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Utopia Now! | Yael Bartana

Utopia Now! Following her success at the Venice Biennale, Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to celebrate over 20 years of collaboration with artist Yael Bartana, presenting her seventh solo exhibition at the gallery. Utopia Now! brings together a recent body of work, continuing Bartana’s exploration of collective identity and the possibilities of imagining communities beyond fixed

Opening Utopia Now! Yael Bartana

Utopia Now! Following her success at the Venice Biennale, Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to celebrate over 20 years of collaboration with artist Yael Bartana with her seventh solo exhibition at the gallery. Utopia Now! brings together a recent body of work, continuing Bartana’s exploration of collective identity and the possibilities of imagining communities beyond fixed

Shifting Realities | Jaehun Park

Bradwolff & Partners presents Shifting Realities, a solo exhibition by Jaehun Park. In his work, the physical and digital realms, reality and simulation, seamlessly blend together. Park explores the impact of technology on our perception, creating a world where organic and virtual elements converge effortlessly. The exhibition features new works, including Stone and Flower, a 3D simulation

All My Colours for You | Sagí Amir Gros

‘All My Colours for You’ is an interdisciplinary art project by award-winning international artist, theatre director, film director, and choreographer Sagí Amir Gros. The project features a film installation that integrates dance, theater and performance, offering individuality, and cultural identity. Drawing from Sagí’s diverse background, which includes both Jewish and European-Arabic heritage, the project transcends

“Augenblick” | Katrin Korfmann

Bradwolff & Partners is proud to present “Augenblick”, a solo exhibition by Katrin Korfmann, where new and existing works come together. Korfmann delves into the boundaries of photography, playing with the illusion of reality. A photograph serves as a representation of a space and time that no longer exists—or perhaps never existed. Through this exhibition,

Zarafa, le bel animal du roi | Adriana Bogdanova

Opening: Sunday, 13th April 2025, 16:00 – 18:00Exhibition Period: 13th April – 25th May 2025 Bradwolff Projects presents a new exhibition by Adriana Bogdanova, telling the story of Zarafa, the Sudanese giraffe gifted to France in 1826. Her arrival caused a sensation, turning this exotic animal into a political instrument. Bogdanova explores the implications of

Another Side of All in Your Shadow | Soshiro Matsubara

Galerie Fons Welters warmly invites you to see the work by artist Soshiro Matsubara! Vienna-based Japanese artist Soshiro Matsubara explores themes such as human experience and the interaction between objects and their environment. His sensitive sculptures and objects will be displayed in a room-filling installation.

Spreading Elegance | Evelyn Taocheng Wang

The centrepiece of Evelyn Taocheng Wang’s solo exhibition is Spreading Elegance (2019), an installation exploring personal interpretations of elegance. This piece is presented at Galerie Fons Welters alongside a series of banners and framed works on paper.

Manifestation #54: Shifting | Spirit | Time

What does it mean to return—again and again—to a sound, a word, a gesture?To linger with repetition as both ritual and resistance? In Shifting | Spirit | Time, Julianknxx transforms the echo into matter itself. This new commission, unfolding as a multi-screen film installation at Buro Stedelijk’s Central Space, emerges from the artist’s May 2024

Juicy Fruit | Eric Giraudet de Boudemange

Dear Reader, I’m very excited to invite you to the opening of Juicy Fruits at Galerie Martin van Zomeren, an exhibition about fertility and my experience of fatherhood with a touch of science fiction. Juicy Fruits is my first solo exhibition in a Dutch gallery. I will be displaying the works that I produced during my residency at

Duo Duo: Everyday Beauty | Groupshow

Project Space 38/40 Launches a New Program of Duo Exhibitions on March 7 at 19:00! We kick off with DUO DUO – Everyday Beauty. From the obsession with objects in 17th-century Dutch still lifes to Marcel Duchamp’s readymades, artists have always sought ways to elevate the everyday. While the still life painters of the Dutch

Opening: ‘New Works’ | Nina Beier

Opening: Thursday 13 March 18:00-20:00 Woonhuis is pleased to present New Works, a solo exhibition by Nina Beier. Invited by the participants of De Ateliers, Beier takes this opportunity to create a new body of works. Drawing inspiration from the distinctive structure and ethos of the artists’ institute, New Works takes off from a spirit

Artist Talk: God’s Army | Folkert de Jong

On Friday, March 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Folkert de Jong will go into conversation with Steven van Teeseling, director of the Luther Museum. A unique opportunity to hear more about the background and meaning of the intriguing work Gods Army – on display at the Luther Museum until Sunday, March 16. A conversation

God’s Army | Folkert de Jong

Through Sunday, March 16, the Luther Museum Amsterdam presents the exhibition Gods Army, an impressive intervention in the museum’s monumental church hall by internationally renowned artist Folkert de Jong. It is the first exhibition in the new series Kunst in de Kerkzaal, in which each time a leading artist is invited to give an artistic

Radius: The Gaze Beyond Vision | Ibrahim Quraishi

Lumen Travo Gallery is delighted to invite you to the opening of Radius: The Gaze Beyond Vision, featuring a video and sound installation by Ibrahim Quraishi, curated by Jacek Sosnowski. This project explores the cognitive presence of drones and their dual role as both observers and participants. Radius: The Gaze Beyond Vision makes a powerful

Moderate tear, refurbished to be heard | Nadim Choufi & Johann Arens

Josilda da Conceição is pleased to present ‘Moderate tear, refurbished to be heard’, a duo exhibition where recent works by Johann Arens and Nadim Choufi are brought together. Both artists share a commitment to a poetic rendition of everyday materials that reinserts autonomy and agency. They each find tenderness in found language  – ranging from furnishing and signages

Father | Diana Markosian

Foam is proud to present the exhibition Father by artist Diana Markosian. This is the first time the exhibition is shown in its entirety. Father  traces Markosian’s journey of reconnecting with her estranged father through images, family snapshots, and film.  At the age of seven, Diana Markosian and her brother were taken from their home in

Yawm al-Firak | Sakir Khader

Yawm al-Firak, Arabic for Day of Separation, is the first solo museum exhibition by the Palestinian-Dutch photographer Sakir Khader. Since 2024, he has been the first Palestinian photographer selected to join the renowned photography collective Magnum Photos. Through his firsthand experiences in Palestinian occupied territories, Khader brings the viewer directly into the heart of the occupation. His

Terror of Beauty | Sarah Amrani

Foam 3h presents Terror of Beauty, the first solo museum exhibition by artist Sarah Amrani. With her work, Amrani explores the complex relationship between technology, culture and beauty standards. The multimedial exhibition invites visitors to think critically about how our perception of beauty and identity is shaped in the digital age. Sarah Amrani explores the

PROMISE THAT YOU WILL SING ABOUT ME | Groupshow

Inaugural Exhibition Vriend van Bavink’s new gallery space A group exhibition revolving around the theme ’Empathy’ With work by: Kenneth Aidoo, Sam Andrea, Celine van den Boorn, Stijn ter Braak, Aldo van den Broek, Koos Buster, Tina Farifteh, Roos van Haaften, Tja Ling Hu, Ayşen Kaptanoğlu, Su Melo, Piet Parra, Maurice van Tellingen , Koen Vermeule, Theo

Edgelanders: Amsterdam On Trial | Ehsan Fardjadniya & Raul Balai

The Indictment – Les Citoyens Actifs / Le Colloque  In Edgelanders: Amsterdam On Trial, artists Ehsan Fardjadniya and Raul Balai work on an indictment of the municipality of Amsterdam. They demand that the city fulfil its ethical and legal obligations towards undocumented migrants. The project, which leads to a public trial in late October 2025

Blind Date | Anya Gallaccio

Annet Gelink Gallery is pleased to invite you to the opening of Anya Gallaccio: Blind Date on Saturday 15 February at 17:00, with an introduction by Jannet de Goede, Head of Exhibitions at the Kröller-Müller Museum, in conversation with the artist. On the occasion of the gallery’s 25th anniversary, they celebrate transformation, renewal and rebirth.

