Mirthe Berentsen (NLD) is a writer, artist, and policy advisor with a background in comparative literature, linguistics, and politics. Her progressive deafness serves as a lens to explore the intersection of language, liminality, and care. In 2026, two new books will be published: a poetic inquiry into language and family with Das Mag, and a conversation with artist Christine Sun Kim at the London-based publisher ” “.

How you may know this artist

• International exhibitions and projects such as Beyond the Nuclear Family.
• Podcast Between Art & Family and publications in NRC, De Volkskrant, and e-flux.
• Berentsen is a mentor at The Artist & The Others and advises organizations such as Mondriaan Fonds, the Dutch Council for Culture, and the Boekman Foundation.