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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

Fig Leaves | Ai Ozaki

Opening: Friday 7 November, 18:00–19:00 Annet Gelink Gallery is pleased to present Fig Leaves, a solo presentation by Ai Ozaki, on view in the gallery’s project space, The Bakery. Ai Ozaki is a visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans video, sculpture, text, drawing, and installation. Her work explores the body, everyday life, and the ways

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

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

Manifestation #75: Parallel Realities by Dion Rosina & Phantom Wizard

Dion Rosina and Phantom Wizard transform Buro Stedelijk’s Central Space into a site where worlds converge. As part of Manifestation #52: To Be Determined, the artists bring together their practices of sampling, layering, and remixing. Working with images, sounds, and forms that carry previous lives. Through drawing that reshapes architecture and sonic interventions that treat cultural material as living

IN THE DEPTHS OF BLUE THERE IS YELLOW

In the exhibition In the Depths of Blue there is Yellow, Kristoffer Zeiner brings together the work of Kim Wawer and Philip Coyne. In preparation for the exhibition, both artists read Gaston Bachelard’s essay Reveries of Material Interiority, in which he argues that objects possess inner worlds — endless repositories of ideas, associations, and connections, accessible through

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

Shining Through | Adam Colton

Slewe Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Shining Through by Adam Colton. It opens Saturday October 11 and runs until November 15. Colton, known as a sculptor of organic shaped carvings, will show some new sculptures and works on paper. Colton’s career began in the early eighties with white plaster constructions based on

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),

Day for Night | Minne Kersten

Annet Gelink Gallery is proud to present Minne Kersten’s second solo show at the gallery. The exhibition will officially open on Friday 5 September from 17:00 to 20:00, during the opening weekend of the new art season. Minne Kersten is an artist based in Paris and Amsterdam, working with video, installation and paintings. Underneath these media lies a literary approach in

Opening New Gallery Space

On September 12, we are opening the first exhibition in our new permanent gallery space with an exhibition of three artists who draw on their unique personal histories: Fiona Lutjenhuis, Mai van Oers and Alexxx. All three use a highly individual, almost hallucinatory visual language.  The work of Fiona Lutjenhuis (NL, 1991) revolves around depicting

Opening: The Interwoven Garden

De Ateliers invites you to a festive unveiling on Friday 26 September between 17:00 and 20:00, of the renovated courtyard behind their location for neighbours, art lovers, and artists. We’ll raise a glass with our neighbours, there will be snacks, drinks, and performances. You’re also cordially invited to visit the new exhibition at Woonhuis, Formula

Monster Mash workshop series | Mette Sterre, Lady Bag & Ainhoa Hernández Escudero

W139 invites you to a three-day workshop on 6, 13 and 20 October. Monster Mash is a three-day workshop series where Mette Sterre, Lady Bag, and Ainhoa Hernández Escudero join forces to create a tour de force full of fun. Together, they invite you to explore your inner monster and give place and face to

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,

Opening: Temper Tantrum Bonehouse

W139 opens its mouth and swallows you whole in Temper Tantrum Bonehouse (Chilling Incisions Calling Things That Have No Name), an exhibition initiated by Mette Sterre. Featuring works by Lolly Adams, Özgür Atlagan, Monster Chetwynd, Diane Mahín, Aimée Philips & Nina Läuger, and Mette Sterre, this immersive group show explores the limitless potential of the body—turning W139

Temper Tantrum Bonehouse (Chilling Incisions Calling Things That Have No Name) | Group Show

W139 opens its mouth and swallows you whole in Temper Tantrum Bonehouse (Chilling Incisions Calling Things That Have No Name), an exhibition initiated by Mette Sterre. Featuring works by Lolly Adams, Özgür Atlagan, Monster Chetwynd, Diane Mahín, Aimée Philips & Nina Läuger, and Mette Sterre, this immersive group show explores the limitless potential of the body—turning W139

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

Vigor | Britte Koolen

During the official openings weekend of the new art season, Galerie Bart will open Britte Koolen’s solo exhibition Vigor on 5 September from 17:00 to 20:00. With this exhibition, she invites us into her unique visual language of ceramic sculptures. A subtle contrast emerges: the use of materials and colours gives the sleek, geometric shapes

Folds | Lesley Foxcroft

Slewe Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Folds with new works by British sculptor Lesley Foxcroft. The exhibition will open during the opening of the season weekend on Friday 5 September and Saturday 6 September and will be on view until October 4, 2025. Foxcroft is known for her works created in MDF. But she also uses

The Interfaced and The Compass: Playing Realities | Kévin Bray

Upstream Gallery proudly presents its second solo exhibition with Kévin Bray (1989): The Interfaced and The Compass: Playing Realities. The exhibition officially opens on Saturday 6 September from 17:00 to 19:30 at Kloveniersburgwal 95 in Amsterdam, and therefore will be closed during the Gallery Night on Friday 5 September! Structured as a fictional game inventory, the exhibition The Interfaced

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.