Finissage & Artist Talk | Inge Meijer & Stéphanie Saadé

AKINCI invites you for the finissage of One Meter Under on Saturday 15 February from 16:00 until 18:00. On this special occasion, AKINCI will host an artist talk by Stéphanie Saadé and Inge Meijer. They will be in conversation about their respective creative processes and the sources of inspiration for their work. The talk will

Still Processing

Nxt Museum proudly presents Still Processing, its latest group exhibition, on view from February 7 to October 5, 2025. Curated by Bogomir Doringer, the exhibition features works by Boris Acket, Gabey Tjon a Tham, Lumus Instruments, and Rosa Menkman, alongside three newly commissioned works by Nxt Museum from Balfua, Children of the Light, and Geoffrey

Re-arrangement of Priorities | Rainbow Soulclub

With 2025 marking the 20th anniversary of the collective, Rainbow Soulclub is returning to W139, where they first exhibited in 2007, to celebrate and situate this moment in time. This exhibition brings together works that have been created over years of collaboration, while simultaneously making visible that which forms between the making of work, together, over so

Spiel solo exhibition | Ulrike Rehm

Mulan Go warmly invites you to the opening of Spiel at both Christie’s Amsterdam and GoMulan. In collaboration with Christie’s Amsterdam, Mulan Go has organised the dual exhibition Spiel, featuring works by Ulrike Rehm. The exhibitions will run from January 18 until February 23. Born in 1976, Ulrike Rehm mastered a wide range of techniques

Past Disquiet | Kristine Khouri, Rasha Salti

From February 27 through May 25, 2025, Framer Framed presents the exhibition Past Disquiet – an exhibition born out of more than a decade of research by curators Kristine Khouri and Rasha Salti on international solidarity movements. The exhibition presents a shared history of politically engaged artists and initiatives worldwide, shedding new light on the

Opening: Manifestation #54: Shifting / Spirit / Time | Julianknxx

On 27 February 2025, Buro Stedelijk debuts Manifestation #54: Shifting / Spirit / Time, an ambitious new multi-screen film installation by acclaimed poet, artist, and filmmaker Julianknxx. Known for his extensive research and commitment to (re)visiting places and people for collaboration, this latest work builds on the artist’s performance Chorus in Flight presented in May

Speciaal Event: Sound performance | Ronald van der Meijs

“Amaryllis Switch – What if bacteria will construct a new habitat of our plastic waste” Ronald van der Meijs at Bradwolff Projects, Amsterdam Oost Special Event: Sound performance on February 22, 16:00 After the successful opening on January 19, Ronald van der Meijs’ solo exhibition at Bradwolff Projects made an immediate impression. The exhibition, on

Manifestation #43 (Where and for Whom?) Listening to the Absences | Simomo Bouj, Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi [aka crazinisT artisT] & Martin Toloku

“Space” has meaning beyond the physical. One that is alive, and ever-evolving. An exhibition space, among many things, allows a maker and a work to develop and exist within a particular context. But how can space be understood at a project space–particularly when strategies of being on show are part of its core investigation?    In

Briefly Humans | Silvia Gatti

Andriesse~eyck invites you to the opening of Briefly Humans on 25 January from 17:00 to 19:00. This will be Silvia Gatti’s second exhibition at the gallery. Gatti (IT, 1983) shows a new series of works of imaginary landscapes moving between earth and cosmos, physical and metaphysical space. In these, she explores the essence of notions

Reading and Artist Talk: My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon | Lara Khaldi and Francisca Khamis Giacoman

With each burial comes the promise that someone else will discover it and give it new use. Returning to that specific place, uncovering what has been protected, and reconnecting with what was left behind. How does one preserve (revolutionary) secrets? Is the archive a place to hide and shelter, or is it a place of

Performative reading: My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon | To See the Inability to See

For this performative reading, the collective To See the Inability to See will explore new threads and possibilities for a collective reading of the publication, placing emphasis on different aspects and particular stories. These elements could complement and enrich the audience’s understanding and interpretation of the show. About My Garden’s Boundaries Are the HorizonTo See the

My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon: Performative reading | Constanza Mendoza and Giles Bailey

For this event, De Appel invited Constanza Mendoza and Giles Bailey, who have been following the process around the exhibition My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon closely, for a performative reading and conversation on January 24, 18:00–19:30. They are going to read the publication My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon: A Porous Reader to Unguard the Garden and transform

Finissage: Apical | Diana Scherer

andriesse ~ eyck welcomes you for a toast to the start of the new year and to the finissage of Dania Scherer’s exhibition Apical in which a beautiful series of new works will be on view for just one more day. The artist will be present. Diana Scherer (DE, 1971) is internationally regarded as a

It Takes Three to Tango | Vicente Baeza, Chaim van Luit, Dieuwke Spaans

Tegenboschvanvreden warmly invites you to the opening of It Takes Three to Tango at the gallery on Saturday, 18 January, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in the presence of the artists. The tango is not just a dance, but a feeling. It is said that if you ask any Argentine tango dancer about the origins of

New Year’s drinks | 25 years of Annet Gelink Gallery

On the occasion of the special year 2025, Annet Gelink cordially invites you to a festive New Year’s reception. Besides a last chance to see the exhibition of Steffani Jemison: Way in the Middle of the Air, we’d like to festively open the 25th anniversary year of Annet Gelink Gallery with you. The year is dedicated to celebrating

Finissage: Exploring the Fields | Jacquie Maria Wessels

Galerie Fontana is delighted with the success of the first solo exhibition by Jacquie Maria Wessels at the gallery, titled Exploring the Fields. The premiere of Dubious Appeal was shown alongside previous works by the artist from her series Garage Stills, Fringe Nature, and Memory Master. Diverse in their thematic foundations, Jacquie Maria Wessels’ analogue photography is both poetic and sinister.

Guided Tour | The Anarchist Citizenship: People Made of Stories

On 19 January 2025 at 14:00, Framer Framed invites you to join a free tour of the exhibition The Anarchist Citizenship: People Made of Stories. The exhibition explores how storytelling, visual culture, architecture and the social structures in Somaliland, the Somali region and the diaspora shape citizenship. The project was initiated by Amal Alhaag and

Arjun Das

From 18 January, Fons Welters will exhibit the work of Indian artist Arjun Das. Arjun Das, like many from his village, moved to Kolkata at the age of ten with his brothers to work in a restaurant. Later, he enrolled at Rabindra Bharati University, earning a BFA in Sculpture in 2015 and an MFA in

Nothing is Permanent | Olga Balema, Louise Lawler, Anh Trần

The exhibition Nothing is Permanent brings together three artists who challenge conventions surrounding presentation, materiality, and value, thereby questioning both the structures of art institutions and broader cultural, economic, and social systems. The exhibition will be on view at Galerie Fons Welters from 18 January to 8 March 2025. The opening will take place on 18 January

Taking Root Among the Stars

Taking Root Among the Stars, an exhibition presented by Müge Yılmaz and Anna Hoetjes, builds on the legacy of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower and explores alternative futures and social realities. The exhibition brings together artists and writers who use science fiction to raise critical questions about our society, with a focus on feminist, trans,

Groups 𝒉𝒐𝒘 | Atousa Bandeh, Rachid Ben Ali, Dianne Hagen and Milena Naef

Just a simple movement, a few millimeters of space on the laptop screen. The “S” at the beginning of “show” moves to the end of “groups” overturning the meaning of the sentence. From an affirmation, a question arises: HOW? It seems fitting—after all, it’s the beginning of the year: a new chapter is opening, and

Curatorial Tour | Foreign Land

On Saturday, January 18th, the VU ART SCIENCE gallery will open its doors for the launch of the new art season. The curators of the exhibition Foreign Land will offer a special guided tour. Tours will start at 13:00 and 16:00. The exhibition Foreign Land explores the complex subject of migration through the eyes of artists with

But the Energy Continues | Jan van Munster

On Saturday, 18 January, Slewe Gallery will celebrate the new year between 15:00 and 18:00 amidst the current exhibition But the Energy Continues by the recently deceased Dutch artist Jan van Munster (1939–2024). This exhibition will be extended by two weeks until February 1. Van Munster is renowned for his impressive oeuvre of minimalist geometric sculptures that visualise

Squeeze me tighter | Sanne van Balen & Aaron Harris

Sanne van Balen and Aaron Harris did not know each other, when they were invited by Josilda da Conceição to develop an exhibition concept. From a simple but effective exercise, that of a Cadavre Exquis, they mailed each other a freshly written text daily. Upon completion, the alternating texts turned out to be loosely based

One Meter Under | Inge Meijer & Stéphanie Saadé

AKINCI is proud to present the duo exhibition “One Meter Under” by Inge Meijer (1986, Netherlands) and Stéphanie Saadé (1983, Lebanon). The artists find shared ground in their work through installation, video, photography, and drawing. In a poetic manner, the exhibition addresses themes of childhood, reflections on home, memory, and cultivated nature. The accompanying text for

Grey Zone Tactics: Black Ops, White Noise | Jeroen Jongeleen

Upstream Gallery proudly presents Jeroen Jongeleen’s new solo exhibition, Grey Zone Tactics: Black Ops, White Noise. The works in this exhibition build on his earlier running-based projects but are more than ever imbued with a political layer. The crises of our time, such as war conflicts and the looming threat of climate change, are palpable

Inner Landscapes | Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Eye Filmmuseum presents the first Dutch exhibition dedicated to celebrated Turkish filmmaker and photographer Nuri Bilge Ceylan. For the first time, his films are presented alongside his Turkey Cinemascope photo series (2003–2012). This unique combination underscores Ceylan’s remarkable photographic artistry and meticulous sense of mise-en-scène. Together, the works illuminate his profound exploration of universal themes,

Crescendo! | Maarten Baas

Galerie Ron Mandos is proud to present Crescendo!, the first solo exhibition by Maarten Baas in Amsterdam. In this exhibition, Baas takes a bold approach, using a series of musical instruments to explore the tension between lofty ambitions and practical realities. The exhibition will run from 18 January to 9 March 2025. Maarten Baas, an internationally

