Season 1 Episode 5 - Ronald Ophuis

​Salon Maxivive is an intimate weekly event where food, stories, and fashion converge to create a community that embodies the essence of Maxivive. Guests enjoy Nigerian Jollof rice prepared by host Papa Oyeyemi, alongside presentations from artists, designers, and other creatives, all aimed at sparking meaningful conversations and connections.

​This edition (Season 1, Episode 5 ) focuses on two of Ronald Ophuis' works, Masturbation, Self-Portrait and Rape Hotel, Bosnia, which explore oil-on-canvas depictions of individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or violence. This salon is part of the "Wearable Memories" initiative, supported by AFK, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst. "Wearable Memories" seeks to shed light on childhood sexual abuse by sharing real stories from survivors and perpetrators, encouraging others to share their experiences.

​Ronald Ophuis is a Dutch painter and artist based in Amsterdam, known for the tension between attraction and repulsion in his works. His paintings possess a certain beauty while simultaneously evoking a shudder. With his distinctive paint technique and meticulous compositions, Ronald strategically leverages the aesthetic possibilities of oil painting to convey powerful messages.