Jip van den Toorn. Nu je er toch bent

Unpredictable

The exhibition shows how an idea is born and develops. Through drawings, sketchbooks and videos, the exhibition Nu je er toch bent offers visitors an insight into what it is like to be a cartoonist in a world that is becoming increasingly unpredictable.

Social Criticism

Van den Toorn’s cartoons are recognisable by their sharp, contemporary visual language, in which humour and social criticism converge. She observes everyday life with an unerring eye for human failings, social tensions and cultural trends, and then distils these into clear, often disarming illustrations. Her style is minimalist yet incisive: with seemingly simple lines, she lays bare complex emotions and situations, with a satirical undertone that invites reflection.

Jip van den Toorn

Jip van den Toorn (1993) is one of the best-known Dutch cartoonists. Her drawings appear regularly in publications including De Volkskrant, De Morgen and the VPRO Gids. In 2018, she won a World Illustration Award and in 2022 she became the youngest and first female winner of the Inktspot Prize. Her book Hoe vond je zelf dat het ging? was published in 2025. Her new yearbook covering 2026 is due to be published in early November.