Amaryllis Switch – What if bacteria will construct a new habitat of our plastic waste | Ronald van der Meijs

On 19 January 2025, Bradwolff Projects will present the solo exhibition of Ronald van der Meijs. Introduction by Sanneke Huisman, arthistorian and writer. Van der Meijs installation, “Amaryllis Switch – What if bacteria could construct a new habitat from our plastic waste”, poetically explores how microorganisms might transform plastic waste into a new ecosystem. Inspired by the

Sammelsurium | Private Collection

On 10th January, B&P opens its doors for the exhibition Sammelsurium, a presentation of artworks from a special private collection that the collector has dedicated many years to, with great passion. Releasing this collection is both an emotional and exciting process for the collector. The interplay of carefully gathered works from artists of various periods and

somewhere not here | Maartje Stapel, Leendert Vooijce, Tyron Winter

Josilda da Conceição is pleased to present trio exhibition of Maartje Stapel, Leendert Vooijce and Tyron Winter called somewhere not here. In this group show the artists reflect on the idea of space for space, beyond the physical and spatial limitations of being within a body. The exhibition will run from Saturday the 7th of December until the 4th of January

SINS AND CAPITALS, or a certain mist for empty spaces

The SINS AND CAPITALS, or a certain mist for empty spaces traveling curatorial program, consists of six exhibitions in international spaces, film screenings and an editorial project, initiated in Portugal It is based on the work of Caspar David Friedrich — Der Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer — and the premise that space is freedom and

Opening: SINS AND CAPITALS, or a certain mist for empty spaces

prologue absence of acting and dramajust the polisthe soil we inhabit without gods and without sinjust the space that the mist hides The SINS AND CAPITALS, or a certain mist for empty spaces traveling curatorial program, consists of six exhibitions in international spaces, film screenings and an editorial project, initiated in Portugal It is based

Exhibition opening: My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon

You are warmly welcomed to the exhibition opening of My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon on Friday 6 December, between 5-8pm! To See the Inability to See — a collective that formed at de Appel’s Archive in 2019 — is known for their collectively written texts and their performative readings of a series of temporarily made triangular

My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon

The exhibition My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon by the collective To See the Inability to See unfolds as a dynamic constellation of objects, artworks, and performances. At its core is a sculptural book exploring the boundaries between writing, reading, and collectivity, inspired by Iranian architecture and contemporary protests. Featuring works by Arefeh Riahi, Martín La Roche Contreras, Kader

Way in the Middle of the Air | Steffani Jemison

Annet Gelink Gallery is delighted to welcome you to the opening of Way in the Middle of the Air, the second solo exhibition by Steffani Jemison, on Thursday, 28 November, from 6–8 PM. Steffani Jemison is renowned for her multidisciplinary approach to language, storytelling, African-American cultural histories, and embodied forms of knowledge. Her work is included

Opening Negative Autoscopy | Joppe Venema

We are happy to announce that Joppe Venema will present his new video installation, Negative Autoscopy, at WILLIE creative space, Schellingweg 15 in Zaandam. The festive opening will take place on Friday, November 29, from 7:00 PM until late. After the opening, the exhibition will be open by appointment until December 8. Negative Autoscopy (2024)

The Hybrid Couple | Alicia Frames & Ailex Sibouwlingen

On Saturday, November 9th, Alicia Framis married the AI hologram Ailex at Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, wearing a wedding dress by Dutch couturier Jan Taminiau. For those who missed the ceremony, there is a chance to still congratulate the bride and admire her wedding dress. On 15 November from 16.00 to 18.00, Upstream Gallery will open a special

El Futuro Siempre Será Brillante | Azul Ehrenberg

On Friday November 15th the solo exhibition El Futuro Siempre Será Brillante by artist Azul Ehrenberg opens in Gallery van Fanny Freytag. In the exhibition El Futuro Siempre Será Brillante, multidisciplinary artist Azul Ehrenberg uses the lottery ticket as a symbol of hope and illusion. She explores the ambiguity of the lottery, representing both financial

Group exhibition: A time when the dogs barked every night

There’s something in the house. Someone knocks on the door. A fallen exit sign – dust taking a familiar shape. Water boiling, misting the windows. Steps pulsating in the marrow of the wall. The dogs barked for a reason.  A time when the dogs barked every night is a group exhibition brought together by the participants of

Taking Root Among the Stars! | Opening

W139 warmly invites you to the opening of Taking Root Among the Stars! on the 22nd of November, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The evening will feature a special opening ritual by Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti, multimedia artist, healer, spiritual activist, and femme defender. Through her sonic and performative work, Ibelisse will weave together the multiple worlds

Release | Matea Bakula

Starting November 1 at Lumen Travo: Release, a Solo Exhibition by Matea Bakula A pollen grain carried by the wind, a spiky seed clinging to a passer-by, the release of an egg cell, or the spread of hormones—natural processes in humans, plants, and animals create an ongoing cycle of letting go. Each step in this sacred

Artist Talk | Giorgio Andreotta Calò & Emanuele Coccia

Annet Gelink Gallery and The Mondrian Initiative are proud to present a talk between artist Giorgio Andreotta Calò and philosopher Emanuele Coccia, moderated by curator Aveline de Bruin on Saturday, 9th of November starting at 4PM. Andreotta Calò’s solo exhibition When it’s almost dark is currently on view. The artist will enter into a dialogue with Coccia, current recipient of The Mondrian Prize, about

Moving Parts | Majd Suliman

Madé van Krimpen is proud to present Moving Parts, the first solo exhibition by Majd Suliman at the gallery. This exhibition brings together kinetic sculptures, technology, and personal storytelling to explore Suliman’s journey as an immigrant in Germany. Over the years, he has moved from painting to building machines, using technology to reflect on themes like

Flux | Ruta Butkute and Norman Dilworth

Bradwolff & Partners is proud to present Flux, an exhibition featuring the works of Ruta Butkute and Norman Dilworth. Opening: 1 November, 17:00 – 19:00Exhibition runs until 21 December 2024 A Dialogue between the ArtistsThe Flux exhibition brings together the works of Ruta Butkute and Norman Dilworth in a dialogue on the evolution of sculpture, focusing

CONFESSIONS | Stef Van Looveren

On October 31st and November 1st multidisciplinary artist Stef Van Looveren will bring their brand new performance CONFESSIONS to Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond in Amsterdam. In CONFESSIONS Van Looveren questions and explores all the different layers of identity construction. “Glass is a metaphor. If you heat it up, it becomes very malleable. When it cools down, it becomes fragile. This

It was late, it was very late, but it was too late | Vincent Verhoef & Jerrold Saija

Josilda da Conceição is pleased to present It was late, it was very late, but was it too late. For this duo exhibition, Vincent Verhoef invited fellow artist Jerrold Saija to present a selection of sculptural works alongside some of his own recent paintings. This exhibition will be on view from October 26th until November 30, 2024. *

Finissage: Pietà, Millefleurs | Rini Hurkmans

On the occasion of the finissage of Rini Hurkmans’ solo exhibition Pietà, Millefleurs, Lumen Travo Gallery is organising a conversation on 26 October between the artist Rini Hurkmans and Sarah van Binsbergen, a journalist, critic, and editor who writes about contemporary visual art for various publications, including de Volkskrant. With a background in cultural politics and anthropology,

Guillaume Bijl & Philip Akkerman

From Saturday 26 October, Guillaume Bijl and Philip Akkerman will be exhibiting at Torch Gallery. The opening will take place from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This exhibition presents a selection of recent paintings by Philip Akkerman, combined with several installations by Guillaume Bijl. “I am a fan of Guillaume Bijl’s work. Whenever I see

Traversing | Mayumi Nakazaki and Miku Sato

Bradwolff Projects invites you to the opening of Traversing, an exhibition by Japanese artists Mayumi Nakazaki and Miku Sato, on 20 October from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Bradwolff Projects. The exhibition runs until 3 November 2024. In this collaboration, Mayumi Nakazaki and Miku Sato explore themes of memory, identity, and war through site-specific video

Exposition: The Anarchist Citizenship – People Made of Stories

From 27 October 2024 to 26 January 2025, Framer Framed will present the exhibition The Anarchist Citizenship: People Made of Stories. The exhibition explores how storytelling, visual culture, architecture, and social structures in Somaliland, the Somali region, and the diaspora shape citizenship. The project has been initiated by Amal Alhaag and Nadine Stijns, in collaboration with

Date Line | Gvantsa Jgushia & Samuel Mackiewicz

Date Line is a week-long showcase of recent works by Gvantsa Jgushia & Samuel Mackiewicz. Thinking about works and practices developed in close proximity, both artists’ sceptical awareness of the practicalities of duo-ship has led them to question the tested modes of mentioned affair and what is there not to gain. Following their completion of De

