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Symposium – Refresh #3: Imagine the Future

The symposium Refresh #3: Imagine the Future explores the dynamic relationship between past, present, and future. Rather than attempting to predict what Amsterdam will look like in years to come, the symposium creates space for reflection and speculation. Through three conversations with contemporary artists featured in the exhibition, we invite participants to embrace uncertainty and

Opening ON LIMITS feat. performance by Lotte Werkema

The VU ART SCIENCE gallery is delighted to invite you to the opening of ON LIMITS on November 18 November 4.30 pm.  During the opening, Lotte Werkema will execute a performance, that will be part of her exhibition presentation.   On Limits, explores the experience of limitations and the (im)possibillity of breaking through them. Societies seek safety and

Artist Talk | STILL LIFE BABEL | Imogen Stidworthy

AKINCI is proud to announce the upcoming solo exhibition STILL LIFE BABEL by Imogen Stidworthy (1963, London). We will host an Artist Talk with Imogen Stidworthy in conversation with curator Ine Gevers on Saturday November 1st, at 3:30 pm.  Stidworthy presents a new body of work including the installation STILL LIFE BABEL (2025) composed of video,

STILL LIFE BABEL | Imogen Stidworthy

AKINCI is proud to present the solo exhibition STILL LIFE BABEL by Imogen Stidworthy (1963, London). Her sculptural installations and films are shaped by verbal and non-verbal forms of voicing, happening through sound, body, spatial and temporal relationships. Through being with, listening, participating in and sometimes staging situations with others, she traces different registers of

Between Seeing and Saying I Marc Nagtzaam & Marike Schuurman

Bradwolff & Partners wamly invites you to “Between Seeing and Saying”, where two ways of looking come together: the quiet systematics of Marc Nagtzaam alongside the exploratory gaze of Marike Schuurman. Pencil and camera. Two distinct media, one question: how do images acquire meaning, and what remains beyond view? Marc Nagtzaam creates drawings in which

Interrupted Whispers | Group Show

The eye glides along, literally from one statue to the next, until it remains still at the back of a bronze sculpture. This is a statue of a woman who wears a long, pleated head covering and, with her back facing the camera, looks out at the immense bluish glass wall of a modern office

Lex ter Braak | the Archive of the Alphabet of Lost Order

The Alphabet of Lost Order consists of an ongoing series of photographs, drawings, collages, and paintings. The Archive is an important facet of it — a collection of both altered and unaltered Polaroids, now numbering more than a thousand images. Ter Braak often paints over a Polaroid in such a way that the photographic and

Festive opening of .tiff 2025

On 16 October, we proudly celebrate the festive opening of the exhibition .tiff 2025! Together with the artists and the curator, we will raise our glasses. In collaboration with FOMU, the Fotomuseum Antwerp, we present .tiff 2025 — a recurring exhibition that highlights photographers with a Belgian connection. The works on display reflect the diversity and artistic dynamism that define

A House Is Not a Home | Rein Kooyman

Josilda da Conceição presents Rein Kooyman’s solo exhibition “A House Is Not a Home”, with the official opening on Saturday, 18 October, from 16:00 to 19:00.“Once overlooked on the ground now transformed into spherical installations. Each stone in the collection is delicately knotted to hemp strings and individually assembled, demanding a meticulous commitment to physical and

L’Heure Bleue | Paul Cupido

L’Heure Bleue – that fleeting hour between day and night, when the sky turns a luminous, infinite blue. One might ask: “What do I really see?” It is a threshold, a space where reality and dream intermingle. In Japanese, this moment is called tasogare-doki – “the time when one can no longer clearly see what

Along the Road with Leo Vroegindeweijand Ruth Meijer | In Rearview

TMH Talk (NL/EN) + Finissage: Friday 28 November, 18:00-20:00, with artists Ruth Meijer and Leo Vroegindeweij, and writer Aloys van den Berk The Merchant House (TMH) is pleased to open its new season, dedicated to artistic collaborations, with an exhibition featuring longtime partners in life: leading Dutch sculptor Leo Vroegindeweij and painter Ruth Meijer. Vroegindeweij’s art—that

KISSAMBUSHED | Group exhibition

With: Bastienne Kramer, Meis Vranken, Jan Hoek, Guda Koster, Mariken Wessels, Joseph Hughes and Carmen Schabracq. Opening: October 3rd 17:00 on show until Nov 8. A group exhibition co-curated by artist Carmen Schabracq. Gallery van Fanny Freytag is turning 2 and what better way to celebrate than by opening the upcoming exhibition ‘KISSAMBUSHED’, on Friday

Artist Tour: Friede auf Erden | Sander Breure & Witte van Hulzen

On the occasion of 80 years of freedom, artist duo Sander Breure & Witte van Hulzen present the exhibition “Friede auf Erden”: Art and War in Huis Willet-Holthuysen. In this exhibition, the artists bring the hidden wartime history of Huis Willet-Holthuysen to life with a new video installation, complemented by photographs, drawings and paintings. Curious about the story behind

Artist Tour: Friede auf Erden | Sander Breuer & Witte van Hulzen

On the occasion of 80 years of freedom, artist duo Sander Breure & Witte van Hulzen present the exhibition “Friede auf Erden”: Art and War at Huis Willet-Holthuysen. In this exhibition, the artists bring the house’s hidden wartime past to life through a new video installation, complemented by photographs, drawings and paintings. Curious about the story behind “Friede auf Erden”?

Four Photographers Unseen

Opening Saturday, September 20, 2025 Galerie Ron Mandos is proud to present Four Photographers Unseen, a group exhibition featuring new works by Mayte Breed, Gilleam Trapenberg, Kevin Osepa, and Scarlett Hooft Graafland. Each of these artists uses photography to explore identity, memory, ritual, and the relationship between people and their environments. From intimate reflections on urban

Manifestation #52: To Be Determined

This summer, Dion Rosina, Thato Toeba, Razia Barsatie and Sarojini Lewis relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices. Buro Stedelijk welcomes the process out of the studio, into the project space. We occupy the

It smells of sweat and jasmine

It smells of sweat and jasmine addresses labour issues in colonial, contemporary, and diasporic Indonesia through the lens of women and genderqueer artists. Through collecting the artists’ personal histories, experiences, and research, the exhibition traces the complex intersections of patriarchal violence, capitalist labour exploitation, and (neo)colonial plunder. Artists: Fitri DK (ID), Dian Septi Trisnanti (ID),

