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Solo exhibition Ada Duker in Art rental Kunstpunt

Borromini, Palladio, or the portici of Bologna: architecture is a recurring thread in the work of visual artist Ada Duker. In her solo exhibition Emerge… she presents works in which she zooms in on the aspects that fascinate her, complemented by a recent series on stone pines. Her drawing-like style is calm and restrained, orderly but never polished, with a limited color palette. From August 29 through October 4, Ada’s paintings can be seen in Emerge at the Art Rental collection of Kunstpunt Groningen.

By: Redactie
18 August 2025

Ada often works in series, approaching her subject from different angles. “These are subjects I can lose myself in, that occupy me completely for a while, like a scientist immersed in specialized research. It’s not about a realistic depiction, but about finding an essence, a ‘conquest.’ Emerge!”

Ada’s recent work originated during a residency in Rome in 2023, at the Royal Netherlands Institute. There she focused on the ornamentation of Baroque architect Francesco Borromini: elements that people often overlook, such as a garland in a pillar or a surprising balustrade. Ada has taken these details out of their context and given them a central role in her work.

The Roman stone pine also frequently appears in Ada Duker’s paintings. These tall trees with their round crowns are typical of Rome’s cityscape. Sadly, they are also under threat: many are reaching the end of their lifespan. In her work Ada plays with this sense of transience, for example by leaving out tree crowns or depicting them in complementary colors.

Ada’s Choice

Alongside her own work, you can also view Ada’s favorite pieces from the Art Rental collection in Ada’s Choice. Want to enjoy her work for longer? The artworks are available for loan or purchase at Kunstpunt.

About Ada Duker

Ada Duker (Hoogeveen, 1955) is a visual artist. She graduated from Academie Minerva in 1985 and has since worked as a painter and photographer. Her work has previously been shown at Museo Morandi, Museum Belvédère, Galerie Block C, and De Portiersloge.