Christine van buul opens van buul gallery
van Buul Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located on the historic Dennenweg 126 in The Hague, founded by Christine van Buul Stams. The gallery represents a new, confident voice within the international contemporary art landscape, combining refined curation with an open and welcoming approach to collecting. Rooted in quality, authenticity and artistic development, van Buul Gallery is dedicated to presenting artists whose work reflects life today thoughtful, experimental and visually compelling.
Christine van Buul, photography Olivier Varossieau
Founder: Christine van Buul – Stams
Christine van Buul Stams is deeply connected to The Hague, both personally and professionally. Born and raised in the city, she grew up surrounded by art, culture and critical dialogue. From an early age, museum visits, exhibitions and international cinema were a natural part of everyday life. Raised by parents who were deeply engaged in art as purists, collectors and professionals—Christine developed a sharp critical eye and a strong sensitivity to quality, material and concept.
Although she initially chose a more stable path focused on family life, her intrinsic connection to art proved impossible to ignore. Over time, her return to the art world became inevitable and purposeful. In a relatively short period, Christine established herself as a respected art advisor and curator, known for her clear signature, intuitive approach and ability to connect emerging talent with established collectors.
“I feel very good, and extremely excited. Opening this gallery truly feels like a dream coming true.” Christine van Buul
From Art Advisory to Gallery
The founding of van Buul Gallery marks a natural evolution in Christine’s career. While art advisory allowed for close, personal relationships with collectors, a physical gallery space offered creative freedom and long-term vision. The gallery enables her to curate without compromise, build sustainable careers for artists and actively participate in the international art fair circuit.
Christine works with both emerging artists fresh from art academies and museum-recognized names, approaching each with the same level of seriousness and respect. For her, artistic quality is never defined by status, but by integrity, research and emotional resonance.
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“Christine brings a vibrant and refreshing energy to the presentation of art.” Celia Hadeler
Vision and Identity
van Buul Gallery positions itself as youthful, refined and contemporary often described as “fine urban.” The program focuses on artists who translate universal emotions and ideas into strong visual languages, across disciplines such as painting, sculpture, objects and cross-media practices. The gallery places particular emphasis on craftsmanship, experimentation and material research, favoring long-term artistic development over production-driven work.
Collecting, in Christine’s vision, should be joyful and accessible without sacrificing depth or quality. van Buul Gallery aims to be a place where both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers feel comfortable, inspired and encouraged to build meaningful collections.
Location: Denneweg, The Hague
Situated on the Denneweg—one of the oldest streets in The Hague the gallery is surrounded by boutiques, craftsmanship, cultural institutions and quality hospitality. The location reflects the gallery’s values: authenticity, tradition, refinement and contemporary relevance. The Hague’s international character and global institutions also provide a strong base for the gallery’s international ambitions.
International Outlook and Collaboration
van Buul Gallery is internationally oriented, actively collaborating with galleries abroad and participating in art fairs across Europe and beyond. Recent projects include international group exhibitions and collaborations with galleries in cities such as Paris and Tokyo. Building bridges between artists, collectors and institutions is central to the gallery’s mission.
Christine believes that growth should be shared. The gallery develops international opportunities together with its artists, expanding visibility step by step in cities such as Brussels, Paris, Basel, London, Jakarta, Singapore, New York and Miami.
“I’m excited. I have been working with Christine for a few months now and I really like our collaboration. She is a very persistent and energetic woman on a mission!” Lisette van Hoogerhuyzen
A Living Platform for Contemporary Art
More than a commercial space, van Buul Gallery functions as a platform for discovery, dialogue and artistic exchange. Through carefully curated exhibitions, international partnerships and a strong curatorial identity, the gallery contributes to the evolving contemporary art discourse.
Visitors entering van Buul Gallery are invited to slow down, engage their senses and experience art beyond daily routines leaving with curiosity, inspiration and a deeper connection to contemporary artistic expression.
“Christine van Buul brings a powerful fresh energy to the art scene. She has an exceptional eye for emerging artists and knows exactly how to present them at the highest level. Everyone we introduce to her whether young collectors, companies or seasoned buyers immediately feels the distinctive atmosphere she creates and begins collecting with confidence.” Olivier Varossieau
Christine van Buul and Olivier Varossieau
Vroom & Varossieau is proud to collaborate closely with Christine van Buul and her new gallery on the Denneweg in The Hague. This partnership strengthens our shared commitment to serving collectors throughout the Netherlands with the highest level of expertise, discretion and curatorial quality. By joining forces on selected projects and future art fairs across Europe, we create new opportunities for our artists and clients within an international context. We warmly invite collectors, curators and art enthusiasts to visit van Buul Gallery and experience this dynamic new presence in the contemporary art landscape.