Love for Sale | Susanne Khali Yusef en WONNE

On Saturday, 12th October from 15:00 to 20:00, the duo exhibition Love for Sale, featuring the work of Susanne Khalil Yusef and WONNE, will open at GoMulan Gallery. The exhibition will run until Sunday, 17th November. Artist couple Susanne Khalil Yusef and WONNE lived together for eight years and, like many artist couples, inspired each other’s

Underground | American Avant-Garde Film in the 1960s

This autumn, Eye Filmmuseum highlights the American avant-garde cinema of the 1960s. The exhibition and film programme feature both iconic and lesser-known works, showcasing the era’s vibrant experimental spirit. Highlights include films by pivotal avant-garde figures such as Jonas Mekas, Maya Deren and Stan Brakhage, as well as contributions from prominent visual artists like Bruce

What the River Says – Remy Jungerman

In What the River Says, Surinamese artist Remy Jungerman explores cultural connections and spiritual practices within the African diaspora. This exhibition marks a shift from his earlier, more structured works, as Jungerman embraces a collage-like approach, incorporating textiles, kaolin clay, and wood. The resulting compositions are rhythmic, layered, and deeply rooted in his heritage, examining the

Book launch: Marc Bijl The Works 1984 – 2084

On Saturday, 12 October, from 16.00-18.00 hrs, Upstream Gallery is happy to present Marc Bijl’s new publication Marc Bijl The Works 1984 – 2084 (recently published by Jap Sam books) alongside a selection of his work in the gallery’s private viewing space. The artist will be present to sign your copy and play some music. Come by to

Fish Tale Tally | Michelle Chang Qin

From 29 September to 3 November, Michelle Chang Qin (Chongqing, 1996) will present an installation of recently developed works at P/////AKT during the exhibition Fish Tale Tally. Through objects and installations, Chang Qin portrays labour, its processes, and its products as offerings to a great absence: amputated speech, forgotten rituals, and partial histories that escape collective

WG-terrain Anniversary Celebration

40th Anniversary Celebration of the WG-terrain Amsterdam in September – October 2024. For forty years, the WG-terrain has been a green oasis for the arts in the heart of Amsterdam, home to studios, residences, small businesses, organisations, and associations. WG40 in 2024 Open Studios – 28 – 29 September 202412 – 5 PM To mark

Our People are Our Mountains: Instructions for Placemaking

In Our People are Our Mountains, after Amílcar Cabral’s words on the Guinea-Bissau’s liberation movement, artists and collectives in Palestine collaborate with majelis (assembly) Jakarta by sending instructions remotely. The concept behind utilizing instructions, rather than physically transferring works or facilitating travel, stems from ethical, political, and environmental considerations. The art community is increasingly cognizant of

When Doubt Turns into Destiny | Navid Nuur

The Oude Kerk presents from 7 September 2024 to 9 February 2025/2125 a new large-scale context-specific exhibition by Navid Nuur. Nuur peels back the history of Amsterdam’s oldest building, emphasising the here-and-now through experiences about seeing, smelling, hearing, earth, air, and light. Notably, an important part of the exhibition will only conclude one hundred years from

Navid Nuur: When Doubt Turns into Destiny

The Oude Kerk presents from 7 September 2024 to 9 February 2025/2125 a new large-scale context-specific exhibition by Navid Nuur. Nuur peels back the history of Amsterdam’s oldest building, emphasising the here-and-now through experiences about seeing, smelling, hearing, earth, air, and light. Notably, an important part of the exhibition will only conclude one hundred years

Garlands | Jason Hendrik Hansma (opening)

On 13th September 2024, Garlands by Jason Hendrik Hansma will have its festive opening at Marwan from 5pm to 8pm. The exhibition is curated by Dee Hehewerth, Tim Mathijsen, and Tirza Kater. Garlands is an art exhibition featuring works by Jason Hendrik Hansma and marks the culmination of a years-long process in which Jason and

Garlands | Jason Hendrik Hansma

Garlands is an exhibition by Jason Hendrik Hansma at Marwan, running from 13th September to 20th October 2024. Garlands is an art exhibition featuring works by Jason Hendrik Hansma, and marks the culmination of a years-long process in which Jason and Marwan navigated four presentation phases. Throughout this journey, we have explored the rhythms of

Artist in Residence | Noah Kim

A New Season and a New Guest! Madé van Krimpen presents Noah Kim Spaans. Opening on 13th September from 5pm to 9pm. The exhibition will be on view from 13th September to 12th October 2024. We are proud to present Noah Kim Spaans (2002, Tiel, Netherlands). A recent graduate of HKU, Noah Kim is our

Synonyms for Cardboard | Curated by Ruben Raven

Josilda da Conceição is delighted to announce the start of a new gallery season with the opening of the group exhibition Synonyms for Cardboard. The preview will begin on Friday, 6th September, with the official opening taking place on Saturday, 7th September. Curated by Ruben Raven, this exhibition features collaboration with fellow artists Nathan Joshua

Pietà, Millefleurs | Rini Hurkmans

Pietà, Millefleurs: a solo exhibition by Rini Hurkmans from 13th September to 26th October 2024. Join us at the gallery for the festive opening on Friday, 13th September, from 5pm to 9pm. The solo exhibition Pietà, Millefleurs by Rini Hurkmans at Lumen Travo Gallery explores contemporary ethical issues through art, focusing on themes such as

Tools | Maria Roosen

From September 6, 2024, to October 19, Maria Roosen will be exhibiting at Galerie Fons Welters. I grew up in Bronnen en Vennen in Brabant, in a traditionally Catholic environment. At home, we had a biodynamic farm, inspired by anthroposophy. It was here that I learned everything about sowing and harvesting, which shaped my view

Bichos | Kasper Akhøj

On September 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Bichos by Kasper Akhøj will open at Ellen de Bruijne Projects. In his new series of works Untitled (Bichos) (2024), Kasper Akhøj documents the weekly conservation protocol for Lygia Clark’s Bichos–also known as Critters–a series of hinged, unstable sculptures created in aluminum by the Brazilian artist beginning in 1959. Untitled (Bichos) includes a series

Remarkable Meetings with Disgusting Men

Initiated by EMIRHAKIN, Remarkable Meetings with Disgusting Men reflects on (self-)censorship as a highly tangible experience, ████ proposing ways for maneuvering through fear. ██████ ████ █ ███, ████. In this exhibition, the strategies of oppressive regimes and their bodily implications are explored, subverted, ██████ and reappropriated through a careful spatial choreography. How does political coercion permeate the

P (Parking) | Kevin Bauer

Galerie Bart presents P (Parking) by Kevin Bauer from 13th September to 30th November 2024. The official opening will take place on Friday, 13th September from 5pm to 9pm. We are delighted to present the installation P (Parking) by Kevin Bauer in our garden. This work is a continuation of his earlier installation showcased during

The Place Where I was Condemned to Live

The Place Where I was Condemned to Live is Basma al-Sharif’s first solo exhibition in the Netherlands. Basma’s work traverses many themes related to de Appel’s current focus: her films and installation pieces raise questions related to the representation of domesticity, land, and displacement. Three installations and a film are presented Trompe l’œil (2016), a mise en scene,

Giorgio Andreotta Calò | When it’s almost dark

Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to announce When it’s almost dark, Giorgio Andreotta Calò’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. Opening 13 September – 17:00 – 21:00 The exhibition presents the project ΙΚΑΡΟΣ (ICARUS), originally developed during Andreotta Calò’s participation in Into Nature (Emmen, 2020). The project began as a medium-length film and evolved into a broader constellation of works,

Artist Talk Magali Reus and Rein Wolfs at Museum Kurhaus Kleve

On the occasion of Magali Reus´ large solo exhibition at Museum Kurhaus Kleve, the museum hosts an artist talk with the artist Magali Reus and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam director Rein Wolfs taking place on August 21 at 7:30 PM. For the talk a bus to Kleve will be available leaving Amsterdam at 5 PM, the

Opening Infini

This Saturday, 7 September, from 2 to 7 PM, we are hosting the festive opening of the group exhibition Infini. Artists Tim Breukers, Niko Riedinger, and Tom Volkaert are busy setting up a massive installation in the gallery and transforming our project space into a game room complete with a genuine beer table! Will you

Street gathering | De Spreekbuis | Jacob Dwyer

On Friday, 13 September, we will gather one last time at the base of the pipe to bid it farewell. Feel free to drop by for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy this temporary work. The artist and Marianna van der Zwaag, initiator and curator of Welcome Stranger, will be present for a

Last Meet-up | Welcome Stranger

On Saturday, 14 September, we will come together to bid farewell to ‘Keep up the good work!’ by Sarah van Sonsbeeck. For this final meet-up, we warmly invite you for a cup of tea or coffee and a conversation. We will meet on the bridge at the beginning of Spinozastraat, where it meets Wibautstraat. Sarah

SPREEKBUIS | JACOB DWYER

Jacob Dwyer lets a pipe run down the facade from the window of his apartment on Kleine Wittenburgerstraat in Amsterdam Centrum-Oost. The pipe ends 135 cm above the ground in a horn-shaped opening that invites the ears of passersby. Jacob is fascinated by how one can create worlds and stories with words and sounds. A