.tiff 2025

Emerging Belgian Photography I.S.M. FOMU ANTWERPEN In the autumn, .tiff 2025 will travel to the Brakke Grond. This photography exhibition will feature work by a new selection of promising artists, brought together by FOMU – the photography museum of Antwerp. In .tiff 2025, ten Belgian artists and photographers show how photography can encompass different dimensions

Charles Pétillon | Solo Exhibition

Charles Pétillon (b. 1973) is a French artist known for his poetic installations and photographs featuring white balloons in unexpected places. His work evokes a quiet, contemplative atmosphere capturing fleeting moments and subtle contradictions in our environment. By placing balloon “invasions” in deserted or natural settings, Pétillon highlights the often-overlooked relationship between humanity and its

Quiet Longing | Helena van der Kraan

Madé van Krimpen presents Helena van der Kraan’s new solo exhibition, which will officially open on Friday 5 September during Gallery Night from 17:00 to 20:00. Helena van der Kraan (1940–2020) captured the quiet beauty of everyday life. In her still lifes, natural light gently shapes a chair, a bottle, or a window, turning ordinary

Margret Wibmer: Art-Props & Works | Concluding Presentation of the Exhibition ‘Collecting I: Bridges’

At The Merchant House: Concluding presentation of the exhibition Collecting I: Bridges, featuring the collection of Christopher Springham FRSA. In focus: Artist Margret Wibmer—on view from Friday 5 September through Sunday 28 September 2025. Artists of Christopher Springham’s Collection—currently on view at The Merchant House:Tony Andreas, Sylvie Bonnot, Peter Blake, Jim Dine, Tracey Emin, Elizabeth

Inspiration – Expiration I Ewerdt Hilgemann & Eva-Fiore Kovacovsky

Bradwolff & Partners presents the exhibition Inspiration – Expiration for the opening of the season, which will be officially opened during Gallery Night on Friday 5 September between 17:00 and 20:00. Inspiration – Expiration explores breath as movement, force, and the measure of time. Two artists from different generations, each with their own visual language,

ONGEKEND | Young Masters @ Auction

Kersgallery presents: ONGEKEND – Young Masters @ Auction. The auction will take place on Saturday 6 September at 16:00. In collaboration with Adams Amsterdam Auctions, Kersgallery is organising a unique art auction featuring recently graduated artists under the age of 35. Discover thirty promising names in contemporary art – fresh from the academy and ready

Solo exhibition | Charles Pétillo

Brandt Gallery is proud to present the solo exhibition of Charles Pétillon. While the exhibition will not officially open until 13 September, the gallery will open its doors to the public during the opening weekend on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September, offering a unique opportunity to visit during Gallery Night on Friday 5 September

Shared Home.Shared Fight | Group Show

Arti et Amicitiae is proud to present Shared Home.Shared Fight. The exhibition about war and who we become, runs from Friday 27 June until Sunday 27 July, with a finissage on Thursday 24 July at 16:00. The exhibition Shared Home.Shared Fight was born out of questions that the Russian full-scale war of aggression raised in Europe, specifically

Artist Talk | INKA & NICLAS

As part of the group exhibition “JOOST VANDEBRUG, ADAM JEPPESEN, INKA & NICLAS – Nature, perception, and materiality in contemporary lens-based art,” opening on Friday 5 September, there will be an artist talk on Saturday 6 September at 14:00, with the Swedish-Finnish duo Inka & Niclas. The duo, collaborating since 2007, is known for their striking work at

Nature, perception, and materiality in contemporary lens-based art | Joost Vandebrug, Adam Jeppesen, Inka & Niclas

Bildhalle is proud to present an inspiring group exhibition on nature. The exhibition will festively be opened during the season openings weekend, on Friday 5 September from 17:00 to 20:00. Inka & Niclas, Adam Jeppesen and Joost Vandebrug approach nature not as a static subject but as a dynamic collaborator – fragile, ever-changing and ephemeral.

Beyond | Rody Luton, Hannah Hrabarska, Anna Kakhiani

puntWG presents the exhibition Beyond. This exhibition forms part of the atelierWG series and will be open to visit from Saturday 26 July. The opening will take place on Friday 25 July from 17:00 to 19:00. Beyond brings together works by Rody Luton—an artist based at atelierWG—and two invited Ukrainian artists, Hanna Hrabarska and Anna Kakhiana.

Best of Graduates 2025

Best of Graduates 2025 is the annual summer exhibition at Galerie Ron Mandos, highlighting some of the most promising young artists from Dutch art academies. The exhibition opening will take place on Friday, 25 July, from 17:00 to 20:00. At 18:00, Barbara Bos, Head of Exhibitions at Museum Voorlinden, will announce the winner of the

Data Tapestries | Jamal Nxedlana

No Man’s Art Gallery is honoured to present Data Tapestries, the third solo exhibition by Jamal Nxedlana with the gallery. The exhibition will officially be opened on Saturday 19 July at 17:00 at both locations: No Man’s Art Gallery (Bos en Lommerweg 88-90) and NMAG KIOSK (Willem de Zwijgerlaan 327). Known for his sculptural photography

Es gibt keine Sahne, es gibt Krieg I Annaleen Louwes

Extended due to popular demand: October 11 – 25 | October 16 – 18, 1 – 5 PM | October 23 – 25 by appointment Bradwolff Projects proudly presents Es gibt keine Sahne, es gibt Krieg, a new project by photographer and visual artist Annaleen Louwes. Opening Sunday 7 September | 16:00 – 18:00 Performance:

“Woven Stories”: Narratives of Connection – The Tapestry of Indonesian-Dutch Heritage | Group Show

22 June – 26 July 2025 | Bradwolff Projects, Amsterdam East Bradwolff Projects presents “Woven Stories,” an exhibition examining the intricate history of the Indonesian-Dutch community. The exhibition will officially open on Sunday, June 22, from 16:00 to 18:00. Through contemporary art—including film, photography, batik, installation, and language-based works—six artists explore themes of identity, migration,

Finissage Van Ostade Biennale VI: Positions

On Sunday June 22, from 15:00 to 18:00, Galerie Fleur & Wouter close their annual(!) joint exhibition, together with housemate GoMulan: the Van Ostade Biennale VI: Positions. This also marks the very last chance to visit the shared space as it is. Afterwards they will close for the summer to do renovations and create two permanent

