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July 4, 2025

ArtEZ finals through story and image

The very last ArtEZ finals are drawing to a close. Perhaps you’re still planning a final visit to one of our art & design academies this weekend, or you're scrolling through the highlights on Monday. Either way, the work of the Class of ’25 continues to resonate: in images, in stories, and in the impact they’ve made.

What a dynamic few weeks it’s been, packed with concerts, exhibitions, performances, installations and storytelling. The vision of our graduates has been shared in a variety of ways, from concert halls to gallery walls, screens and language. Now that the schedule is winding down, it’s the perfect time to take a look back, revisit or catch one last show. 

What’s still on

We've gone from a full calendar of finals to just a few final moments. If you're quick, you can still view final projects at our art and design academies.

ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Zwolle – open until Sunday 6 July, 19:00
ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Arnhem – open until Saturday 5 July, 21:00
AKI ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design – open until Friday 4 July, 18:00

Reading material

At artez.nl/finals, you will find some great reading material in the form of stories about graduates. There are all kinds of tales to give you an insight into the experiences and opinions of ArtEZ graduates. It's perfect for reading under a palm tree or on the sofa.

Making tension tangible: Hanne explores the force of metal

It all started with a simple paperclip. “It seems simple, but I also find it an aesthetic shape,” says Hanne, graduating from the Crossmedia Design bachelor’s programme. By studying the movements of metal, she explored the tension that builds up within the material, and how to make it both visible and tangible.

Go to Hanne her story

Waste, or fashion with a story?

A pair of jeans in the grass. A T-shirt on the pavement. What do discarded garments tell us about fashion? And the capitalist system we live in? These questions were the starting point for Giulia Coluccello’s graduation research. She graduated from the Master Critical Fashion Practices.

Find out more about Giulia's final

Teun writes to surprise himself

Language often falls short. That’s what writer Teun Renkema believes, as he graduates from the bachelor’s in Creative Writing this month. But sometimes it works. And tells exactly what you mean.

Read the whole story here

Get lost in content

There’s so much finals work to explore on our social media channels, almost endless inspiration in words and images. Have you visited any events yet? Share your experience on socials using #ArtEZfinals!

Class of '25

Curious to find out what ArtEZ graduates have been through, where their ambitions lie and which lessons they want to share? Have a look at their personal student pages!