Esther Polak

Esther Polak is a prominent artist with a diverse background in advisory roles and education within the arts sector. Since 2010, Esther has represented and distributed work through PolakVanBekkum and collaborated with various institutions such as the Mondriaan Fund, where Esther currently serves as an advisor and previously held an artist residency. Additional advisory contributions include positions at the Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst and the NPO-fonds. Esther has also engaged in research and teaching at notable institutions, including Gerrit Rietveld Academie and Hanze University Groningen. Esther's educational background includes studies at the Rijks Akademie voor Beeldende Kunsten from 1983 to 1986.