GUIDED EXHIBITION TOUR: PREMIERES

Bildhalle Amsterdam is pleased to invite you to a guided tour on Saturday 5 July from 14:00 to 15:00. The director of Bildhalle Amsterdam will guide you through the exhibition PREMIERES, with a special focus on a selection of works.Discover the stories behind the artworks, the visions of the artists, and the curatorial choices that shape

THE EYE OF AMSTERDAM | Group Show

Annet Gelink Gallery is pleased to invite you on Thursday 3 July between 17:00 and 20:00 to the opening of The Eye of Amsterdam, in celebration of the gallery’s 25th anniversary and the 750th anniversary of the city of Amsterdam. With work by Ed van der Elsken, Bertien van Manen, Robby Müller, Johannes Schwartz, and

THE EYE OF AMSTERDAM | Group Show

Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to present The Eye of Amsterdam, in celebration of the gallery’s 25th anniversary and the 750th anniversary of the city of Amsterdam. The official opening of the exhibition will take place on Thursday 3 July at 17:00. With work by Ed van der Elsken, Bertien van Manen, Robby Müller, Johannes

ARTIST TALK: MARGARET LANSINK

Bildhalle invites you to join an Artist Talk on Saturday 28 June from 14:00 to 16:00 with Margaret Lansink. Margaret Lansink is known for her poetic and intuitively composed photography. With a distinctive visual language that combines minimalism with deep introspection, her work has received international acclaim — including the Grand Prize of the Hariban

Art Talk I Katrin Korfmann in conversation with Ranti Tjan

Bradwolff & Partners warmly invites you to an Art Talk with artist Katrin Korfmann and Ranti Tjan, Head of Collections and Exhibitions at the Noordbrabants Museum, on Saturday 3 May. Doors will open at 15:30, and the conversation will begin at 16:00. Together, they will explore Korfmann’s visual language, her methods of observation and creation,

Corporate Collection Tour & Visit

11:00 – 12:30 For many, the Apollo House on Apollolaan is an iconic building in Amsterdam. What some may not yet know is that it also houses a remarkable art collection. Employees at A&O Shearman are inspired by the artworks on a daily basis and are excited to share this with the public during Amsterdam Art

A tree is one thing, a stone is another: aankopen De Nederlandsche Bank 2020-24

This is the first temporary exhibition in De Nieuwe Schatkamer since the reopening of DNB. Once hermetically sealed, it is now a public space. This exhibition presents an overview of the latest acquisitions of De Nederlandsche Bank, featuring works by emerging artists, including Christine Moldricks, Maze de Boer, Tanja Engelberts, Bobbi Essers, and Emma van der Put.

Performance: Knee Touching Knee by Shen Wei

18:00 – 19:00 Shen Wei will perform Knee Touching Knee. For Shen Wei it is the first time he is presenting works at the gallery. He is showing worksfrom his most recent series of photographic works A Season Particular. In A SeasonParticular, Shen Wei invites us into a world where intimacy and spontaneity collide, yielding

West Day & Night

15.00 – 05.00 During Amsterdam Art Week, one special day is dedicated to highlighting a specific district in the city. This year, the spotlight is on Amsterdam West — with a vibrant programme of exhibitions, performances and parties during West Day & Night on Saturday 24 May. Throughout the entire day to late-night dancing, West

Open Studio: Nseabasi Akpan

13:00 – 16:00 Visit CBK Zuidoost’s artist-in-residence Nseabasi Akpan during this special studio visit on Friday 23 May. The location is at BijlmAIR residency. In his studio at Heesterveld, he is working on an art project to connect the Nigerian community in the Bijlmer with Nigerians who have returned to Nigera after living abroad. With

Artist Talk: Nella Ngingo & Rossel Chaslie

14:00 – 16:00 On Saturday, 24 May,  during the Amsterdam Art Week, from 14:00 to 16:00 the Thami Mnyele Foundation is happy to invite you to our open studio for an artist talk with our fellow Nella Ngingo and our current resident Rossel Chaslie. They will share more about their practices and present their work

Para-siting: Clearance | Bring Your Own Book

Visit the exhibition Para-siting: Clearance until Sunday 20 April. Para-siting is a new ongoing programme that runs parallel to the exhibitions at W139. Is looking back an act of necessity or just nostalgia in disguise? In a time oversaturated with images, references, and remakes, the impulse to return—to retrieve and to reframe—feels inevitable. But who’s

Finissage: Rainbow Social Music Club

Join W139 for a drink to celebrate the end of the exhibition together with the Rainbow Soulclub members in an informal gathering followed by a sonic activation by The Social Music Club on Thursday 24 April at 20:00. The Social Music Club is a participatory music session for musicians, non-musicians, amateurs, and professionals alike hosted by Aimée Theriot

Opening: Yere Mi Sten | Augusta Curiel

17.30 – 21.00 During Amsterdam Art Week, Foam will present the first retrospective in the Netherlands dedicated to the work of Augusta Curiel (Suriname, 1873-1937). The exhibition will open on  Thursday 22 May. With her sister Anna (Suriname, 1875-1958) as assistant, she ran a successful photography studio in Paramaribo, making Curiel one of Suriname’s most

Artist Talk: Sex o’clock with JeanPaul Paula

18:00 – 19.00 During Amsterdam Art Week, No Limits! Art Castle will host daily artist talks exploring the intersections of sex, counterculture, and art. These discussions take place in the context of our SEXSHOP ARTSHOW—an art exhibition that mimics a sex shop but exclusively features works by an incredibly diverse range of artists, from local

Studio Visit: Gilleam Trapenberg

12:00 – 13:00 During this studio visit, we will take a look at the work of our ambassador Gilleam Trapenberg (1991), a visual artist born and raised in Curaçao and living in Amsterdam. His photography explores the social reality of his native island and questions the clichés and tropes that often characterise the Caribbean in

Tour of the permanent collection display in De Nieuwe Schatkamer at De Nederlandsche Bank

16:30 – 17:30 During Amsterdam Art Week 2025, De Nederlandsche Bank will open its doors on Friday, 23 May, for a unique art tour. Make sure to reserve your spot via the link, there are only 30 spots available! De Nederlandsche Bank collects contemporary art that offers new perspectives on the world. Over time, the

Artist Talk + Book Signing: Anthony Goicolea & Shen Wei

Artist Talk 14:00 – 15:00Book Signing 15:00 – 15:30 Join Galerie Ron Mandos on Sunday 25 May between 14:00 and 15:30 for an artist talk in the presence of both artists and a book signing by Shen Wei directly after the talk! Artist TalkJoin the gallery for an artist talk with Anthony Goicolea and Shen

