Hama Gallery Dialogues: I A message from our Gallerist Nina Hama: As a Kurdish child refugee, I cannot find the words for the injustice I feel. In the midst of the genocides that are continuously unfolding before our eyes, I can no longer always find meaning in what I do. The foundation of Hama Gallery
Opening: Saturday 25 Novemeber, 17:00-19:00 Slewe Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Roos Theuws’ exhibition Unequal Times. It is her third solo exhibition at Slewe Gallery.
Amsterdam Art Tour Thursday 30 November 17:00-17:15 Walk-in17:15-19:00 Tour 19:00-20:00 Closing drinks at No Man’s Art Gallery The tour starts 17:00 at puntWG (WG Plein t/o nr 80) and continues to Thami Mnyele Foundation and Diez Gallery. We will end the evening at No Man’s Art Gallery with drinks, snacks and good company.
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
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,
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,
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.
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
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
On Wednesday 22 November, NMAG hosts a fundraiser evening curated by Huda Abdel Rahman and the Palestinian Film Festival Amsterdam at No Man’s Art Gallery at Bos en Lommerweg 88. In Carol Mansour’s film Stitching Palestine, twelve Palestinian women sit before us and talk of their life before the Diaspora, of their memories, of their lives and of their
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
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, 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
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
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
Anne Geene — Grasses Grasses by Anne Geene is an eulogy on grasses in all their appearances. With this herbagraphic work, Geene continues building an oeuvre that is an expression of the remarkable beauty of the unremarkable. Congruent with the general line of her artistic practice focused on counting, measuring, and creating inventories of nature, the Grasses series brings an
TORCH Gallery is pleased to present ‘Cross Currents’, an exhibition that showcases the wide scope of artworks created by Terry Rodgers. For over forty years, Terry has been building a unique artistic universe. He addresses the tensions and confusions endemic to today’s society. His paintings are known for their rich decorations and sensual nudity, but
Josilda da Conceição is very pleased to invite you to the new exhibition opening “Connecting the Future” next week, featuring works of Juliet AAltonen, Bogdan Djukanović, Lena Milovanović, Ruben Raven, Lazar Shojić, Vanja Subotić. We are happy to host the artists represented by Dots Gallery, Belgrade, in the frameworks of our joint project connecting artists between Amsterdam and Belgrade.
Join us for an exclusive private tour through the exhibition ‘Manifestation #2 Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent’ with curatorial fellow Jelmer Wijnstroom. Buro Stedelijk is a versatile art space that celebrates community and encourages innovative and boundary-pushing art. As a decentralized observatory, it is attentive to community needs and promotes artistic expression. By fostering
Come and explore the vibrant contemporary art scene in Amsterdam during the Amsterdam Art Week! Our newest Amsterdam Art ambassador, Sophie Schade, invites you to join her on a VIP Gallery Preview tour, where she will personally guide you through four galleries that she handpicked. These galleries offer a diverse range of artists, from Jan
On Sunday 4 June, from 12:00 – 17:00, Annet Gelink Gallery will host the Family Sunday with work by Ryan Gander. Designed for children, Ryan Gander’s work ’’The Happy Prince’’ (2010) is a t-shirt with a special print. It comes in sizes for children and young adults from 6 – 18 years.
Can you imagine a new, maybe a bit strange, city? Do you have an idea of an invention that would help us in our everyday lives, or do you want to create a new building? These are some of the questions posed for our youngest visitors on Sunday, 4 of June. Together with Jakup Ferri,
Galerie Bart organises a family-friendly event where you can explore the sculptures in the garden together with the artist Cindy Bakker and create you own topiary art. The idea is just as Matisse did his cutouts, kids can add their own things to their tree sculpture. Paint, foam, stamps, crepe paper, birds or butterflies. This
On the occasion of Amsterdam Art Week, Friend of Bavink is organising an ‘artist talk’ with the artist, Aldo van den Broek, amid his latest work at the gallery on Sunday 4 June. The ‘artist talk’ will be accompanied by Jelle Brandt Cortius with whom Aldo van den Broek travelled through Siberia.
