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A monolith is defined as a single, large, unified structure. An apt name for the first complete monograph on the work of Dutch painter Robert Zandvliet (b. 1970). This monumental volume reveals the ongoing tension between experimentation and striking consistency in his body of work.

The festive closing event for Activating Common Ground will take place on 22 January 2026, starting at 19.30, at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam.

The programme includes an interview with architect Jarrik Ouburg on the project and publication Re-Thinking Re-Use. Copies of the book will be available for purchase after the programme in the foyer of the Nieuwe Instituut, through NAi Booksellers.

In light of the launch of As One. Wanderings by Lex ter Braak we would like to invite you to two upcoming book presentations. The first event takes place on 25 January at Buitenplaats Kasteel Wijlre, the second event on 12 February at AkzoNobel Art Space in Amsterdam.

Gallery Vriend van Bavink invites you to the opening of Temporary Terrain, a solo exhibition by Marie Reintjes (1990), chosen by the Cultural Fund as the winner of the Sieger White Award on 16 January, 4PM.

The opening also marks the launch of her book of the same name, Temporary Terrain with an essay by Inge Pollet and designed by Arthur Roeloffzen. The book was made possible by the Sieger White Award and published by Jap Sam Publishers. 

on 7 November the exhibition of The Best Dutch Books Designs 2024 opened at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. We are proud to be included in the selection with two publications: Felwa by Arja Hop and Peter Svenson, chosen by the professional jury as well as by the student jury, and As far as I know, by Caja Boogers, chosen by the professional jury. Both are designed by Edwin van Gelder, Mainstudio. The exhibition runs through 4 January 2026, so pay a visit to experience all of the beautiful publications in real life!

In this post we share all of the books that were released recently!

Team Jap Sam Books is looking forward to the DRUK art book fair, taking place at the end of the month. Come find us there!