Artist Talk & Booksigning: Ilona Plaum

12:00 – 14:00 On Friday 23 May at 12:00, galerie dudokdegroot hosts the book launch of Ilona Plaum, accompanied by a signing session and an artist talk about her work and exhibitions. The artist will be interviewed and will tell about her work, her solo exhibition Presence at Huis Marseille, her book, and the current

Artist Talk: Joost Vandebrug

15:00 – 16:00 On Friday 23 May at 15:00, Bildhalle will host an artist talk featuring renowned artist Joost Vandebrug as part of the Premieres exhibition. Known for his unique artistic approach, Vandebrug embraces the philosophy that one can never step into the same river twice—everything is in constant flux and motion. Join the talk

Drinks & Tours with Collector Christopher Springham FRSA

Sunday 25 May, 15:00 – 17:00Free walk-in at any point. No need to RSVP. End your AAW Sunday with us: Share your views on collecting, supporting, and loving art! The special exhibition Collecting I: Bridges at The Merchant House—assembled with collector Christopher Springham—explores the transformative nature of art collecting as an open-ended conversation among collectors, artists,

Festive Gallery Night

17:00 – 21:00 All galleries will festively open their doors on Thursday 22 May evening. Discover a mix of established names and emerging talent, meet inspiring artists, and explore exciting new works. Whether you’re a seasoned art enthusiast or visiting galleries for the first time, this is the perfect moment to experience the city’s vibrant

Guided Tour: I Wish This Was A Song

On Saturday 7 June at 15:00, the Luther Museum, in collaboration with Tlön Projects, is organising a Guided Tour of the exhibition ‘I Wish This Was A Song‘. ‘I Wish This Was A Song’ runs parallel to the ‘Zing!’ exhibition at the Luther Museum at 570 Nieuwe Keizersgracht. Eleven contemporary artworks have been installed in

Intsomi | Buhlebezwe Siwani

No Man’s Art Gallery is delighted to present Intsomi, the third solo exhibition by Buhlebezwe Siwani with the gallery. The festive opening will take place in coordination with the Festive Gallery Night of the Amsterdam Art Week 2025, on Thursday 22 May at 17:00. Intsomi will be running over both gallery spaces, including NMAG de

Re-Surface | Marleen Sleeuwits

During Amsterdam Art Week 2025, Galerie Bart will open on 22 May Marleen Sleeuwits‘ solo exhibition Re-Surface, an intriguing exploration of everyday interiors and their often unnoticed aesthetics. The exhibition invites visitors to take a fresh look at the spaces we inhabit every day. In what places do we actually spend most of our time

Premieres | Groupshow

Bildhalle is pleased to reopen its doors during Amsterdam Art Week 2025 in the heart of Amsterdam’s historic centre at Singel 272. The new exhibition Premieres will open during the Festive Gallery Night on Thursday 22 May from 17:00 until 21:00. After a brief period of relocation, Bildhalle, with a strong focus on photography and

Duo exhibition | Esther Kokmeijer & Margriet van Weenen

Gallery Vriend van Bavink is pleased to invite you to the new duo show by Esther Kokmeijer and Margriet van Weenen with new video work by Anouk Kruithof. The opening will take place on Friday 11 April at 16.00. Esther Kokmeijer – Where the Sky meets the Sea, meets the Ice.Margriet van Weenen – The mountain

Traces of the Intangible – sun, shell and soil

22-05-2025 – 06-07-2025 | KERSGALLERY KERSGALLERY proudly presents Traces of the Intangible – sun, shell and soil, a group exhibition featuring works by artists Taqwa Ali, AYO, and Lotte Wieringa, in collaboration with guest curator Jonas van Kappel. on sun, shell and soil Rooted in the exploration of organic material, movement, memory, and the sensory,

Upclose | Ilona Plaum

During Amsterdam Art Week 2025, dudokdegroot will present Upclose, a solo exhibition by Ilona Plaum, running parallel to the solo Presence at Huis Marseille. The exhibition will open during the Festive Gallery Night on Thursday 22 May from 17:00. Ilona Plaum takes the viewer into her poetic universe, where she puts our perception on shaky

Opening Foam 3h | Finn Maätita and Jerrold Saija Tones of the Ecotone

Foam 3h presents Tones of the Ecotone, a collaborative exhibition by Finn Maätita and Jerrold Saija, curated by guest curator Zippora Elders Tahalele. The exhibition will be opened on Thurday 20 March between 17:30 and 21:00. The exhibition offers an immersive, playful and pluriform audiovisual landscape. Combining ancient wisdom, photography, assemblage, and media technologies, they

ft. | senakirfa A. & S*an D. Henry-Smith

puntWG presents the new exhibition ft. which will be opened Friday 16 May and will also be visited during Amsterdam Art Week 2025. In this exhibition, senakirfa A. and S*an D. Henry-Smith will show new work in which poetry, sound and image come together. By hard experience they had learnt that isolated efforts were doomed

Collecting I: Bridges | Featuring: Tracey Emin, Banksy, Damien Hirst, Bridget Riley, James Rosenquist et al.

Art & Sustainability at TMHwww.merchanthouse.nl/eventsOn view through Sunday 28 September 2025 In celebration of the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam and the opening of the second decade of The Merchant House (TMH) dedicated to art in the city, we present Collecting I: Bridges. This special exhibition explores the transformative nature of art collecting as an open-ended conversation among collectors,

Yere Mi Sten | Augusta Curiel

Foam presents Yere Mi Sten, the first retrospective exhibition in the Netherlands dedicated to the work of Augusta Curiel (Suriname, 1873-1937). The exhibition will officially be opened on May 22 between 17:30 and 21:00 during Amsterdam Art Week 2025. With her sister Anna (Suriname, 1875–1958) as her assistant, Curiel ran a successful photography studio in

Foam 3h: Tones of the Ecotone | Finn Maätita & Jerrold Saija

Foam 3h presents Tones of the Ecotone, a collaborative exhibition by Finn Maätita (NL, 1998) and Jerrold Saija (NL, 1996). The exhibition honors the ‘ecotone’ – the transition zone between two ecosystems, such as between land and water – and connects this with the artists’ Moluccan roots and the diaspora. The central focus is on