The Oude Kerk and Kanaal40 present a site-specific music performance by upcoming artist and performer Mechatok. The concert takes place in the context of art project It’s OK… commoning uncertainties. Mechatok aka Emir Timur Tokdemir (b. 1998) works as a performer, producer and artist. In 2018, he developed a sound installation at Roman MACRO, curated by Lorezo Senni. He also made an
Artist talk with Femi Dawkins at Capital C Femi Dawkins takes you on a walk through his thoughts and inspiration and gives a tour of the exhibition Neo-expressionism: Amsterdam Chronicles. He will tell you more about his artistic practice and this artist talk will give you the opportunity to get to know the artist.
There will be two child-friendly gallery tours on offer on Sunday with two different time slots. The tours stop at three of our participating galleries, with an exciting range of artists and artworks on show. The participating galleries include andriesse~eyck, Galerie Bart, tegenboschvanvreden and Annet Gelink Gallery. Both tours are accessible for all ages. Tour
There will be two child-friendly gallery tours on offer on Sunday with two different time slots. The tours stop at three of our participating galleries, with an exciting range of artists and artworks on show. The participating galleries include andriesse~eyck, Galerie Bart, tegenboschvanvreden and Annet Gelink Gallery. The tours are open to children from 4
Please note: For this tour you need a bike! During Amsterdam Art Week, we dive deep into the female gaze in Amsterdam. From gallerists to artists, the spotlight is on women in Amsterdam’s contemporary art scene. To be prepared: can you name five women artists? We will start with visiting the exhibition ‘Friction’ by Margaret
Please note: For this tour you need a bike! During Amsterdam Art Week, we dive deep into the female gaze in Amsterdam. From gallerists to artists, the spotlight is on women in Amsterdam’s contemporary art scene. To be prepared: can you name five women artists? We start the Tour at Galerie Onrust with Boudi Eskens
The Stedelijk Museum Fonds and the Stedelijk Circle warmly invite the Amsterdam Art Week VIP’s for a coffee talk in the Auditorium of the Stedelijk Museum on Saturday 3 June. The talk will be given by Charl Landvreugd, Head of Research & Curatorial Practice, and will focus on the multidisciplinary and experimental oeuvre of Felix
Our Amsterdam Art ambassador, Alfredo Cramerotti, invites you to join him on a VIP Gallery Preview tour, where he will personally guide you through a couple of galleries that he handpicked. Alfredo Cramerotti is a cultural entrepreneur at the intersection of contemporary art and mass media culture. He is the director of Mostyn, the leading
We’re excited to invite you to a very special breakfast at Arti et Amicitiae on Friday 2 June 10.00 – 11.30 starting off the festive Friday in style. Located on Rokin, Arti is the oldest society for visual artists in The Netherlands, holding a key position within Amsterdam’s cultural ecosystem. Join us in the morning before an
Come and explore the vibrant contemporary art scene in Amsterdam during the Amsterdam Art Week! Our newest Amsterdam Art ambassador, Ron Simpson, invites you to join him on a Gallery Preview tour, where he will personally guide you through the exhibitions at four galleries. These galleries offer a diverse range of artists, from Francesca Mollett
Come and explore the vibrant contemporary art scene in Amsterdam during the Amsterdam Art Week! Our newest Amsterdam Art ambassador, Anna Kuznetsova, invites you to join her on a VIP Gallery Preview tour, where she will personally guide you through four galleries that she handpicked. These galleries offer a diverse range of artists, from Trudy
Come and explore the vibrant contemporary art scene in Amsterdam during the Amsterdam Art Week! Our newest Amsterdam Art ambassador, Sophie Schade, invites you to join her on a VIP Gallery Preview tour, where she will personally guide you through four galleries that she handpicked. These galleries offer a diverse range of artists, from Jan
On the occasion of the exhibition, a talk between the artist Elisa Strinna and the curator and researcher Sonia D’Alto will reciprocally disclose their researches on witchery and popular healers in Italy, delving in gender mythologies entangled with practice of care on the human body in relation with the non human. Join us for this artist talk whilst enjoying
On the occasion of the exhibition, a talk between the artist Elisa Strinna and the curator and researcher Sonia D’Alto will reciprocally disclose their researches on witchery and popular healers in Italy, delving in gender mythologies entangled with practice of care on the human body in relation with the non human. Sonia D’Alto lives and
From 16:00 – 19:00 the galleries will host festive openings. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant city and enjoy all of its diverse artistic offerings. We invite you to go gallery hopping and enjoy the celebratory spirit at the various locations. At most locations, the artists will also be present.
