Artist Bas Kosters wins Amsterdam Prize 2026: My work is like unbridled abundance
Artist Bas Kosters has won the 2026 Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst for his multidisciplinary work, which spans fashion, textiles, and ceramics. The award, which includes a 35,000 euro prize, acknowledges his two decades of creative development and his unique, expressive style.
Artist Bas Kosters has been named the recipient of the Amsterdamprijs voor de Kunst 2026. The jury recognized Kosters for his multidisciplinary career, which has evolved from fashion to include ceramics, painting, and textile art over the past two decades. Known for his colorful and often nostalgic work, Kosters describes his creative output as an expression of unbridled abundance, frequently drawing inspiration from his childhood and his personal inner world.
Kosters, who has lived in Amsterdam for 25 years, views the prestigious award as a significant milestone during a period of professional growth. He intends to use the 35,000 euro prize money to facilitate further international work, specifically targeting a longer residency in Japan. Currently working from his studio in the NDSM-loods, Kosters continues to reinvent himself as an artist while maintaining his signature style. He reflects on his journey from his roots in Zutphen to his established career in the capital, where he feels deeply at home and energized for his next creative chapters.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
