ideas and perspectives.
Yasir Aydemir