The Sexshop Artshow | Group Exhibition

No Limits! Art Castle opened a new location in the Red Light District and started with an exciting group show: The Sexshop Artshow! The show will also be running during the Amsterdam Art Week 2025. The Sexshop Artshow is a group exhibition that celebrates the intersection of art, intimacy, and the unexpected. Can a masterpiece

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

Duo Exhibition | Anthony Goicolea & Shen Wei

Galerie Ron Mandos is excited to present two new exhibitions by artists Anthony Goicolea and Shen Wei. Join them for the preview during the Festive Gallery Night of Amsterdam Art Week 2025 on Thursday 22 May from 17:00 to 19:00, in presence of both artists. At 18:00 Shen Wei will perform Knee Touching Knee, a

I Wish This Was A Song

Luther Museum invites you to its new exhibition, which opens on March 28 and will run during the Amsterdam Art Week. ‘I Wish This Was A Song‘ runs parallel to the exhibition ‘Sing!’ at the Luther Museum Amsterdam. Eleven contemporary artworks are installed in the museum’s period rooms, temporarily integrated into the historical collection as

“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,

Van Ostade Biennale VI: Positions | Stefano Caimi & Natalia Jordanova

For the sixth edition of the Van Ostade Biënnale, traditionally held during Amsterdam Art Week, Galerie Fleur & Wouter and GoMulan proudly present one exhibition: Positions. The exhibition brings together two artists who use new media to explore and reinterpret traditional art forms. GoMulan presents Lichenescent, a mixed-media series by artist Stefano Caimi. In Lichenescent, Caimi uses

Overview sharpens the mind  | Mirjam de Zeeuw

Exhibition hours: Wednesday, March 12, from noon until Friday, March 14, until 4 p.m. Arti et Amicitiae invites you to Mirjam de Zeeuw’s temporary exhibition in the ArtSpace! Mirjam de Zeeuw: ‘Overview sharpens the mind’ features three photo series from my archive. The series ‘Stoves’ consisting of five digitally processed prints of scans of photo

Photography in Dialogue | Sylvie Bonnot & Zhu Hong

In this exhibition, French artists Sylvie Bonnot (1982, FR) and Zhu Hong (1975, FR born CN) bring almost 20 years of artistic experimentation with spaces to their oeuvres. The artists became friends while working together on their shows at The Merchant House (in 2017) and at Capital C x Amsterdam Art (in 2021). Both start with photography; but, in

1985-2025 | Group Exhibition

Galerie Fons Welters is proud to present 1985-2025, during the Amsterdam Art Week 2025. The exhibition celebrates four decades of contemporary art at the gallery. The opening of the exhibition will be held during Festive Gallery Night on Thursday 22 May between 17:00 and 21:00. Founded in 1985 on Palmdwarsstraat in the Jordaan and relocating

28 Portals | Geert Goiris

Desolated landscapes, meteorological phenomena, ruines of Utopian architecture. And dryly photographed minerals to subdued and enigmatic images of his children. At first glance, the world Geert Goiris creates in his photographs seems very diverse. Photography, traditionally a medium that records the past, transforms in Goiris’s hands into a medium that seems to depict the future.

Lutherans into focus | Koos Breukel

Extended through March 16! What is actually ‘typically Lutheran’ and what role and position do Lutherans have in our society? In the monumental hall of the Luther Museum we are showing – by way of a portrait gallery – an art commission by ‘photographer of all Dutch people’ Koos Breukel: Lutherans into focus. The history

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

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

An Unfinished World | Saul Leiter

Foam is proud to present a major retrospective exhibition of the celebrated American artist Saul Leiter (1923–2013). Leiter is seen as one of the most important photographers of the 1950’s in the United States, and a pioneer of colour photography. This exhibition brings together over 200 works, consisting of photography, both black-and-white and colour, as

Meet the Artist | Koos Breukel

Foam presents Meet the Artist, an exhibition that offers a special insight into the life and career of one of the Netherlands’ leading portrait photographers: Koos Breukel. This exhibition not only offers an overview of his impressive oeuvre, but also invites visitors to meet the artist himself and engage in conversation with him. In a specially

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

Les Ruines de Paris | Marchand & Meffre

Galerie Fontana invites you to Les Ruines de Paris, a duo exhibition by artists Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre. The exhibition will open on Saturday 8 February from 16:00-18:30. What if, suddenly, Paris—the City of Light—were to go dark, erased from the map, emptied of its inhabitants, like the deserted megapolis of a fallen empire?

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

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

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

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,

Open Studio | Nella Ngingo

Thami Mnyele is excited to open the doors for an open studio and the opportunity to meet with their current resident Nella Ngingo. Stop by on the 18th of January during the open studio hours from 15:00 to 17:00 to meet with this inspiring artist! Nella Ngingo is a Burundian-born, Amsterdam-based photographer with an extensive

Amsterdam built on photographs | Lectures: Hans Aarsman, Martin Grootenboer, Arnold Weel

It is a feast to be an Amsterdammer, a feast to celebrate! On the occasion of the captial’s 750th anniversary, Arti et Amicitiae is hosting the exhibition Amsterdam built on photographs, where images from the capital over the past fifty years, from 1975 to 2025, can be seen. The exhibition offers a great flashback of

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

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,

Dialogues with Nature III | Galerie Fontana at Art Antwerp 2024

Continuing the series Dialogues with Nature III, Galerie Fontana is pleased to present the works of Claudy Jongstra, Ruud van Empel and the artist duo Feipel & Bechameil at Art Antwerp 2024. Claudy Jongstra’s Silenced and Northern Treasure (2024) series is an urgent call for awareness to protect and conserve our ecosystem. The necessary fortification

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

Julian & Jonathan | Sarah Mei Herman

Starting Saturday, 7 December, Sarah Mei Herman presents Julian & Jonathan, focusing on the relationship between her father and half-brother. This exhibition is part of the atelierWG series. “Julian & Jonathan is my most extensive project, exploring the relationship between my father and half-brother since 2005. Jonathan is 20 years younger than me, and my childhood memories

25 Years of Galerie Ron Mandos – a Final Celebration | Geert Mul, Renie Spoelstra & Ron van der Ende

To conclude our anniversary year, Galerie Ron Mandos warmly invites you to three exceptional exhibitions featuring artists who have been part of the gallery from the very beginning. These artists, all based in Rotterdam—the city where Ron Mandos opened his gallery 25 years ago—each bring a unique perspective on the theme of landscapes through diverse

