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17-25 October 2026

Landschaap

Invisible, and often undervalued, shepherds preserve culture while maintaining the biodiversity of the landscape and the wellbeing of their flocks.

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Graduation Show - Well-Being
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Shepherds Herman, Rob and Janine
Shepherds Herman, Rob and Janine
Wouter Kooken
“Looking after sheep involves a close reading of the landscape. That’s why shepherds have an intimate knowledge of their environment.”
Shepherds maintain the biodiversity of the landscape and the wellbeing of the flock while preserving culture. But their achievements are mostly invisible and undervalued. Pollyanna Moss sought to make their contribution manifest by creating five blankets
Freerk, Head shepherd and his Australian Kelpie
Freerk, Head shepherd and his Australian Kelpie
Wouter Kooken
Daphne, in the field with 200 Veluws Heideschaap
Daphne, in the field with 200 Veluws Heideschaap
Wouter Kooken
Freerk’s Blanket, wool of Schoonebeeker year 2020
Freerk’s Blanket, wool of Schoonebeeker year 2020
Nicole Marnati
Daphne's Blanket, wool of Schoonebeeker year 2020
Daphne's Blanket, wool of Schoonebeeker year 2020

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