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Bette Adriaanse (born 1984, Amsterdam), also known as Bette A., is a Dutch writer and visual artist.
Early life and education
[edit]Adriaanse was born in Amsterdam and grew up in Oudorp, in the Netherlands. She studied Image and Language at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam and later completed a Master in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Adriaanse's debut novel, Rus Like Everyone Else (2015), was published by US-based publisher Unnamed Press. It explores urban alienation and human connection through the eyes of a postal worker in a fictional neighborhood. It was translated into Dutch as Post voor Rus Ordelman (2016) and published by Uitgeverij Cossee.[citation needed] The novel received reviews in Structo magazine, where Adam Ley-Lange praised its nuanced portrayal of isolation and community,[1] and The Gazette, where correspondent Laura Farmer described the novel as "beautiful, creative, whimsical and heartfelt".[2]
Her second novel, What's Mine (published by Unnamed Press in 2023), written in Dutch and English (published as Wat Van Mij Is, by Uitgeverij Cossee in 2024), examines ownership and justice through a conflict over an apartment. Dutch newspaper Nederlands Dagblad highlighted its plot and thematic depth.[3] Tzum magazine noted its layered narrative and filmic qualities.[4]
In 2025, Adriaanse co-authored What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory with musician and artist Brian Eno. Published by Faber & Faber, the book examines the role of art in society and its impact on human experience. It discusses themes such as collective creativity, accessibility of artistic expression, and the relationship between art and emerging technologies.[5] It received reviews from outlets including The Guardian, The Irish Times, Kirkus Reviews, and the Wall Street Journal.[6][7][8][9]
Adriaanse has taught creative writing at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. She is co-founder of the TRQSE Foundation, promoting collaborations between artists and scientists around social topics, and co-founder of the Heroines! movement, a global storytelling project focusing on women role models.[citation needed]
Recognition
[edit]In 2020, Adriaanse was nominated for the Victoriefonds Cultuurprijs in the category Literature.[citation needed]
Bibliography
[edit]- Rus Like Everyone Else (2015)
- Post voor Rus Ordelman (2016) – Dutch version of Rus Like Everyone Else
- Wat van mij is (2023)
- What's Mine (2023)
- What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory (2025, co-authored with Brian Eno)
References
[edit]- ^ Ley-Lange, Adam (2016-03-13). "Review: 'Rus Like Everyone Else' by Bette Adriaanse". Structo. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Farmer, Laura (2016-01-10). "'Run Like Everyone Else': Debut novel shows readers a creative, whimsical world". The Gazette. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "De nieuwe roman van Bette Adriaanse heeft een verrassend plot". Nederlands Dagblad. 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Keikes, André (2023-11-05). "Recensie: Bette Adriaanse – Wat van mij is". Tzum. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Shariatmadari, David (2025-01-11). "'I don't like being revered': Brian Eno on art, AI, and why he hates talking about David Bowie". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Shariatmadari, David (2025-03-10). "What Art Does review". The Guardian. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Murphy, Peter (2025-04-05). "Review of What Art Does". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ "What Art Does: An Unfinished Theory". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ^ Kennedy, John (2025-05-02). "Brian Eno and Bette Adriaanse Explore Art's Influence on Mind and Society". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
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[edit]Category:1984 births Category:Living people Category:Dutch women novelists Category:Dutch artists Category:Gerrit Rietveld Academie alumni Category:University of Oxford alumni Category:People from Alkmaar