Roosje Klap | Us by Night

We’ve been banging our heads trying to figure out who could host the main stage, a tough choice indeed! Mr. Bingo brought a fresh approach that, through a series of happy accidents, culminated in epic moments like the unforgettable closing act with Jim Stoten. The following year, Dines’s boundless energy transformed the main stage into a vibe straight out of a London underground drum & bass club. We’ll definitely miss that! After much brainstorming, we’ve finally had our eureka moment: ROOSJE KLAP! She captured many hearts in 2019 and loves the night. To quote her, “It’s when we show our true selves.” Her infectious smile alone will elevate UBN to new heights.

Roosje Klap (she/her) is a dynamic researcher and mixed-media artist who investigates the experimental boundaries of custom-fit design through collaborations with artists, curators, architects, designers, and writers. With her collective ARK (Atelier Roosje Klap), she engages in a hybrid method of exchanging knowledge and developing work that reflects the group’s artistic ambition to make modern technologies open-ended, inclusive, and fair spaces of participation.

Effective May 1, 2024, Klap was appointed director of Noorderlicht, a photography and lens-based media platform. Noorderlicht operates at the intersection of artistic experiment and social urgency. Initially focused on photography, Noorderlicht has expanded its scope to include all lens-based media. Noorderlicht runs an educational program, a publishing house, and its own Canson-certified print lab. Roosje is a dedicated educator and coach. Specializing in design, media art, and digital humanities, Klap has designed curricula and led workshops for art academies and universities worldwide. Her guidance, knowledge and passion for creativity and inspiration have helped foster equitable relationships in their environments.