Infini | Tim Breukers, Niko Riedinger & Tom Volkaert

In the first exhibition of the new season, three artists join forces for a space-filling installation in the gallery and at the new art fair NAP+. Tim Breukers, Niko Riedinger and Tom Volkaert make diverse works, but find each other in a fascination for the materiality of their artworks. They use innovative materials like epoxy

Live Screening & Artist Talk ‘Het Hoogt en het Laagt’ | Kristina Benjocki en Stijn Verhoeff

Three meetings will be organised on the occasion of a film made about Plan van Gool called ‘Het Hoogt en Het Laagt'(The High and the Low) by artist Kristina Benjocki andfilmmaker Stijn Verhoeff, both fellow residents of Plan van Gool in Amsterdam North. They made a short film about their neighborhood based on conversations with

ZOMER | SUMMER

During the summer holidays dudokdegroot will show works by Eva Räder, Annesas Appel, Maze de Boer, Fleur van Dodewaard and Lisette de Greeuw Open by appointment

Keep up the good work! | Sarah van Sonsbeeck

Sarah van Sonsbeeck argues that your home extends beyond your house. For Welcome Stranger, she focuses on her view. By way of sunlight reflecting off the windows of the Benno Premsela building opposite to her – a municipal monument occupied by the Hogeschool van Amsterdam – the neighbours across the street send her a message

Ingots and Adaptations | Lucy Skaer

GRIMM is pleased to announce the solo exhibition Ingots and Adaptations, featuring works by Lucy Skaer, on view at the gallery in Amsterdam from 25 July to 7 September, 2024. All the works in this presentation can be traced back to a single form, the copper ingot—a recurring motif throughout Skaer’s oeuvre.

I wink, I blink, I close my eyes

Drawing its title from Roland Barthes’ A Lover’s Discourse, I wink, I blink, I close my eyes (“…means at one and the same time: I wink, I blink I close my eyes.”) brings together the works of Willem Oorebeek, Tirza Kater, Tim Mathijsen, and Arnoud Holleman, accompanied by a text written by Becket Flannery. The

Alone Together

Group exhibition with:Marc Bijl, Marinus Boezem, Alicia Framis, Sarah Friend, David Haines, Entropy8Zuper! (Auriea Harvey & Michaël Samyn), Marijke De Roover and Rafaël Rozendaal Upstream Gallery is proud to present the group exhibition Alone Together, featuring works by artists exploring themes of intimacy and desire, from the 1970s to the present. Over these five decades, our methods of communication have changed dramatically. Contemporary social relationships –

‘Reclaimed Shapes’ | Joanneke Meester

Bradwolff Projects presents “Reclaimed Shapes” by Joanneke Meester Open during Amsterdam Art Week 30 May – 2 June 2024. The artist is present every day. In the intimate space of Bradwolff Projects, ‘Reclaimed Shapes’ by Joanneke Meester spotlights the invisible. The exhibition redefines the rejected material into artworks that not only occupy space but also

POST/NO/BILLS #5 : BHLNTTTX | Hezin O

Graphic designer Hezin O throws all design rules overboard with the presentation BHLNTTTX. In this fifth edition of Post/No/Bills, Hezin O fills the monumental niches around the historic staircase of the Stedelijk with seven colorful wall prints. She challenges conventional views on graphic design by completely deconstructing her previous works visually and aurally, by cutting

Residency Visit | Mirjam Linschooten

13:00—17:00 During her residency as part of BijlmAIR, artist Mirjam Linschooten is researching the value and authenticity of art in Heesterveld. She talks to residents of Amsterdam Southeast about a group of wooden sculptures from West Africa – dismissed by experts as copies – about how they relate to the works. How to Exit and

Split Seconds of Magnificence | Lydia Schouten

In Split Seconds of Magnificence by Lydia Schouten, historical performances such as Sexobject (1979) and Breaking through the Circle (1978) are being revived through projections and experimental re-enactments. In addition, Schouten will show a recent installation and a performance.

Canopy | Amsterdam Art Week x Rietveld Alumni

Public programmes:  Canopy The Gerrit Rietveld Academie is proud to present 16 projects of emerging artists at Amsterdam Art Week. All participating artists graduated from the independent and internationally oriented art school in Amsterdam in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. Together, they present multifaceted art works in various media such as ceramics, glass, photography,

ᠴᠢᠨᠠᠳᠤ ᠰᠠᠯᠬ (The Wind on the Other Side) | Nomin Zezegmaa

In the realms where the earth whispers its secrets and where the wind carries the echoes of ancient memories, you’ll find the captivating artistry of Nomin Zezegmaa. Her work interweaves narratives inspired by deep time and the spiritual realms of Mongol cosmogony. ᠴᠢᠨᠠᠳᠤᠰᠠᠯᠬ  (The Wind on the Other Side) invites viewers into a dialogue celebrating the intertwined dance of

On the Inside | Iris Kensmil

Madé van Krimpen presents “On The Inside,” Iris Kensmil’s first solo exhibition in the gallery. “On The Inside” showcases portraits in a domestic setting that evoke a sense of intimacy and connection. “For me, it’s about an attitude towards the characters and memories, which I place in a broader context. This context can be warm

Lacunae | Geraldo Dos Santos & Emre Özakat

Josilda da Conceição gallery is delighted to present a duo-solo exhibition ‘Lacunae,’ showcasing the installations and paintings by artists Geraldo Dos Santos and Emre Özakat. Departing from the concept of hauntology, the exhibition brings together the works of both artists to explore transformative dimensions within parafiction beliefs. Both artists are delving into various realms within

How are you these days? | Trần Quang Đại curated by Wumen

“How are you these days?” is an immersive installation by Vietnamese artist Trần Quang Đại, comprising 2500 handmade heart-shaped soft sculptures within a Chroma Key green room. Inviting viewers to consider the essence of intimacy and love in our hyper connected digital age. How are you these days? is the 15th exhibition with the same

On this side of the river elbe | Ana Lupas

Ana Lupas – On this Side of the River Elbe is the first comprehensive overview of the oeuvre of Ana Lupas (1940, Cluj-Napoca, Romania) which opens at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam on 9 May 2024. Lupas emerged in the 1960s as one of the leading Eastern European female artists of her generation. Spanning over six decades,

Grand March | colaboration with House of Vineyard

From December 2, 2023, the Amsterdam Museum presents the exhibition Grand March: A Historic House through a Ballroom Lens. The exhibition is co-curated by House of Vineyard, the first ballroom house in the Netherlands. In the rooms of the Willet-Holthuysen House, an Amsterdam Museum location, House of Vineyard exposes the power of ballroom culture with

25 Years Galerie Ron Mandos | Featuring all artists from the gallery

Galerie Ron Mandos is proud to present the exhibition 25 Years Galerie Ron Mandos. Our anniversary will be celebrated with a special show dedicated to the gallery’s 25th anniversary year. At the gallery in Amsterdam, we will showcase an exhibition highlighting artworks by all our resident artists, paying homage to the diverse talents that have

The Crow Messengers

A solo show by Judith Westerveld In the solo exhibition, The Crow Messengers, Judith Westerveld presents a new body of work based on narratives told in the Southern African San languages |xam and !xun that form part of the Bleek and Lloyd Archive that was compiled in the 1870s and 1880s in Cape Town, South

Saw a Breath, Heard a Light | Hanne Wallrafen & Kevin Osepa

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION THE MIX NETHERLANDS with Hannes Wallrafen (1951) & Kevin Osepa (1994). A duo exhibition, in front of Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station and at CBK zuidoost Amsterdam. From April 25, the exhibition The Mix Netherlands M’a wak un rosea, m’a skucha un lus is on view: an installation by Kevin Osepa (1994, Willemstad, Curaçao)

Ana Navas – A veil as a glaze

In the presentation A veil as a glaze, on view from 25 May in three of the side rooms of the Oude Kerk, artist Ana Navas (Ecuador, 1984, lives and works in Rotterdam) will show a series of glass works whose technique is reminiscent of stained glass as was often used in churches from the

Bart Invites: ‘Strictly Tapes and Friends’

Strictly Tapes and Friends is a group exhibition and series of events on the second floor of Galerie Bart about the cassette tape as a means of communication. Bart invited artist Anan Striker, and Anan in turn invited a motley crew of visual artists, disc jockeys, word artists, graffiti writers, MCs, and a photographer. The

Blind Man’s Bluff

OPENING 23 FEBRUARY5 – 7 PM Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to announce Blind Man’s Bluff, a group exhibition on the theme of play. The exhibition features work by Ryan Gander, David Maljković, Antonis Pittas, Josse Pyl, Lara Schnitger, Sarah van Sonsbeeck, and, for the first time, Michelle Chang Qin. When it comes to the relation

Local Heroes door Bo Bosk, Fré Calmes, Ivna Esajas, Sonia Kazovsky, Delano Mac Andrew

