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About Valiz

WHAT

Valiz is an independent international publisher on contemporary art, theory, critique, design and urban affairs. Our books offer critical reflection, interdisciplinary inspiration, and often establish a connection between cultural disciplines and socio-political questions. We publish these books out of our commitment to their content, to artistic and social issues and to the artists, designers and authors.
Apart from publishing Valiz organizes lectures, debates and other cultural projects in which certain topics in contemporary art are explored.

trancityxvaliz

Since 2012, Valiz has been closely collaborating with Trancity as trancityxvaliz. As publishers we have a shared view on the function of publications. trancityxvaliz books and programmes provide critical reflection on the city, on urban development and renewal, and on the public domain, with a specific focus on the connection with social, cultural and economic issues.

Want to learn more about Valiz and trancityxvaliz? Have a look at our catalogues:

2026
Spring/Summer
2025
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2024
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2023
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2022
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2021
Spring/Summer
2020
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2019
Spring/Summer
2018
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2017
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2016
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2015
Autumn/Winter
Spring/Summer
2014
Autumn/Winter

WHO

Team

Astrid Vorstermans

(*1960) is an art historian, editor, and publisher. She founded Valiz Publishers in 2003, having previously worked as publisher, editor, bookseller and sales person. Under the banner of Valiz she collaborates with an extensive network of other professionals in the arts. Besides her work at Valiz, she delivers lectures and is a guest teacher at various design schools.

Marieke van Ekeren
(*1990) works as Valiz' communications, PR and distribution coordinator since October 2025. She studied art history and theatre studies at the University of Amsterdam and worked as the art book buyer at Athenaeum Bookstore (Amsterdam) for six years.
Till Hormann
(*1990) is a musician (Délage, Pittori Locali, Swampling) and graphic designer. Since 2018, he is a steady factor at Valiz as coordinator of operations.
Simon Pillaud
(*1999) is a visual artist and photographer who grew up in France and studied in the Netherlands. Since 2022, he has been working at Valiz, where he is mainly hands-on with logistics, maintenance, and distribution. 
Emily Rhodes
(*1994) has been working as a project editor at Valiz since 2025, where she formerly worked as coordinator of communications and publicity. She studied Art History and Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam. Beside her work at Valiz, she is active as a cultural worker and massage therapist.
Mirna Vrdoljak
(*1997) joined Valiz as a project editor in 2025. She studied Art History and Philosophy at Amsterdam University College, and the RMA Art and Performance Studies at the University of Amsterdam. She also writes essays for several art and theatre magazines.
Eli Witteman 
(*1996) works for Valiz since 2023, where they are a project editor. They studied Philosophy at the University of Amsterdam, Painting at LUCA Ghent and MA Art Praxis at the Dutch Art Institute. Besides working at Valiz, they write stories and articles for (art) magazines. 

DISTRIBUTION AND REPRESENTATION

NL

Representatives and ambassadors

Distribution: Centraal Boekhuis

BE

Representatives/ambassadors

Distribution: Centraal Boekhuis

Information platform: boekenbank.be

GB/IE

Representative/ambassador

Distribution: Central Books 

USA/CA/Latin America
Europe/ Asia /Australia
Idea Books

Representatives or distribution partners Idea Books

CONTACT & ORDERS

Valiz, books and projects
Gebouw Het Sieraad
Studio K34-K36
Postjesweg 1
1057 DT Amsterdam
info@valiz.nl
tel 020 - 676 41 44

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Valiz Foundation

OBJECTIVE

Valiz Foundation is a publishing house and cultural platform that aims to respond to developments in contemporary art, architecture, urban culture and design, in a varied and inventive manner. The foundation strives to attain this goal by:

  1. making books:
    1. about theory, with texts on visual culture (art theory, architecture and design theory, urban culture, public space, reflection on images from everyday life, artists’ texts), often from a critical perspective on society.
    2. that are conceived and created in close collaboration with artists, designers and cultural institutes.
  2. organizing cultural events, debates, lectures, and so forth that are related to the above.

VALIZ FOUNDATION
FOUNDED 22 JULY 2014

Our work requires a constant balance between various values, rhythms and approaches. Content-related, artistic, idealistic, political, practical, and financial considerations all play a part in taking decisions and setting a course. This goes for making books, creating and sharing content, as well as for initiating cultural projects. Valiz has no structural financial backing. This means that, on the one hand, there is plenty of room to experiment, set our own targets and develop a tailored approach; on the other hand, there is a responsibility to cover the costs of salaries, rent and other overhead. The not-for-profit Stichting Valiz Foundation was founded to support a ‘free field’ for developing new organisational models, alternative ways of working, and new content, and to work on social and idealistic projects with more care and attention.

ANBI STATUS

In the near future, Valiz wants to apply for an ANBI status. 

CONTACT STICHTING VALIZ FOUNDATION

Mailing address:
Valiz
Gebouw Het Sieraad
Studio K34-K36
Postjesweg 1
1057 DT Amsterdam
Phone: (+31)(0)20 - 676 41 44
Email: info@valiz.nl

RSIN/fiscal number: 854219225
BTW/VAT: NL854219225B01
Chamber of Commerce: 61127140
Bank: Triodos Bank, IBAN: NL72 TRIO 0197 9715 71
BIC/Swift: TRIONL2U

BOARD

Director/Chair: Astrid Vorstermans