Marcel van Baaren, born in the Netherlands, started painting early in life. While working as an IT consultant he decided to make his works known to the public. His talent and passion for art quickly became apparent, and he is now an acclaimed artist with several successful expositions under his belt.
Van Baaren’s current project is a series of ninetynine paintings depicting tulips from the time of Tulipmania. The portraits are based on illustrations from 17th century tulip books.
Van Baaren’s fascination with tulips started during a Turkish-Dutch art project.
“I then realized how much the tulip is connected to national identities, culture, history, symbolism, economics and joy; the tulip has a fascinating story. I dare to say that the tulip is one of the most successful flowers in human-floral relations.”
Marcel van baaren
When creating art, van Baaren works with historical techniques, such as tempera. He believes that using traditional techniques not only connects him to the history of art, but also allows him to create art that is truly unique. His attention to detail and use of vibrant colors make his paintings stand out.
Van Baaren’s work has been praised for its beauty, depth, and historical significance. He continues to create art while balancing his career as an IT consultant, proving that it’s never too late to pursue your passion.
Marcel van Baaren’s Expositions
Upcoming: ARTCAN2025 Tenerife
Upcoming: Tulip Experience Amsterdam 2026
Harmonic Collaboration 2 and 3 by @Boundless8Designs
June and August 2025
A collaborative online exposition of several NFT artists showcasing their work.
Joined with: ‘A thing for Orange and Pink‘ (collab 2) and A Hatefull Tulip (collab 3).
April 2025: Fresh art Fair Cheltenham UK
Four works at display at commercial Art Fair Cheltenham UK.
April 2025: Bloemendagen Anna Paulowna
Display of 54 works at the Anna Paulowna Museum. Exposition themed: “Wat een schoone ende bekoorlijke bloem!” – What a pretty and beautiful flower,
March – May 2024 and 2025 Tulip Experience Amsterdam
Exhibit of the 99 tulips from the Tulipmania, displayed in 17th- century setting of the “Showroom of Volckert Dircksz Coornhert‘.
Tulip fever – 1636-1637 – The true story
March – September 2023
Exhibit of 99 tulips from the tulipmania, part of the exhibition ‘Tulip fever’ @Museum the Black Tulip, Lisse.
Istanbul Amsterdam MEETUP
November 2019 – January-2020
The blend of Turkish and Dutch culture
Istanbul Amsterdam MEETUP @ Podium Mozaïek, Bos en Lommer, Amsterdam
September 2019
Istanbul Amsterdam MEETUP @ Süleymaniye, Istanbul Üniversity, Istanbul Turkije
January 2019
Istanbul Meets Leiden @ Honorary Consulate General of Turkey, Leiden
September 2018
Istanbul Amsterdam MEETUP @LBS4 Gallery, Lijnbaansteeg, Amsterdam
Holland Magnets Street artistry – 2007 and 2008
Hand painted fridge magnets with sceneries of Van Gogh, canal houses, Dutch landmarks, windmills and other Dutch scenes. Sold in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Den Haag as street artist.
Ukrainian National Art, Passion Project – 2005-present
A representation of an Icon of the Passion of Christ,1.80 m x 1.50 m. The icon is in the stylee of the West-Ukrainian rural iconographic art. The original work is part of the collection of the National Museum of West-Ukrainian.
The icon has been displayed at serval community centres, churches and galleries. Currently the icon is in use by the Ukrainian church in Rotterdam.
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