Daan Samson was the second participant in Couplet 2.0, a project of the Concordia art center in which a visual artist is always linked for three months to a resident from the city of Enschede. Samson chose Andrei Haret (managing director of Royal Grolsch) to be his project partner. From September to December 2019, the two went running, enjoyed art and got to know each other better during a cooking workshop. Their alliance came to an end with the presentation of a joint work of art.

In harmony Samson and Haret created a sparkling beer, in which elements of what they find important in life are summarized. The art edition was named 'Grolsch Couplet 2.0 - Andrei Haret & Daan Samson' and was released in an exclusive edition of fifty numbered and signed copies. The arts beer is intended as a tribute to the themes of prosperity and friendship.

• Photograpy: Jeronimus van Pelt
• Commissioned by: Concordia Enschede
• In cooperation with: Royal Grolsch

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In the Rotterdam artists' apartment Kreuk and Samson removed the existing shower set and installed a rain shower made available by (project partner) Hornbach.

The performance pays homage to typical 'father and son-Do-It-Yourself-moments' and is a contemporary addition to ready-made art. The question arises whether performing a private 'do-it-yourself job' can be regarded as a contemporary art act, and what influence it has when a leading art collector gives his cooperation to 'home improvements.

• Photograpy: Jeronimus van Pelt
• Video: Elsbeth van Noppen
• Project partner: Hornbach
• Launched at: SECONDroom Antwerpen

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De Binnenhof / Máximapark, Leidsche Rijn

TheWikiCommons photo series is made up of images that were specifically produced to be added to the media database of Wikimedia Commons.

The artist had himself portrayed next to existing artworks in public space. Samson appears to ‘claim’ these objects, creating the illusion that he himself is the maker of these various sculptures in Dutch neighbourhoods, city parks, station squares or along motorways. Samson does not even mention the actual designers or artists.

• Photograpy: Jeronimus van Pelt
• Commissioned by: Concordia Enschede (Guest curator = Tinkebell)

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Frisian Triumph

The New Showing Off

Procession of value and harvest

Nordisk Charm Offensiv (Stockholm)

In memory of my beloved father

Thanks, Remko!

“Viva la Resistance!”

Heavy duty quality

The presentation of Baby Samson

Extended Sell-by Date

Training, study and discipline