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

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

Pictorial Fields | Jaya Pelupessy

Galerie Caroline O’Breen is pleased to present Pictorial Fields, a solo exhibition of new work by Jaya Pelupessy. Please join us and the artist for opening drinks on Saturday 16 November, 16–19 hrs.  Jaya Pelupessy’s works present a conceptual and alternative reading of photography. He explores the early technical history of photography to arrive at a reinterpretation 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

Exploring the Fields | Jacquie Maria Wessels

Galerie Fontana is pleased to present Jacquie Maria Wessels’ first solo exhibition at the gallery, titled Exploring the Fields. The premiere of Dubious Appeal will be shown alongside earlier 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. The official opening

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. *

Phantom Itch | Laura Hospes

From 19 October to 10 November, Laura Hospes will be exhibiting at LANGart with the solo exhibition Phantom Itch. Laura Hospes (1994) has been capturing her own self with the camera since the tender age of 16, out of a need to connect with people. This need has not waned over the years; it has only

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

‘The Verge, A Vessel, The Veil’ at New Creative Space WILLIE in Zaandam

On Saturday, October 12 at 17:00, the new creative space WILLIE will host the festive opening of the group exhibition ‘The Verge, A Vessel, The Veil’. This unique exhibition features four innovative visual artists, each redefining their mediums and artistic roles, pushing the boundaries of form and perception. The exhibition can be visited by appointment until Sunday 27 October. The

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

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

Winter Group Show: Focus op Amanda Means

TMH Stijlkamer Project, on view through 10 January 2025: Amanda Means is celebrated for her black-and-white gelatin silver prints of palpable materiality.  Means’s virtuoso light projections without a camera—made by physically shining light on the development paper—give rise to her evocative, masterly printing technique. The result is a luminous display of everyday objects, such as

Opening Newhouse Gallery

Newhouse gallery presents a curation contemporary art and collectible design, with a focus on women artists. Mick Nieuwenhuis started as an agent for women artists in 2021 to take part in bridging the gap between men and women in the art scene.  After attending a number of fairs from Amsterdam to Basel and Shanghai, she

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

Glitch | Misha de Ridder

Galerie Caroline O’Breen is pleased to present: Glitch, a solo exhibition by Misha de Ridder, which will open the new exhibition season on September 7, 2024. In his latest works, stemming from photographs of erased graffiti, misha de ridder plays with the notions of destruction, generation, and transformation. We live in an era heavily influenced by

Opening .tiff 2024: Emerging Belgian Photography

The festive opening of the photo exhibition .tiff 2024 will take place on September 6th. Together with FOMU, Fotomuseum Antwerpen, de Brakke Grond presents a selection of emerging artists who live or work in Belgium. This year’s .tiff selection travels from Antwerp to Amsterdam and will be on display at de Brakke Grond from 7

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

I Have Seen The Future | Jasper de Beijer

‘I Have Seen the Future’ is based on the futurama presentation by the automobile company general motors during the World’s Fair in new york in 1939. Here, the company presented a massive model of a landscape depicting how the united states could look in the future. The model showcased a future world where humanity would

.tiff 2024

Emerging Belgian Photography. I.s.m. FOMU, Fotomuseum Antwerpen. De Brakke Grond presents .tiff 2024, an exhibition with emerging photography from Belgium, selected by a jury for FOMU – Photo Museum Antwerp. Every year, the museum selects ten promising artists, all living and working in Belgium. FOMU accompanies them on a development journey to create the portfolio magazine .tiff,

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

A Summer’s Tale

‘A Summer’s Tale’6 July – 27 July 2024Opening: Saturday, 6 July, 3 – 7 pm Nathan Joshua Bastien, Catelijne Boele, Eline Boerma, Celio Braga, Faber Bram, Anthea Bush, Yiyi Chen, Juliette de Graaf, Lisette de Greeuw, Kees Elffers, Allard Honigh, Michiel Kluiters, Bonnita Postma, Ruben Raven, Geraldo Dos Santos, Bart Stolle, Clary Stolte, Denitsa Todorova,

BirdMan’s Irises Ophthalmic Surgery | Jeong Han Kim

Opening on August 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The artist will be present throughout the entire exhibition period! The human eye is a gateway to the world around us. Its iris plays a crucial role in seeing by regulating the amount of light, just like the shutter of a camera can artificially mimic this.

‘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

Walk The Talk Art tour | Hazel Ling & Elise Noordhoek

15:00—16:15 This tour is for free, please sign up via this link. Explore art in a unique way: take part in the encounter between viewer, creator and artwork during an interactive tour through Hotel Arena. What impact does art have on you? Discover the depth of art with an interactive tour and artist talk by

Blend | Hazel Ling

CITY IN STILLNESS, NATURE IN MOTION This exhibition showcases the work of fine art photographer Hazel Ling, with a new collection that explores the fusion of urban serenity and natural energy. The works have not been shown before and offer a unique perspective on both aspects. “Photography allows me to create compositions where the internal

Residency Visit | Marieke Zwart

13:00—17:00 Marieke Zwart lives and works in Amsterdam Southeast. She is working on her project Care in the Bijlmer, in which she documents – in different ways – the days of a few indispensable (health) care workers. At the Open Space at Heesterveld (35A) the audience can see her progress and discuss it with her.

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,

I Wan’na Be Like You | Margit Lukács & Persijn Broersen

In the work I Wan’na Be Like You, Margit Lukács and Persijn Broersen focus on the Western image of ‘the Jungle’. The wilderness is often seen as a Terra Nullius, supposedly unexplored land that served as an emblem of desire for the colonial powers. In this film, Lukács and Broersen delve deeper into ‘the wilderness’ as

A Terra | Charlotte Dumas

andriesse~eyck gallery is delighted to present the solo exhibition A Terra by Charlotte Dumas.  This exhibition includes two projects Dumas has been working on recently. Between 2006 and 2008 Dumas portrayed the stray dogs, randagi, of Palermo. Feeling drawn to their individual characters she photographed them in the old parts of town using Polaroid, digital

Un Cuerpo al que Volver / A Body to Come Back to | Aimée Zito Lema

A jacket, a t-shirt, watches. For her first solo exhibition at the gallery, Un Cuerpo al que Volver / A Body to Come Back to, Aimée Zito Lema took stories, objects and events from her own history and that of her family in Argentina as a starting point. From that personal perspective, she investigates how

Rebels | Janette Beckman 

The exhibition Rebels is an ode to activists, rebels, revolutionaries and provocateurs who have brought about positive social change.