Five artists, living and/or working in Amsterdam Zuidoost, created new work for this special exhibition. With Local Heroes, CBK Zuidoost stimulates the local art climate in Amsterdam Zuidoost by providing a platform for local creators. The arts scene in the Bijlmer is evolving. More and more artists are finding their way to this side of

Artist talk & finissage | Anne Wenzel | House of Fools 

Join us on Saturday 2 March for the finissage of Anne Wenzel’s solo exhibition House of Fools. On this special occasion, AKINCI will host an artist talk with Anne Wenzel and investigative journalist and writer Lucette ter Borg, moderated by art historian and writer Laura Korvinus. They will be in conversation about Anne Wenzel’s newest

WG-premises and Surroundings

by Ciska Brugemann Part of the atelierWG Series Ciska Brugemann presents some of her sketches and paintings, inspired by the WG-premises and surroundings. For example, a drawing that expresses a reflection on the arches on the WG-premises, now a monument marking the boundary of the former Pesthuis on the WG-territory, one of the buidings of

AN EYE FOR AN EYE AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH | Doron Beuns

For his debut solo exhibition in Amsterdam at Projectruimte 38/40, Doron Beuns presents a series of large-scale knitted paintings within an installation that includes lighting, video, sound, and scent. As with his previous work, Beuns plays on a hysterical post-digital world where perception is dictated by the position we adopt in relation to any given

Departure as Arrival

‘Departure as Arrival’ 10 February – 16 March 2024 Josilda da Conceição is delighted to host a duo-solo exhibition, ‘Departure as Arrival’, featuring the installations and images of artists Martin La Roche and Emine Gündüz, departing from the concept of integration, bringing together the works from both artists to propose new perspectives. Martin La Roche presents

Kyra Sacks | Traverse

As an artist-anthropologist, Kyra Sacks (NL, 1989) explores drawing as a method of research. The works displayed in our project space are inspired by her field sketches and offer a window into not only the lives of others, but also her own experiences. The collection is based on fragments of images and words she collected

Opening: The One-Straw Revolution

Framer Framed warmly welcomes you to the opening of its newest exhibition, The One-Straw Revolution, curated by iLiana Fokianaki! On Saturday, February 10, 7 p.m., Framer Framed will present the exhibition The One-Straw Revolution. Its title, inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka’s ecological philosophy, emphasizes minimal waste and harmony with ecosystems. In the exhibition, artists explore permaculture concepts

to be dissolved in the water of memory

by Nadh Lingyun Cao Part of the puntWG Open Call Series within and without,whose form is elemental,whose form is internal.flowing, fallingA BEING IN FLUX,A HYMN OF DEATH,to be dissolved in the water of memory A series of performances dedicated to material imagination, sonic and spatial sensibilities, further contemplating upon life and death, being and becoming. Performance at

3 Exhibitions by Jonny Niesche, Brigitte Kowanz & Tomáš Libertíny

Galerie Ron Mandos is pleased to present three new exhibitions by Jonny Niesche, Brigitte Kowanz & Tomáš Libertíny. Jonny Niesche’s Electric Light Orchestra, an extensive exploration of painting, sculpture, and abstraction immerses the viewer in a rich sensory experience. His vibrant paintings showcase seductive, iridescent surfaces seemingly suspended above the voile canvas. Niesche’s prolonged focus on the

nature’s resonance | herman de vries & melanie bonajo

Bradwolff & Partners is pleased to present the exhibition nature’s resonance, which opens on 16 December 2023. This exhibition marks the beginning of in dialogue a series of duo exhibitions that will showcase inspiring interactions between two new artists each time over the next year, where their artistic paths meet and intensify in surprising ways.

Finissage Ten square metre of shadow – Rumiko Hagiwara

From 16 December, Rumiko Hagiwara’s light show ‘Ten square metres of shadow’ can be seen at VZL Contemporary Art. With QR code on the windows 24/7, this work, accompanied by her recent small artworks can be seen during the dark days.Friday evening 19 January and Saturday afternoon 20 January will celebrate the new year with

Rainbow Soulclub Hosts #4

On January 27th from 3 to 5pm, members of the Rainbow Soulclub will give a tour of their exhibition in a cosy, relaxed session where visitors can get to know the collective and their work. This is the vernissage of the exhibition. Come hear about the eighteen year old history of the collective, their composition

cannibal spirits / do violence to words

Conceptual artist Daniel de Paula creates sculptures and installations from objects and images he appropriates, borrows, and acquires from the public sector and corporate entities. An important aspect of de Paula’s practice is the thematization of his negotiations with institutions and the bureaucratic processes and legal procedures that enable his access to the objects and

Rita McBride – leeway

Rita McBride’s work explores the production of public space and the reception of culture through sculptures that recreate familiar elements from our immediate environment. McBride sometimes dramatizes objects related to architecture and design, often through the use of unusual materials and unexpected dimensions. As such, she examines acquired notions of form, function, and material in

Juliette Blightman – Aaaahhh!

Galerie Fons Welters is happy to present its third solo exhibition by British artist Juliette Blightman.  The relationship between art and life is essential in Juliette Blightman’s (1980, UK, lives and works in UK) practice, which is based on observations and impressions of her everyday life. With different media such as photography, drawing, painting, video, performance

COMFORT – Daisy Smith & George McGoldrick

For the beginning of the gallery season in 2024, we are delighted to present the exhibition COMFORT by Daisy Smith (1995, Chelmsford, UK), with special guest George McGoldrick. The show will draw together a series of works across various mediums: film, painting and drawing.

Rainbow Soulclub – Guided Tour

On December 16th from 3 to 5pm, members of the Rainbow Soulclub will give a tour of their exhibition in a cosy, relaxed session where visitors can get to know the collective and their work. Come hear about the eighteen year old history of the collective, their composition and ways of working, and the meaning

Tag

by Ryotaro Fuyuki Part of the airWG Series Opening: 15 December 17:00-19:00 Ryotaro Fuyuki, artist in residence at atelierWG, will present a new work “Tag” produced during his stay at airWG. TagFor example, “collecting,” “comparing,” and “owning” are essential. On the other hand, they are embedded and placed within constructed institutions and cultures. What I find

Art and Solidarity Collective: Rainbow Soulclub | Rearrengement of Priorities #16: Blessings

Ellen de Bruijne PROJECTS is delighted to present Rearrangement of Priorities #16: Blessings, an exhibition by Art and Solidarity Collective: Rainbow Soulclub, a collective founded by artists Saskia Janssen and George Korsmit eighteen years ago in Amsterdam.  Opening December 2 from 3 to 7pm. The collective came to existence after Janssen and Korsmit visited the Blaka Watra

CURVES – Jan van der Ploeg

m.simons proudly presents CURVES, Jan van der Ploeg’s first solo exhibition at the gallery.The artist enjoys international acclaim and his murals adorn many venues. In the current year alone, Van der Ploeg has painted walls in Arnhem, Nijmegen, Middelburg, Frankfurt, Lyon, Basel, Dallas, Auckland, Sydney and the Schneider Museum of Art in Oregon. His oeuvre

Unequal Times | Roos Theuws

Slewe Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Unequal Times by Roos Theuws. It will be her third solo exhibition at Slewe Gallery. Theuws is known for her video sculptures in which she questions the intrinsic qualities of light and sound and video and sound as media themselves. In her works she

People’s Forum – Workshop 4: How To Create A Sustainable Practice

Every Friday, the weekly how-to workshop programme explores alternative modes of economic self-sufficiency within the arts field and beyond, in collaboration with various Amsterdam creators and experts.  €15 per workshop including lunch—max. 15 personsThe workshops will be held in Dutch.  A hands-on workshop on defining your ambitions and making them realistic by looking at your

People’s Forum – Workshop 3: Mapping Your Art Practise

Every Friday, the weekly how-to workshop programme explores alternative modes of economic self-sufficiency within the arts field and beyond, in collaboration with various Amsterdam creators and experts.  €15 per workshop including lunch—max. 15 personsThe workshops will be held in Dutch.  We will map different art practices, untangle ideas about time and money and outline alternative,

People’s Forum – Workshop 2: Contracts – Make it your own!

Every Friday, the weekly how-to workshop programme explores alternative modes of economic self-sufficiency within the arts field and beyond, in collaboration with various Amsterdam creators and experts.  €15 per workshop including lunch—max. 15 personsThe workshops will be held in Dutch.  We will map different art practices, untangle ideas about time and money and outline alternative,

People’s Forum – Workshop 1: How to negotiate?

Every Friday, the weekly how-to workshop programme explores alternative modes of economic self-sufficiency within the arts field and beyond, in collaboration with various Amsterdam creators and experts. €15 per workshop including lunch—max. 15 personsThe workshops will be held in Dutch. 

