Archiver, Researcher, Taxidermist, Anatomist, Artist and Designer.
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Julie van Benthem has a particular affinity with curiosities and anatomical collections. She has attended the last four years of her studies at Art Academy Minerva in Groningen, visited various museums and collections from Frederik Ruysch, Herman Boerhaave,
Clemente Susini and Gerardus Vrolik. Those are the founders and mere inspirators for her artistry.

Gerardus Vrolik, AMC Amsterdam ↑

Clemente Susini, Specola Florence ↑

Frederik Ruysch ↑

Taxidermy fishes at Specola Florence