Missing Mirror | group exhibition

Since the invention of photography in the 19th century, the technology of the medium has constantly evolved. Image manipulation has always been a part of photography, from darkroom techniques to the magic of programs such as Photoshop. Artificial Intelligence is the most recent development that makes it easier than ever to create images that appear

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

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)

Isaac Julien | Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die)

We are delighted to invite you to you to the opening of Isaac Julien: Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die) at the gallery. Join us in Amsterdam on Saturday, 9 March, from 4-7 PM for a first look at the works. Once Again… (Statues Never Die) is an immersive installation by artist and

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

Meet the Foam Talents

Join us on Saturday 24 February, during the opening weekend of Foam Talent 2024-2025, as we invite you to dive deeper into the exhibition together with this year’s Talents. Through a dynamic two-part programme with personal presentations, Q&As, and interactive guided tours we will learn more about the Talents and their work. The event will kick

Opening Foam Talent

Come and celebrate the opening of Foam Talent 2024-2025 and explore the works of 20 artists from across the world who are shaping the future of photography. Join us on Thursday 22 February in the presence of the artists. You are welcome from 18.30 until 21.00 hrs for this celebratory opening with music by Jerrau, drinks by Brouwerij ‘t

Foam 3h: Steffi Reimers

Guilty Grounds Foam 3h presents the first solo exhibition of Dutch photographer Steffi Reimers. In Guilty Grounds, photos of the landscape in Aspromonte National Park and its surroundings tell us the story of the world’s most powerful criminal organisation, the ‘Ndrangheta. For the conceptual photo project Guilty Grounds, Steffi Reimers travelled to Calabria, in the south of

CAESURA – Johnny Mae Hauser, Azul Ehrenberg, Aldo van den Broek

In a fast paced world filled with stimuli, even the slightest perception of silence can be significantly valuable. What happens in this fleeting moment of quiet presence? This exhibition brings together a selection of pieces by Azul Ehrenberg, Johnny Mae Hauser and Aldo van den Broek. Group exhibition ‘Caesura’ is on view in the gallery

Jasper de Beijer | Foundation

Foundation (2020 – 2022) Jasper de Beijer4k Video – 9′ 52https://youtu.be/Pc-8w8IM1O4 In 2020, Jasper de Beijer (1973) followed a Mondriaan Fund residency at the Pompgemaal in Den Helder. The estate around the water pumping station has some resemblance of an island, a secluded place over which the world seems to have no influence. The artist

A Hand Not Seen | Paul Kooiker & Marenne Welten

You are cordially invited to the opening of  A Hand Not Seen: a duo presentation with (new) work by Paul Kooiker and Marenne Welten. We look forward to welcoming you on February 10 from 5 – 7 pm. _____ They are fans of each other’s work. That in itself inspired a – perhaps unexpected  – duo presentation

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

Book launch: CICC – War Crimes are Climate Crimes

Join Framer Framed for the official launch of the Court for Intergenerational Climate Crimes publication! Editors Radha D’Souza, Jonas Staal and contributor Muhammad Al-Kashef will be present to discuss the larger project and issue a call to action against climate crimes. Order the book online here, or purchase it during the launch event! The Court for Intergenerational Climate Crimes (CICC),

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.

VIEW | Xiaoxiao Xu

We proudly present VIEW by Xiaoxiao Xu.  Xiaoxiao was the first artist we collaborated with at the gallery’s launch, and we are excited to present her first solo exhibition at the gallery. VIEW explores Xiaoxiao’s unique perspective on landscapes and uses her lens to capture the void as a subtle portal for viewers. This artistic

Dwellers on the threshold | Bart Lunenburg

Bart Lunenburg Dwellers on the Threshold is a solo exhibition of Bart Lunenburg, opening at Galerie Caroline O’Breen on 19 January 2024. In this presentation, Lunenburg explores the windows, doors, roofs, and walls of historical rural architecture. Through sculptures, photographs, and drawings, he delves into themes of power and superstition that linger in the shadows of these architectural

Ed van der Elsken | Lanterfanten

This year, Annet Gelink Gallery opens with Lanterfanten, a solo exhibition by photographer Ed van der Elsken (1925-1990).  The Dutch word lanterfanten expresses the act of going about from place to place, generally without a plan or definite purpose.  Many of the youths Van der Elsken photographed in the 1960s and 1970s hang out on the streets with

Art + Book + Art

Anastasia Samoylova, Arjan de Nooy, Bart Lunenburg, misha de ridder, Satijn Panyigay, Tanja Engelberts A selection of recently published books from several artists of the gallery, coupled with highlighted artworks from those books. In this Holiday Exhibition, we present works of Tanja Engelberts, Bart Lunenburg, Arjan de Nooy, Satijn Panyigay, misha de ridder and Anastasia Samoylova. You will be able to trace

Woorden Weelde

andriesse~eyck gallery welcomes the new year with a group exhibition exploring word as an image, with works by Carel Blotkamp, Marijn van Kreij, Kim van Norren, Joyce Overheul, Rory Pilgrim, Allen Ruppersberg, P. Struycken and Jan Vercruysse. An old saying tells that “one picture is worth a thousand words”. Still, one often finds themself reading

(Hidden) Trophies | Britte Koolen & Tim Wunderink

We are proud to present the duo exhibition (Hidden) Trophies by Britte Koolen (1994, NL) and Tim Wunderink (1991, NL). The idea of exhibiting together at Galerie Bart had been brewing in their minds for a while and now the time has finally come! The common thread connecting their work is found objects. Both artists, each with

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

TMH 10th Anniversary and Holiday Special

Meet the artist: Amanda Means is here from New York! Beauty, complexity, and incomparable skill shine through in the gelatin silver prints of Amanda Means—currently on view at TMH in Light in Its Own Language. Please join us for a special roundtable on the technique behind the works: 19:00 – Doors open19:15 – Roundtable with Amanda Means20:15 – Happy Holidays at

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

Bertien van Manen | Hidden in another world

Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to announce Hidden in Another World, Bertien van Manen’s second solo exhibition at the gallery.  The exhibition consists of a selection of photographs taken from Van Manen’s publication Vrouwen te gast (1979), representing women who had come to the Netherlands from the Mediterranean in the 1970s, either to reunite with their husbands, who