Amsterdam Art, in collaboration with Amsterdam Museum and Pakhuis de Zwijger, presents a dynamic program in which we discuss the theme of hospitality. Hospitality in art, but also towards the non-art world. How do we strive for more openness within the sectors and art disciplines? Martina Halsema (director of Amsterdam Art) and Margriet Schavemaker (Amsterdam
For many, the Apollo House on the Apollolaan is an iconic building in Amsterdam. What many may not know is that the building also houses a beautiful art collection. Allen & Overy employees are inspired by the artworks on a daily basis and want to share this with the Amsterdam Art Week audience. Especially for
SOLD OUT Explore the Center-West of Amsterdam’s gallery scene on foot. The tour starts at Kersgallery. Tickets are required and can be bought via the link. The tour starts at 17.00 and we ask you to be present 10 minutes before the tour starts. The gallery tour is a collaboration with Young Collectors Circle.
In this Gallery tour, hop on your bike to explore the gallery scene of Amsterdam South Meet at Josilda da Conceição Gallery and join us for a bike ride. Please note: tickets are required for this tour, please purchase yours by following the link. The tour starts at 12:00 and we ask you to be
In this Gallery tour, we head into the bustling west of Amsterdam and explore some of its most beloved and boundary-pushing galleries. Hop on your bike and join us at No Man’s Art Gallery. Please note: tickets are required for this tour, please purchase yours through the following link. The tour starts at 12:00 and
In this gallery tour we explore the experimental galleries in Amsterdam West and the historic Jordaan. The tour starts at Galerie Onrust. Tickets are required and can be bought via the link. The tour starts at 12:00 and we ask you to be present 10 min before the start of the tour. The gallery tour
For many, the Apollo House on the Apollolaan is an iconic building in Amsterdam. What many may not know is that the building also houses a beautiful art collection. Allen & Overy employees are inspired by the artworks on a daily basis and want to share this with the Amsterdam Art Week audience. Especially for
During this panel discussion, you will learn all about collecting video art and explore how the worlds of film, theatre and visual art come together in exciting crossovers. The occasion is artist Julian Rosefeldt’s spectacular film installation presented during the Holland Festival. During the talk, Young Collectors Circle will talk to a collector, artist and
Can you collect art if you don’t have a fat bank account? Is it bad if you have no knowledge of art history? How does the art market work and how are prices determined? Using concrete examples, you will get a crash course in buying art for beginners. During this master class by Young Collectors
On Saturday 3 June, Jeanne van Heeswijk will talk to Isshaq Albarbary about the cross-fertilisation between a social artist practice, ‘community assembly’ and practice research. Albarbary is one of the central participants in the collective project It’s OK… in the Oude Kerk. Initiated by artist Jeanne van Heeswijk, more than a hundred local and international
The Oude Kerk and Kanaal40 present a site-specific music performance by upcoming artist and performer Mechatok. The concert takes place in the context of art project It’s OK… commoning uncertainties. Mechatok aka Emir Timur Tokdemir (b. 1998) works as a performer, producer and artist. In 2018, he developed a sound installation at Roman MACRO, curated by Lorezo Senni. He also made an
20:30 – 4.00 Buy your ticket here GOODNIGHT Amsterdam Art – will be a night of performances and open studio visits, followed by an afterparty with a DJ set of Kevin Bray. Initiated by Amsterdam Art Week, specially conceived by iso Amsterdam, the inspiring event GOODNIGHT proposes performances by Anto López Espinosa and Lucía Vives,
An exhibition by Jan Tomza-Osiecki The Thirst of Galalith is our upcoming exhibition opening on the 27th of May by iso resident Jan Tomza-Osiecki who presents a series of sculptures made from derelict milk plastic. Galalith, as it is named, is a rare uncompromising material that refuses the human will: It is brittle and hard to work with, it is non-biodegradable and here
Annet Gelink Gallery invites you to a special appointment with Ryan Gander on Saturday, June 3 from 2 to 4 pm. Do not miss it!
Anna Kuznetsova – The Kuznetsova Collection Amsterdam City Centre On Thursday 1 June at 10:00 – 10:45 international serial entrepreneur, polymath and collector Anna Kuznetsova welcomes us into her home for an exclusive tour of her art collection. (There is a later time slot from 11:00 – 11:45, see the other event) Anna Kuznetsova is
Amsterdam Art Week is the ultimate event for exploring Amsterdam’s contemporary art scene. More than 50 galleries, project spaces, museums, and residencies will showcase the latest developments in contemporary art through a diverse range of exhibitions as well as through an extensive special programme consisting of performances, screenings, lectures, artists’ talks, book launches and more.
