Hans van der Pas
Hans van der Pas is the mayor of Maashorst, a municipality in the Netherlands. He gained media attention when he publicly expressed regret over the careless disposal of valuable artworks, including a rare Andy Warhol silkscreen print of Queen Beatrix, during renovation work at the town hall. Van der Pas emphasized the importance of treating public property, especially culturally significant art, with the utmost respect and care.
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Hans van der Pas, the mayor, apologized for the mishandling of valuable art objects.
Le 45 preziose opere d'arte (tra cui un Warhol) buttate via per sbaglio dal comune di una città olandese
Italy· 2025-04-27
Hans van der Pas expressed regret over the mishandling of valuable artworks.
В Нидерландах случайно выбросили в мусорку работу Энди Уорхола
Belarus· 2025-04-25Mayor Hans van der Pas expressed regret over the accidental disposal of the artworks.
Warhol print of former Dutch Queen Beatrix accidentally thrown away
United Kingdom· 2025-04-25
Hans van der Pas expressed regret over the accidental disposal of valuable artworks.
Cidade holandesa admite que 'muito provavelmente' jogou fora 'sem querer' 46 obras de arte preciosas
Brazil· 2025-04-25Mayor Hans van der Pas expressed regret over the careless treatment of valuable artworks.
Andy Warhol artwork may have been thrown out in Dutch town hall revamp | Andy WarholUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24