Nola Hatterman
SurinameartistFemaleb. 18997.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Nola Hatterman (1899-1984) was a pioneering Surinamese artist, celebrated as the mother of modern Surinamese art, known for her powerful depictions of Black identity and culture. Her work challenged racial stereotypes and emphasized the beauty of blackness at a time when such representations were often marginalized. Hatterman's legacy is honored in various exhibitions, including the recent 'Memre Nola' at the Kerkelijk Museum, which features nine of her original paintings.
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Nola Hatterman was a painter who created portraits of artists in the jazz scene.
‘Jazzjaren’ uit de jaren dertig herleeft in boek en expositie – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-06-19
Nola Hatterman was also mentioned as an artist participating in exhibitions with George Ramjiawansingh.
Art gallery Wi Eygi Du betreurt heengaan George Ramjiawansingh – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-17
Nola Hatterman was a prominent artist and director of the School for Visual Arts, where George Ramjiawansingh began his art education.
George Ramjiawansingh laat onuitwisbare stempel achter op Surinaamse kunst – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-17
Nola Hatterman is celebrated as the mother of modern Surinamese art.
Stichting viert jaardag Nola Hatterman met leerlingen Brokopondo – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-12
Nola Hatterman is considered one of the founders of art education in Suriname and is known for her work that promotes a black beauty ideal.
‘Zwart is ook mooi’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-03
Nola Hatterman is considered the mother of modern Surinamese art and is honored in the exhibition 'Memre Nola'.
Kerkelijk Museum brengt met expositie ‘Memre Nola’ ode aan Nola Hatterman – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-29
