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RAW & Unfiltered - Dwaalhaas

An unfiltered, tactile counter-narrative of raw Art Brut and upcycling in an algorithm-driven world

Dwaalhaas Dutch Design Week 2026

Dwaalhaas creates an explosion of raw CoBrA and Art Brut energy. He reveals that true worth lies not in perfect pixels, but in the unpolished, imperfect soul of the human maker.
In a world increasingly smoothed out, optimized, and filtered by algorithms and AI, Dwaalhaas brings back raw humanity.

Tactile Counterbalance

In a society increasingly curated by algorithms and seamless digital interface polish, The Living Museum provides a necessary physical and tactile counterbalance. Directly aligned with Manifestations’ theme MUTE and the concept of Unspoken truths, this installation strips away the digital filter to reveal the chaotic, authentic reality of human creation. Rather than presenting static, untouchable design objects, the space acts as a living, breathing studio environment in which upcycled materials, mixed media, raw Art Brut, and personal archives come together. Visitors are invited to step beyond passive observation and engage through sight, touch, and direct dialogue. By transforming discarded materials and everyday remnants into expressive art, the project challenges our reliance on algorithmic perfection and questions what gets muted in a hyper-digitized world. It reclaims human agency, messy creativity, and the power of physical presence in an era where genuine connection is constantly pushed into the background.

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About Dwaalhaas

Hans de Waal (Dwaalhaas) is an Eindhoven-based artist in Woensel-West. Through his Living Museum, open studio, and DwaalStore, he creates raw Art Brut and upcycled art that invites physical connection, spontaneous dialogue, and critical reflection on our algorithmically controlled world.

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Art Gallery Dwaalhaas Edisonstraat 39

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