Jhor van der Horst (b. 1997) is an artist, researcher, and organizer based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

His artistic work is focused on solo performance. Drawing on backgrounds in improvised dance, installation, and lecture performance practices, van der Horst involved his audiences in questions about authority, ethics, and agency. His artistic work has been supported by residencies at OT301, Plantage Dok, Fish Factory, and NES. In 2020, he recieved the Sudler Prize from Princeton University. He is a member of the collectively-owned OT301, where he shares an art studio.

As a researcher, van der Horst is an assistant to prof. dr. Gabriele Klein (Hans van Manan Chair of Ballet and Dance at the University of Amsterdam in collaboration with the Dutch National Ballet). In addition, he works as a dramaturg for choreographer Laura Boser.

As an organizer, van der Horst is a member of 4bid Gallery since 2021. In addition, he is a board member of housing co-op SUP, which seeks to realize 70 residential units and 45 work spaces for artist at Surinameplein in Amsterdam.
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Duckweed

2021 "Duckweed; or, I Am Making Plan(t)s" is a theatrical work set in a room filled with human and plant bodies. Through creative story telling, guided meditations and DIY theatrics, this works creates a space for improvised encounters in a more-than-human world. This work adapts Jhor's 2020 work 't kroos.

Work-in-Progress showing have been presented at:
4bid gallery at OT301 (Amsterdam) - August 1st, 2021
4bid gallery at OT301 (Amsterdam) - October 23rd, 2021

Supporting artist residencies:
OT301 - Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Plantage Dok - Amsterdam, the Netherlands
NES Atist Residency - Skagastrond, Iceland
Fish Factory - Strodvarfjordur, Iceland
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I am annoyed when the only size is everyone

2020, March Project Proposer/Choreographer: Jhor van der Horst
Improvisers/Collaborating Dancers: Siena Dumas Ang, Sophie Blue, Runako Campbell, Tori Edington, Abigail Kostolansky, Natalie Lu, Sydney Maple, Emma Wang
Composers/Sound Artists: Jenny Beck, Allison Spann
Set Designers: Bhavani Srinivas, Jhor van der Horst
Lighting Designer/Stage Manager: Tess James
Production Stage Manager: Mary-Susan Gregson
Run Crew: Amanda McGinnis, Aleksandra Kostic, Margaret King
Choreographic Advisors: Miguel Guitierrez, Rebecca Lazier

Presented in the Hearst Dance Theater at the Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
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't kroos

2020, January created and performed by Jhor van der Horst

Presented in the Matthews Acting Studio at the Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
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Halfway Home

2019, April Writer: Zara Jayant
Director: Jhor van der Horst
Lighting Designer: Sam Cryan
Set Designer: Jhor van der Horst
Costume Designer: Sydney Wilder
Performers: Chase Hommeyer, Marcelo Jaimes-Lukes, Ian Johnson, Cameron Kerr

Presented in the Wallace Theater at the Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
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Something about a Pink Bird, a Woman and Pan

2016, March Creation: Jhor van der Horst, in collaboration with performers
Performers: Raven Taisce White, Glenna Yu, William Keiser
Lighting, Set and Sound design: Jhor van der Horst
Set consultant: Wesley Cornwell

The work is structured using different approached to the performers' agency and improvisational licence; one part is set and rehearsed movement, another part is a curated yet unspecified movement, and the last part is a free improvisation. This work is inspired by Herman Kruyder's triptych "Pan" (1931).

Presented in the Hagan Dance Studio at the Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
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