The Deer Years | 80th Birthday Retrospective
A solo show by Phil Bloom
Lumen Travo Gallery is proud to present a new solo exhibition by Dutch artist Phil Bloom (1945, NL).
Featuring a rich selection of works on paper and paintings, the show aims to present a comprehensive overview of Bloom’s oeuvre, spanning more than 40 years of artistic activity. The occasion also marks the artist’s 80th birthday, celebrating one of the most intriguing figures of the Amsterdam art scene since the 1970s.
Bloom’s work draws inspiration from her dreams and travels, blending mythological figures and cultural symbols into vivid, often whimsical compositions. In her practice, she explores themes of innocence, identity, and the human condition, juxtaposing elements of the macabre with the enchanting.
Conceived as a wunderkammer, “The Deer Years” will transform the gallery’s white walls into a lively display of works and curious objects – offering a rare chance to peek into the artist’s surreal studio.
Opening: Friday 5 September, 17:00 – 20:00 hrs
NAP+ Art Fair in Amsterdam
with Guillaume Bijl, Daniel de Paula and Thierry Oussou
Lumen Travo Gallery is thrilled to take part in the upcoming edition of the Amsterdam-based art fair NAP+. After an exciting first edition in 2024, we now look forward to presenting at the Markthal, showcasing the following artists:
Guillaume Bijl (–2025)
Daniel de Paula (Boston)
Thierry Oussou (Benin, 1989)
Through a combination of works on paper, sculptures, and installations, the presentation offers as a critical commentary on our contemporary society, challenging notions of consumerism, capitalistic infrastructures, and labor.
Come visit us at Booth 3, from 11 to 14 September 2025.
Address: Markthal, Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam
More info here.