Anna Kuznetsova – The Kuznetsova Collection Amsterdam City Centre On Thursday 1 June at 11:00 – 11:45 international serial entrepreneur, polymath and collector Anna Kuznetsova welcomes us into her home for an exclusive tour of her art collection. (There is an earlier time slot from 10:00 – 10:45, see the other event) Anna Kuznetsova is
On Saturday 3 June, Jeanne van Heeswijk will be in conversation with Isshaq Albarbary about the cross-pollination between a social artist’s practice, ‘community assembly’ and practice research. Albarbary is one of the central participants in the collective project It’s OK… in the Oude Kerk. Initiated by artist Jeanne van Heeswijk, more than a hundred local
As our special guest, we invite you to the festive opening of Amsterdam Art Week and Rijksakademie Open Studios on Thursday 1 June at the Rijksakademie. The official opening is hosted by Touria Meliani, Deputy Mayor for Arts and Culture, Emily Pethick, Director Rijksakademie and Martina Halsema, Director Amsterdam Art. On behalf of the residents,
In collaboration with Amsterdam Museum and Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam Art presents a dynamic kick-off programme in which we highlight the topic of hospitality. Martina Halsema (director Amsterdam Art) and Margriet Schavemaker (artistic director Amsterdam Museum), will engage in conversation with Emily Ansenk (director Holland Festival), Lara Khaldi (artistic director De Appel) and other professionals
For this night we ‘dip’ the old Chapel in contemporary art. An evening where art lovers, collectors, curators, bon vivants and gallerists meet, to exchange new stories and tastes (& art) to take home. The evening has it all: art, food, drinks, music & special encounters. This curated dinner will feature four Rijksakademie alumni, with each dish
W139 is hosting a conversation ‘Tomorrow’s Language’ between Louwrien Wijers, Rory Pilgrim, and Philipp Gufler on Saturday 3 June. The conversation is part of W139’s exhibition, ‘Substitutes’ and will discuss Louwrien’s artworks, the significance of food, intergenerational friendships among artists, and the importance of learning from one another. To accompany the discussion, Egon Hanfstingl will
Holland Festival’s associate artist ANOHNI presents a mixed media exhibit: SHE WHO SAW BEAUTIFUL THINGS. The installation includes a series of portraits honoring ANOHNI’s former collaborator Dr. Julia Yasuda, taken by Julia’s late wife Erika Yasuda in Tokyo in the early 1980s, and exhibited here for the first time. Within the collection of the Huis
Interested in fashion and crafts? Join a private tour at the Amsterdam Museum aan de Amstel led by fashion designers Karim Adduchi and Tess van Zalinge through their exhibition ‘Continue This Thread’. Embroidery, knitting, and crochet: techniques of the past? These crafts are finding their way back onto the catwalk, into the streets and on
Amsterdam East – Plantage neighbourhood On Sunday 4 June collectors Machteld Vos & Willem Sijthoff welcome us into their home for an exclusive tour of their art collection. Willem Sijthoff is founder of Capital C and co-founder and board member of Amsterdam Art. Machteld Vos is a journalist and deepens her knowledge of the art
Immerse yourself in the latest developments in contemporary art in all its manifestations. Join us for the Gallery Previews on Friday 2 June, a wonderful voyage of discovery for art lovers and collectors across 32 galleries in the city. All galleries show exhibitions specifically curated for Amsterdam Art Week with special – and sometimes never-before-seen
From 12:00 – 16:00 the galleries will host festive openings. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the vibrant city and enjoy all of its diverse artistic offerings. We invite you to go gallery hopping and enjoy the celebratory spirit at the various locations. At most locations, the artists will also be present.
Amsterdam Art Week is the ultimate event for exploring Amsterdam’s contemporary art scene. More than 50 galleries, project spaces, museums will also showcase an extensive special programme consisting of performances, screenings, lectures, artists’ talks, book launches and more. Please check our website agenda for the complete timetable and full overview of the events: https://amsterdamart.com/en/agenda/.
