EXPOSITIONS
Museum Catharijne Convent - Utrecht
2025
For HKU Exposure, selected works by Gijs Bartholomeus were presented throughout Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht. Placed within the historic architecture of the museum, the garments created a contrast between contemporary fashion, heritage, and the evolving ways in which identity is expressed.
Winq, Melkweg expo - Amsterdam
2025
Beyond the Canal Parade, the costumes designed in collaboration with Aidsfonds continued to take on new life through performances, exhibitions, and events. The strength of the project allowed the dancers to tour with the piece and bring its message to different audiences and locations.
The costumes were later presented at events including the opening of a new Pride exhibition at Melkweg Expo and the Winq Ball, extending the project beyond the parade and creating new opportunities for the work to be seen and experienced.
Exposure HKU graduation - Utrecht
2024
The collection neXus was also presented during the HKU Exposure graduation event. Displaying the looks in chronological order, arranged in an upward spiral, emphasised the continuous evolution and fluidity within the collection. The presentation created a visual journey through the different stages of neXus, reinforcing its exploration of gender as something dynamic, evolving, and constantly in motion.
AG - Utrecht
2023
Presenting the collection Pretty Masculine as part of Sincerely Yours, an exhibition showcasing a diverse selection of minor projects by art and design students. The collection explores the boundaries of masculinity through contemporary menswear, questioning traditional ideas of how masculine clothing can look and feel.
