IAFD x OCW Presentation & Exhibition
We warmly invite you to attend the presentation and exhibition of the final designs for the Jos Brinkprijs 2026 on Monday of the
During this festive moment, second-year IAFD students will present their final designs for the award and six honorary statements to representatives from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), including Esther van Dijk – Director Emancipation and Director Gender & LGBTI equality at the OCW. From 16:00, the exhibition will open to the public, accompanied by drinks.
The interactive exhibition is titled ‘Embody / Empower: Fluidity in Form’. Designed collaboratively and in small groups, seven unique art pieces represent key values such as fluidity, strength, resilience, and freedom. Students established these values to represent the challenges and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. Each art piece is also designed with consideration towards the environment, embodying principles of circularity, thoughtful use of materials and regeneration.
About KABK x OCW: Jos Brinkprijs 2026
For the fifth time, the IAFD department is collaborating with the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) to design the Jos Brinkprijs. Second-year students developed one award design for the Jos Brink Prijs 2026 and six honorary statements. These honorary statements will be given to all nominees during the award ceremony, taking place next year, as a sustainable alternative to flowers. The design of the main award combines core themes of the honorary statements — empathy, collectivity, infinity, fluidity, embrace and freedom. They inform a distinctive design in which community participation plays a central role, both in the creative process and in the final outcome.
Programme
15:00-16:00 Presentation to OCW
16:00-20:00 Public opening and drinks