On Friday 2 June Director of the Niemeijer Fund, advisor in finance & the art world, but mostly art lover and collector Andrea Davina welcomes us into her home for an exclusive tour of her art collection. It will be an afternoon of inspiration celebrating female artists with Davina and her family in Amsterdam. Their
Please note: For this tour you need a bike! During Amsterdam Art Week, we dive deep into the female gaze in Amsterdam. From gallerists to artists, the spotlight is on women in Amsterdam’s contemporary art scene. Amsterdam Art is pleased to offer a gallery tour by Cathelijne Blok (art historian & DISCO feminist) and Andrea
Artist Jacco Olivier opens up his studio for VIP guests of Amsterdam Art Week. He will show you around his studio and tell you more about his work, whilst enjoying some light refreshments. Jacco Olivier fuses painting and filmmaking by repeatedly reworking paintings in generous casual brush strokes and systematically photographing each development. The various
You are very welcome to join us for a lovely morning between 10:00 -12:00 with artist Fernando Sánchez Castillo at tegenboschvanvreden while enjoying some good coffee and fresh croissants. For his show The Valleys of Sainte Victoire, Cosmos and Cosmetics the artist transformed the gallery into a laboratory for new ideas. In his work Spanish
Annet Gelink Gallery is pleased to announce Paraesthesia, Antonis Pittas’ third solo exhibition at the gallery. Paraesthesia, which literally translates to ‘abnormal sensation’, is a bodily sensation of numbness, tingling, and burning, usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet. Pittas, who suffers from this himself, has connected it to the disorientation and numbness towards violence that are prevalent in today’s
Scattered – Hidden Narratives through Archives is an exhibition initiated by researcher and curator Nesli Gül that looks into the interactions of visual artists from Turkey who settled in the Netherlands with the Dutch art scene, a little-known and undocumented part of the contemporary art history of the Netherlands. Scattered uncovers the lesser-known and unknown narratives of
Works by: Michiel Ceulers Jean-Baptiste Maitre Oscar Abraham Pabón Machteld Rullens Robbert Weide More information soon!
With Spring just around the corner, andriesse ~ eyck presents a group show titled after Stevie Wonder’s 1979 album Journey through “The Secret Life of Plants”. The double album was the soundtrack to the documentary ‘The Secret Life of Plants’, which was based on the book with the same titled by Peter Tompkins published in
Free entry, wheelchair-accessible Our relationship with energy is a theme that is as old and mythical as it is strategic. In this exhibition, the artist collective On-Trade-Off follows the trail of lithium. Their starting point is Manono in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the world’s largest stock of lithium ore was recently
On Thursday 23 February at 19:00 Framer Framed opens a presentation of works by the transnational artist collective On-Trade-Off as they explore how technological innovation is dependent on natural resources. Following a trail of lithium beginning in Manono, Democratic Republic of the Congo, this exhibition delves into our relationship with energy – from its colonial past
Art in the Age of the Metaverse brings together artists, curators, activists and industry professionals from around the world who are working at the intersection of the metaverse and contemporary art. Through talks, discussions, and presentations, the participants will share their insights and explore key questions such as: What are the forms of artistic expression
Saturday, 3 December 15:00 – 19:00 Book launch Bertjan Pot ‘Ropemasks (and Gloves)’ Including new special editions Bertjan Pot’s best-known works are probably the Random Light (1999) and the Masks he makes from colorful rope. Both the Random light and the Masks started as material research, which is actually the starting point of every work
ISO WINTER MARKET iso amsterdam invites you to a winterly catch up before the holiday commotion sets in. We are hosting a community gathering with all our residents. The day presents itself as a holiday market: a chance to shop for some of our resident’s affordable art pieces, innovative design and craft items. Come find a unique
From 19 November to 18 December, 2022, Gabriel Fontana’s Turning Towards Fluidity: Tournament of the Unknown will take place at W139. During this period, coinciding with the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Tournament of the Unknown will challenge binary thinking and established social norms through queer sporting events, workshops and performances. Tournament of the Unknown will
Ed van der Elsken, Theatre of Reality 02.09 – 22.10.2022 Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to present Theatre of Reality, yet another exhibition by Ed van der Elsken (1925 – 1990) in which we highlight an important thread within Ed van der Elsken’s oeuvre, one that has not previously been the subject of an exhibition.
The Stedelijk is renewing its collection presentation to focus more closely on theme. Implemented in three phases, the rehang will highlight work by international artists and designers who question traditional modes of thinking and offer new perspectives. Phase one, Tomorrow Is a Different Day, Collection 1980-Now, is now open, and part two of the redesign will