Rumi Kunst Instituut

Initially coming into existence as a gallery and a learning center for Paper Marbling (Ebru) and Calligraphy, our institute has evolved to become a platform of arts with a focus on traditional oriental art forms. We have participated in numerous prestigious exhibitions such as the Museumnacht at Boening van Boijmans and others around the world to promote these traditional art forms. Our activities were visited by public figures such as Eberhard van der Laan (ex-Mayor of Amsterdam) and the Dutch Queen Beatrix. Today we offer workshops and comprehensive courses, organize exhibitions and participate in various cultural events. We have also been the first organization to use Paper Marbling as part of creative art therapy, working closely with a number of psychology clinics in the Netherlands. We believe that a consistent representation and a revised interpretation of these art forms will play a crucial role in enriching the multicultural society in the Netherlands and around the world.