Interviews with Jan Montyn

Interviews with and articles about Jan Montyn
Through the years Jan Montyn was interviewed by several journalists and writers. It started because of the increasing negative publicity surrounding Jan Montyn and his past. Then it carried on because of the intensive way Jan Montyn is leading his life and the stories he has to tell as a result. Via his art works and lectures, Jan Montyn has communicated to viewers and listeners his message of “Hell and Paradise on Earth”, showing invitees the dark and beautiful sides of the world we live in. These art works and lectures are complemented by articles in the news, as told by others. Please feel free to contribute any items concerning to interviews with and articles about Jan Montyn by clicking [ ADD INTERVIEW/ARTICLE].

Date	Interview / Title	Submitted by

16 Sept 2006	Interview	Arjan Visser, Trouw
A comprehensive interview by Arjan Visser was published in 'Trouw', The Netherlands, titled "You can run from it, or live with it ". Click on the article clipping on your left to read the full original article (in Dutch).

June 2006	Interview	Het Parool
A short interview was published in 'Parool', The Netherlands, titled "Frenk meets Jan Montyn ". Click on the article clipping on your left to read the full original article (in Dutch).

15 Jan 2005	Interview	Jur Vis
Jan Montyn was interviewed in Jomtien, Thailand, by Jur Vis, a freelance writer and journalist. The full article will follow.

2003	Interview Volkskrant	Nell Westerlaken, Volkskrant Magazine
A comprehensive interview by Nell Westerlaken was published in 'Volkskrant Magazine', The Netherlands, titled "Doodsangst? daar heb ik geen tijd voor" (in English: "Fear of death? I don't have time for that" ). Click on the article clipping on your left to read the full original article (in Dutch).

2001	Interview "Ladies, Lads and Landmines"	Willem Kool, The Telegraaf
A comprehensive interview by Willem Kool was published in 'De Telegraaf', The Netherlands, with the title "Meiden, Mannen en Mijnen" (in English: "Ladies, Lads and Landmines"). Click on the article clipping on your left to read the full original article (in Dutch).

1999	Siam Trade article	Unknown Author, Siam Trade Magazine
An article in the Thai business magazine "Siam Trade" talked about Jan Montyn's connection with Thailand and his art in general. Click on the article clipping on your left to read the full original article (in English).

1990	Interview "Ladies and Landmines"	Hans Hoffman, Playboy Magazine
A comprehensive interview by Hans Hoffman was published in "Playboy", The Netherlands, with the title "Ladies and Landmines". Click on the article clipping on your left to read the full original article (in Dutch).

1980	Interview "The many wars of Jan Montyn"	Dirk Ayelt Kooiman, author of "Montyn" for Vrij Nederland magazine
In December 1979 Jan Montyn contacted Dirk Ayelt Kooiman regarding to time had come to tell his story. Jan Montyn shared his story during a two day and three half nights lasting session with Dirk Ayelt Kooiman. In 1980 A comprehensive interview by Dirk Ayelt Kooiman, author of "Montyn" was published in "Vrij Nederland", The Netherlands. Click on the article clipping on your left to read the full original article (in Dutch).

1976	Interview NRC	Max van Rooy, NRC Handelsblad
In an interview with Max van Rooy of the Dutch newspaper NRC, to a question whether during his travelling his objective was to leave as quickly as possible, Jan Montyn replied: “The objective of my stay is to continue what has happened, to continue what has already begun, within and with myself and with other people. I observe quickly and travel fast, yet sometimes I stand motionless on one spot. Like in a museum. When I visit to Stedelijk Museum, I stand motionless in front of one painting, which is Chagall's synagogue painting. That is my silence”.