Exposure | Femke Dekkers

Galerie Bart proudly presents Exposure, an exhibition by Femke Dekkers (1980, NL). In her new series, Femke seeks to deepen the concept of ‘perspective’. She does this by concentrating on the dynamics of her painting installations and the interplay created when this takes place in front of the camera. Femke’s work starts with one or more

Pebbles – reflecting to navigate 

Looking back at the many artistic gems exhibited in the 35 years since AKINCI was founded, there are several paths to explore. Different paths have led us to different destinations. Iconic works demonstrate the gallery’s focus on the experimental nature of the moving image, display the powerful character of textile and show a new approach

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

Light in Its Own Language | Amanda Means & Beppie Gielkens

Light in Its Own Language presents Amanda Means, a celebrated NY photographer, in her first show in Amsterdam and Beppie Gielkens, a Dutch painter, with her prescient recent works. Both take on light as their subject matter and offer a new articulation of how it functions in art, what it can mean for art, and

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

What to Expect: Our Glimpse into 2024

As we approach the end of 2023, Lumen Travo Gallery would like to invite you to the opening of the group exhibition titled “What to Expect: Our Glimpse into 2024”. This show features the works of four artists of the gallery: Matea Bakula, Thierry Oussou , Daniel de Paula, and Judith Westerveld. Although they come

Making Nature | Ruud van Empel

Solo Exhibition Ruud van Empel Galerie Fontana is pleased to present Making Nature, the first solo show of Dutch conceptual photographer Ruud van Empel (1958) at the gallery. Photographic assemblages lean into the notion of authorship and realism, as the artist explores a mastery of the ecological space through digital and analogue manipulation. Considering man’s

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

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

Popel Coumou | popel

TORCH proudly presents the seventh solo exhibition by Popel Coumou. Over the past 15 years, Popel’s body of work has followed a steady trajectory, where every next step makes sense in her development yet surprises everyone who follows her. Her latest works take different forms, with photographs in small editions existing next to unique collages,

BLOCKBUSTER | Solo show Marcel van Eeden

In BLOCKBUSTER, the solo exhibition by Marcel van Eeden, the artist is devoting attention to the painter and graphic artist from Baden, Hans Thoma (1839 – 1924) and his little-known journey in 1898 through the Netherlands. Van Eeden illustrates and tracks this journey through a series of drawings, monumental canvases and photographs. Van Eeden’s focus

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

Anne Geene — Grasses, & with Arjan de Nooy — The Great Moon Hoax

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

Cross Currents | Terry Rodgers

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

Sunsetting Inconsistencies | Constant Dullaart

Upstream Gallery is proud to present Constant Dullaart’s third solo exhibition with the gallery: Sunsetting Inconsistencies. What can we still recognize in the rapidly rising impenetrable structures of Artificial Intelligence surging amongst us? Stretching from 2016, when Dullaart sold a first oil painting created by AI during his first solo at Upstream Gallery, the clumsy mutations of

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),

Win McCarthy – Recent Works

Win McCarthy has made a selection of recent photographs and sculptures for a small curated presentation in the gallery. Some of the works were on view earlier this year in his solo exhibition Innenportrait at Kunst-Werke, Berlin.

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

Who is Who in the Zoo

Several cats, a dog, a swan, a panther, bees, two fish, two chimpanzees, grazing cows, amoebas, microorganisms and four eggs; gallery dudokdegroot is temporarily menagerie dudokdegroot this summer. The gallery is open till 22 th of July. During summer holiday only by appointment.

Atari

AtariJuly 22 – August 27Open Wednesday though Saturday from 12 to 5pm Anna van der Ploeg, Anico Mostert, Cihad Caner, Esther van der Heijden & Nosh Neneh, Donglai Meng, Kelvin Dijk, Merijn Kavelaars, Safira Taylor, Sam Samiee, Sisse Holst Pedersen, Tommy Smits. This exhibition brings together a group of artists whose work inhabits a state

Atari opening at NMAG KIOSK

AtariFriday July 21st, 3 – 8pmNo Man’s Art Gallery KIOSK (Willem de Zwijgerlaan 327)No Man’s Art Gallery & de bar (Bos en Lommerweg 88-90) Anna van der Ploeg, Anico Mostert, Cihad Caner, Esther van der Heijden & Nosh Neneh, Donglai Meng, Kelvin Dijk, Merijn Kavelaars, Safira Taylor, Sam Samiee, Sisse Holst Pedersen, Tommy Smits. No

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

Artist Talk | The Power of Imagination

Meet Sevilay and Micaela in the chapel of Hotel Arena, as part of Amsterdam Art week. The conversation will be hosted by Dymphie Braun. There will be plenty of time to meet and greet. Reserve your spot via: https://hotelarena.nl/expositie/de-kracht-van-verbeelding/ We live in a world of many challenges. Most of them overwhelming at times. It’s never been

PR:OUD | Micaela Bartels and Sevilay Maria van Dorst

Old is one of those words that will sooner or later describe us, whether we like it or not. Most of us like to ignore that fact and secretly hope to dodge that bullet. But here is a simple truth: unless you are planning on dying young, you will eventually find yourself being old.  Is

Next Level | Sara Cwynar

Foam is proud to present a large-scale solo exhibition by Sara Cwynar (b. 1985, Vancouver, CA), the seventh exhibition in the series Next Level. Sara Cwynar is a leading artist of her generation who seeks to make sense of our current visual culture through photography, essayistic video works, collages, installations and books. In her studio, she

Foam 3h: Haven | Sem Langendijk

Sem Langendijk’s first solo exhibition, Haven, shows the result of a long-term photographic investigation into the process and effects of gentrification and the social inequality it generates. While living and working space is created for some, others are constantly forced to make room. Foam shows Haven at a time when many city dwellers are looking for affordable housing

House of Bondage | Ernest Cole

Foam proudly presents an overview of the work of South African photographer Ernest Cole. The exhibition includes parts of his archive, which had long been considered lost. The overview was assembled in collaboration with the Ernest Cole Family Trust, which in 2017 secured control of Cole’s archive. Cole is celebrated for his tireless documentation of

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!

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

Arjan de Nooy — Photology. Exhibition and book presentation

Festive Opening on Friday 14 April, 17.00 – 20.00. With introduction by art collector Sven Schlijper-Karssenberg. Galerie Caroline O’Breen is delighted to present the brand new photobook Photology (2023) by Arjan de Nooy, and celebrate its release with an exhibition centered around this body of work. Arjan de Nooy will be present at the opening and sign his books.