People’s Forum Art Market Weekend 2

As part of People’s Forum, W139 is organising two Art Markets in the weekends of 25 & 26 November and 2 & 3 December, freely accessible. Forget Black Friday and discover gems by Amsterdam makers. More than thirty vendors will be selling unexpected treasures, self-published magazines, vinyl records, clothing, art works, homemade food, craft products, and much more. The Art

People’s Forum Art Market Weekend 1

As part of People’s Forum, W139 is organising two Art Markets in the weekends of 25 & 26 November and 2 & 3 December, freely accessible. Forget Black Friday and discover gems by Amsterdam makers. More than thirty vendors will be selling unexpected treasures, self-published magazines, vinyl records, clothing, art works, homemade food, craft products, and much more. The Art

THE WORMHOLE ECHOES | CURATED BY MEGAN IRUSTA CORNET

OPENING | Wednesday November 22nd from 4 – 6 pmLocation: NMAG, Bos en Lommerweg, 88, Amsterdam ANNA VOSSE CARPAIJ | LOTUS ROSALINA HEBBINGMATEI DRAGOMIR | OBBE VAN DER WEIDETORAN MACRAE WOLSTENCROFT jiuba art space presents Wormhole Echoes. In Roman mythology, Janus, the god with two heads, embodies the dual nature of holding conflicting ideas. A

SUCKLE AND SQUEEZE | CURATED BY AFRA EISMA

opening | Wednesday November 22 from 4 – 6 pmLocatie: NMAG Kiosk, Willem de Zwijgerlaan, 327, Amsterdam NADIE BORGGREVE | JULIA DAHEE HONG | AFRA EISMAALEJANDRA LÓPEZ MARTÍNEZ | MARNIX VAN UUM In the midst of winter’s solace, and the need for i-love-you’s, No Man’s Art Gallery presents the group exhibition suckle and squeeze. This

Sunday brunch in the gallery

Next Sunday from 13:00 to 14:00, a brunch will take place in the gallery. At 13:00, Ulrike Rehm will give a tour of her work. You also have the opportunity to take a look in her studio, which is located behind the gallery. Enjoy a croissant and orange juice while listening to this artist talk.

Spatial Rotations | Antonio Jose Guzman/Iva Jankovic

Performance will start at 18:00hrs Electric Dub Station is an ongoing project by visual artists Antonio Jose Guzman and Iva Jankovic. Together, they reinterpret the transatlantic connections of indigo-blue textiles, which are deeply embedded with the history of western colonialism. In their work the indigo color represents the diasporic, cultural, and economic history of textile

People’s Forum Opening

Save the date! The grand opening of Farida Sedoc’s exhibition People’s Forum on 17 November. Starting 19:00 at W139, the night will feature a thrilling performance by Strangie, drinks and sounds by Farida.⁠⁠Join us on this evening to kick off People’s Forum, which next to a new series of works by Sedoc, brings together a

Moving Shadows

by Jae Pil Eun and Tao Yang Part of the puntWG Open Call Series Opening: 18 November, 14:00-19:00Open 18, 19, 25, 26 November For the series of performances Moving Shadows, Jae Pil Eun and Tao Yang propose a miniature landscape within the walls of PuntWG. The piece is inspired by a traditional form of Chinese outdoor theater,

Christy Groen & Sabina Lăpteanu

In the front space we will present the work of two recently graduated artists. Christy Groen shows a series of sculptural light machines together with recent paintings, Sabina Lăpteanu exhibits several of her Dream of Water paintings.

Adriano Amaral – PROLE

In PROLE, his first major solo exhibition since joining the gallery, Adriano Amaral shows new work in a room filling installation. Amaral’s work involves an examination of the nature of things in the world; the materiality and substance of what is around us as well as its value and transforming power over time. His practice

W139 hosts… Closing Event

Don’t miss the spectacular closing event of W139 hosts… on Friday 27 October. During this evening, we will celebrate the 7 weeks of artistic experimentation, and the makers, participants and visitors that we welcomed in our space. Starting at W139 from 19:00, the closing event will feature an exciting performance from the static yet dynamic duo echo+seashell, performing a live set

People’s Forum

People’s Forum, Farida Sedoc’s first solo exhibition, explores the conditions for art as livelihood and as a vehicle for change. Sedoc starts from her own precarious experience as an artist to address new forms of collectivity. Amplifying past and current voices of diasporic and transnational communities, the exhibition reports on resistance and civil disobedience, and

W139 hosts… Week 7

With our second edition of W139 hosts… we are excited to open up the W139 exhibition space for a dynamic seven-week long programme providing 55 makers and initiatives with the opportunity to present new projects or works-in-progress. During W139 hosts… a new constellation of makers and collectives moves into the exhibition space every week—creating a

Group exhibition ‘Echoes’

Saturday, October 21st, the group exhibition ‘Echoes’ will open at GoMulan Gallery from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The exhibition features artwork by Jonat Deelstra, Émilie Terlinden, Ulrike Rehm, and Dion Rosina. The exhibition will be on display until November 12th. The work of all these artists is closely related to art history. A book

To Move Slowly, Especially As a Result of Outside Forces

by Sara Bjarland, Pausenclown, Roosmarijn Schoonewelle, Nienke Sybrandy Part of the atelierWG series Exhibition opening times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 12.00-17.00 The exhibition To Move Slowly, Especially As a Result of Outside Forces, brings together five makers in an intuitive way. They focus on reuse and giving new meaning to overlooked or discarded materials. They take the time to attach themselves to

W139 hosts… week 6

With our second edition of W139 hosts… we are excited to open up the W139 exhibition space for a dynamic seven-week long programme providing 55 makers and initiatives with the opportunity to present new projects or works-in-progress. During W139 hosts… a new constellation of makers and collectives moves into the exhibition space every week—creating a

De lijnen waarlangs wij lopen | Dominique Panhuysen and Danielle van Vree

by Dominique Panhuysen and Danielle van Vree Part of the atelierWG Series For their film installation, Dominique Panhuysen and Danielle van Vree interviewed both their mothers: wondering how their mothers’ experiences and memories impact their own lives, they looked for common grounds and cross-pollination. In The lines along which we walk they give a voice to their mothers’ generation –

Performing Colonial Toxicity

From 8 October 2023 to 14 January 2024, Framer Framed presents the exhibition Performing Colonial Toxicity by researcher and architectural historian Samia Henni, in collaboration with If I Can’t Dance, I Don’t Want To Be Part Of Your Revolution. The project sheds light on the redacted history of French nuclear colonialism in the Algerian Sahara and draws attention to the

Eye as an Oracle | Bernke Klein Zandvoort

by Bernke Klein Zandvoort Part of the puntWG Open Call Series Opening 6 October, 18:00-21:00 at puntWG Open Wednesdays-Sundays, 14:00-18:00 Bernke Klein Zandvoort is interested in the paramateriality of the gaze. Our gaze belongs to us like a limb does, but when we try to touch it, our hand moves right through – like a magician

Calling | Meredith Monk

In autumn 2023, the Oude Kerk and the Hartwig Art Foundation present the most comprehensive survey to date of contemporary music legend Meredith Monk. The presentation is a unique retrospective of her influential performance practice, in which she constantly sought harmony between the spiritual, the earth, and human existence. For over five decades Meredith Monk

UITMELKEN: Harvesting Money

by FOOD OF WAR Part of the airWG Series Opening 15 September, 18:00 at puntWG For this exhibition, opening times are 13:00-19:00 Through a diverse collection of works UITMELKEN: Harvesting Money, uncovers the untold stories etched into the very fabric of our food systems, unraveling the threads that connect overproduction, the subtle carbon footprint and

The Second the Water Wets Your Face, Reflexes of Your Aquatic Ancestors Kick In

by Erica van Loon Part of the aterlierWG series Opening: Saturday 9 Sep 2023,  5-7pm Opening hours: Sat + Sun, 1-6pm and by appointment: hello@ericavanloon.nl Come lay down your brain and focus on gut feelings. Erica van Loon presents the soft launch of her project The Second the Water Wets Your Face, Reflexes of Your Aquatic Ancestors Kick In,

About Photography

We are thrilled to announce our first post-summer exhibition: ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY, bringing together the works of Simone Hoàng and Esmee van Zeeventer. Technique is at the epicentre of Simone Hoàng and van Esmee Zeeventer’s photographic explorations. Hoàng exhibiting a new series wherein she alters the normalized use of chroma key blue and green screens. Van

Artist talk: Ahmed Emin Batman in conversation with Natasja Alers

During the finissage of the exhibition Metamorphosis on sunday September 10th at 3:00 PM, Ahmed Emin Batman will go in conversation with Natasja Alers about her work. Ahmed Emin Batman is a multidisciplinary artist, content creator, and aspiring architect based in Amsterdam. Batman has worked for the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and is currently Beeldbreker and content creator for

OPENING | Rudabeh’s Daughter

A solo show by Atousa Bandeh For her new exhibition at Lumen Travo Gallery, Iranian artist Atousa Bandeh embarks on a reflective journey inspired by the story of Rudabeh and Zal – a remarkable narrative of love between a fearless Kabul king’s daughter and an ethereal Persian prince.   Through an engaging fusion of mediums—paintings,

Artist talk with Sam Samiee

No Man’s Art Gallery will welcome Sam Samiee for an artist talk pertaining to his first solo exhibition When Hell Breaks Loose I’ll Tell You Your Legs Were Always On My Mind, moderated by Nathanja van Dijk (Head of Museum Affairs Textile Museum and former director of Kunsthal Rotterdam).Sam Samiee (b. 1988, IR) is a painter, essayist, and

Upstream Focus: Into Time | Rafaël Rozendaal

Festive opening: September 8, 2023 17:00–21:00 Upstream Gallery is proud to present new lenticular paintings from the Into Time series (2013 – ongoing) by Rafaël Rozendaal in the gallery’s private viewing space. For his series Into Time, on which the artist has kept building, Rozendaal uses the medium lenticular painting, through which the image changes along with the

Invisitor | Rachel Fäth

A show with new works by New York based artist Rachel Fäth.

The feelings the butterflies gave me | Esmay Groot Koerkamp

Galerie Bart proudly presents “The feelings the butterflies gave me”, a storytelling garden exhibition by Esmay Groot Koerkamp (1993, NL). Ceramic objects and a hand-made booklet take visitors on a journey in which they discover the complexity of human relationships. Esmay’s visual language is filled with a strong narrative and humorous details, while her words

mano a mano | Ana Navas & Toon Verhoef

tegenboschvanvreden and Galerie Onrust proudly present mano a mano: two artists, two galleries, one exhibition. mano a mano is the outcome of a collaboration between Ana Navas and Toon Verhoef, for which the artists have handed ideas to each other. Reacting to recurring themes on their respective practices or to sketches that were lingering in

ATARI final weekend | Guided tour, artist talks and drinks

No Man’s Art Gallery is happy to invite you to the final weekend of our current exhibition, Atari. On Thursday, August 24th we will host a tour of the exhibition guided by the curator and several of the participating artists. The tour will start at the No Man’s Art Gallery KIOSK (Willem de Zwijgerlaan 327),

Good Machine Bad Machine | Meiro Koizumi

Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to announce Good Machine Bad Machine, Meiro Koizumi’s sixth solo exhibition in the gallery. You are welcome to join us to the festive opening of the gallery season on September 8 from 5 to 9 pm. Named after its prominent video installation, the show raises questions around hypnosis, authority, consciousness,

Matthew Day Jackson: Forest Through the Trees

GRIMM is pleased to present Forest Through the Trees, by Matthew Day Jackson. Through referencing the canon of art history, many of Jackson’s works examine the projection of human desires onto nature. In his most recent series, Jackson explores the history of landscape painting and its associated political and social functions. The exhibition’s title alludes to

Dora García | INSECT, HISTORY, MIRROR, REVOLUTION

New solo exhibition opening September 9 at 5pm. Ellen de Bruijne PROJECTS is delighted to present Insect, History, Mirror, Revolution, a new solo exhibition by Dora García. Dora García will debut her newest work Insect Vocabulary and present it alongside her most recent film Amor Rojo, a performance installation, and three new drawing/book works.  Visit

Genius Loci: Over de ziel van het Wilhelmina Gasthuis terrein

by Lotte van Geijn & Antoinette Nausikaä Part of the atelierWG Series In this exhibition, artists Lotte van Geijn and Antoinette Nausikaä explore the unique history of the WG-terrain in Amsterdam, formerly known as the Pesthuis and Wilhelmina Gasthuis, now an artists’ community since 1984. By blending the past with the present, they offer viewers a fresh perspective

Elsa Leydier — The Disobediences

THE DISOBEDIENCES, a solo exhibition by artist Elsa Leydier (1988, FR), refers to acts of resistance against the status quo. It challenges conventional norms and practices that perpetuate the exploitation of nature and women. With ecofeminism at the core of this presentation, it emphasises the need for ecological balance and gender equality. The movement questions the hierarchical

The gateway as a point of encounter

by María José Crespo and Madeleine Ruggi Part of the puntWG Open Call Series Opening: 29 July 18h-21h Gateway: A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines.(Port Reform Toolkit PPIAF, World Bank, 2nd ed., 2022) ‘The gateway as a point of encounter’ is a collaborative exhibition between artists

Angles Morts | Kyulim Kim & Andoni Zamora

by Kyulim Kim and Andoni Zamora Part of the puntWG Open Call Series Opening event: 7 July from 6pm-9pm Exhibition open Tuesdays-Sundays 2pm-6pm  Angles Morts is an exhibition by Kyulim Kim and Andoni Zamora. In this exhibition, Kyulim Kim and Andoni Zamora present works that redraw an unseen space, where they have no clear governance or frame.

Things That Take Time

Opening: Saturday, 24 June 16:00 – 19:00 Participating artists:Arthur Cordier | Daan Russcher | Diana Gheorghiu | Elise van Staveren | Krijn Kroes | Luke McCowan | Melle Aussems | Sunwoo Jung With ‘Things That Take Time’, TORCH Gallery celebrates the bright future of art through a carefully curated selection of eight emerging artists. The

For Those Who Keep Us On the Bright Side | Polina Doroshenko and Stefaniia Dobrianska

by Polina Doroshenko & Stefaniia Dobrianska Part of the airWG Series Opening event: 16 June 5-7pm at puntWG Open 17-25 June, every day except Tuesday & Thursday, 2-6 pm In this exhibition Ukrainian WG artist-in-residence Polina Doroshenko presents drawings and texts reflecting her personal journey after leaving her home in Kyiv with her young daughter Stefaniia.

After the Last Sky – Inas Halabi

Centering around the visible and invisible slow violence in the landscape, the exhibition is a rich soil for cultivating questions about how to represent and perceive violence in the image and whether we can trust images. The works address different regions mired in colonial violence, attempting to reveal, through looking closely, how the land and

Book presentation | Mercedes Azpilicueta

SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday 3 June On the occasion of Amsterdam Art Week 2023, the artist will present her new publication ‘Cuentos mestizos’, a book that focuses on the evolution of her artistic practice, bringing together works from 2011-2021. Sjoerd Kloosterhuis, curator of the exhibition at Lumen Travo, will also participate in the conversation.

Interview | Peter Delpeut & Petra Noordkamp

Filmmaker and writer Peter Delpeut will interview Petra Noordkamp on Sunday 4 June at 11:00 at the gallery. Don’t miss it!

Better Not Move | Petra Noordkamp

In ‘Better Not Move’ Petra Noordkamp explores a recurring theme in her work: the influence of experiences, memories and dreams on the perception of architecture and the urban environment. At Galerie Onrust she shows a film installation and photos, taken during a residency in Japen, shortly after her loved one passed away. The film tracks

Studio Visit Molly Palmer | Continuum

Continuum Molly Palmer at Iona Stichting Please join us for a presentation of works by Molly Palmer at Iona Stichting, where she lived for two years. Iona’s historic canal house on the Herengracht was founded in the 1600s and stands opposite the narrowest building in Amsterdam. Palmer’s presentation responds to Iona’s history and architectural symbolism

Meta Fingers | Beni Bischof

We’re stoked to announce that during Amsterdam Art, we’ll be showcasing a special installation by the talented Beni Bischof called “Meta Fingers”. It’s located in the back room of the gallery and will feature multiple works of Bischof’s unique finger art in a cozy living room setup. The photographs and collages offer a playful approach

Just bellow the gums – Melanie Loureiro and Maria Nolla Mateos

An arachnid gets its name after the mortal weaver who began to hang herself out of shame for spinning together a blasphemous tapestry replete with the gods’ infidelities. Arachne’s life was saved when Minerva turned the rope into silk, a material that came from inside of her, just below her gums. She could now excrete

Chimera

by Ksenia Bilyk Part of the airWG Series In the “Chimera” series, Ksenia Bilyk observes cultural matters that are used by Russian political propaganda. In her works, she attempts to understand the scale of propaganda and how it motivates people to support the aggressive war effort. The resentment that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union combined with

LEAF PLURAL

Stigter Van Doesburg ushers in spring with ‘Leaf Plural’, an exhibition featuring work by Elspeth Diederix, Lex ter Braak and Marjolein Rothman. All three relate to nature, but in very different forms. If these days it is a hot topic as an artist to reflect on everything that grows and blossoms, or more so on

Love After Love

CARTE BLANCHE #1LOVE AFTER LOVECurated by Wumen April 8th – May 6th, 2023The Greenroom is located at Prinsengracht 645 in The Frozen Fountain.Tuesday – Saturday | 10AM – 6PM Love After Love, is about coming back home to oneself after a long-life journey of longing for love but with empty hands and broken hearts. It

Pauline Curnier Jardin | Le Lente Passioni

We are delighted to announce Pauline Curnier Jardin’s solo exhibition Le Lente Passioni.  Previously shown at ARCOmadrid, we are happy to bring this project to Amsterdam for the first time. Join us for the opening on Saturday 15 of April from 3 to 6pm, in the presence of the artist. During the first Italian confinement of 2020, Pauline Curnier