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

Roots and flowers of existential feelings | Hermelinde Hergenhahn, Tilmann Meyer-Faje, Beate Spitzmüller, Cary Duval Randolph, Bhasha I. Fidelak

Open daily 14-18 h, closed on ThursdaysWednesday 13 August, 19:30 – Artist Talk with the artistsSaturday 16 August, 17:00–17:30 – Guided relaxation for body, mind and heart puntWG presents the exhibition Roots and flowers of existential feelings. This exhibition forms part of the atelierWG series and will be open to visit from Saturday 9 August. Since living systems came

what grows unseen | Lisette de Greeuw & Aysen Kaptanoglu

Before the Summer break, Josilda da Conceição Gallery is pleased to present what grows unseen, a duo show by Lisette de Greeuw and Aysen Kaptanoglu, both alumni of the Rijksacademie. They would like you to join them for the preview at the gallery on Saturday 12 July, from 16:00 till 19:00. In what grows unseen, the two artists investigate the hidden influences

Public Opening: Jumeler | DMW Gallery x Enari

Enari Gallery is happy to invite you to the opening of Jumeler, a gallery swap project between Enari Gallery and Antwerp-based DMW Gallery. Join the gallery on Friday, July 11, between 5 and 9 pm, as they celebrate the Amsterdam chapter of Jumeler. The collaborative initiative will remain on display at the gallery through Sunday, July

Jumeler | DMW x Enari

DMW Gallery and Enari Gallery are pleased to present Jumeler, a group exhibition realised through a gallery swap between the two spaces. Borrowing its title from the French word for ‘pairing’ or ‘twinning,’ commonly used to describe the symbolic sisterhood between cities, Jumeler reflects the spirit of collaboration at the heart of this exhibition. For this occasion, DMW

The Sweet Escape | Groupshow

Upstream Gallery is proud to present The Sweet Escape, a group exhibition on the concept of escapism. The official opening will be held on Saturday, 5 July, between 17:00 and 19:30 and the exhibition will run until Saturday 2 August. If I could escape…The concept of escapism is full of contradictions and yet, because of

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

The Portal | Germaine Kruip

From 20 to 25 May, Amsterdam Art Week will take place. As part of the programme, the Iona Stichting will open its doors, including during the weekend of 24–25 May from 12:00 to 16:00. Especially for Amsterdam Art Week, Germaine Kruip will present her sculpture The Portal in the light court of the Iona Huis.

Solo Exhibition | Amol K. Patil

Upstream Gallery is proud to present works by Amol K Patil (IN, 1987) in the gallery’s private viewing space. The opening will take place during Amsterdam Art Week 2025 at the Festive Gallery Night on Thursday 22 May from 17:00 until 21:00. Amol K Patil is a performance and visual artist. His body of work

Artist Studio Visit: Antonis Pittas

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive studio visit with Amsterdam Art Ambassador Antonis Pittas, where you can explore his unique approach to art and contemporary issues. Based in Amsterdam, Antonis Pittas (b. 1973 in Athens, Greece) addresses contemporary social and political issues through his work, which is deeply rooted in historical context.

Gelderlandplein Family Tour (ENG)

14:00 – 15:00 Step into a world of colours, shapes, and sound! Join us for a special Family Tour at Gelderlandplein, where children and grown-ups alike can explore the artworks from the Art Audio Tour through playful activities and curious questions. Expect surprising sculptures, interactive moments, and a fun way to experience art together. This tour

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.

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

Art Audio Tour | Discover art at your pace

All Day Fancy an approachable and surprising art tour during Amsterdam Art Week? Then head out on your own with the Art Audio Tour in two unexpected places: Kalverpassage and Gelderlandplein. Via your own phone, you will be taken along contemporary art works by leading artists, with fascinating audio descriptions that bring the work to

APPLE TREE | Hadrien Gérenton, Tim Mathijsen, Danai Anesiadou, Brianna Leatherbury, Victor Santamarina & Loup Sarion

The Luther Museum Amsterdam, in collaboration with m.simons gallery, presents the sculpture exhibition APPLE TREE. Especially for Amsterdam Art Week, the museum will open its walled garden to the public on Friday 23 May between 17:00 and 19:00 on the Nieuwe Keizersgracht.   The exhibition is curated, and features works by Hadrien Gérenton and Tim Mathijsen,

Opening: APPLE TREE | Hadrien Gérenton, Tim Mathijsen, Danai Anesiadou, Brianna Leatherbury, Victor Santamarina & Loup Sarion

17:00 – 19:00 Luther Museum Amsterdam presents the new exhibition APPLE TREE  in collaboration with m.simons artists represented by m.simons, which will be opened on Friday 23 May, during Amsterdam Art Week 2025. The exhibition APPLE TREE presents a dialogue between myth, architecture and transformation. During the Amsterdam Art Week the museum will open the

Guided Exhibition Tour by Adriana Bogdanova

14:00 – 15:00 As part of Amsterdam Art Week 2025, Adriana Bogdanova will give a short, informal tour of her exhibition “Zarafa, le bel animal du roi” on Saturday, May 24. She shares insights about her artistic process and the themes in her work, reconstructing the journey of Zarafa, the giraffe gifted to France in

Guided Tour: Hadrien Gérenton & Tim Mathijsen

13:00 – 14:30 On Sunday 25 March Luther Museum Amsterdam in collaboration with m.simons is organising a family-friendly tour of the sculpture exhibition APPLE TREE in the museum’s beautiful walled garden on Nieuwe Keizersgracht. The tour will be given by curators of the exhibition, artists Hadrien Gérenton and Tim Mathijsen. A unique opportunity to see

Artist Talk: Mik Bakker

16:00 – 17:00 andriesse ~ eyck gallery is pleased to invite you to an engaging conversation between artist Mik Bakker and her friend and collaborating craftsman Robert Reijnders during Amsterdam Art Week 2025. Join them on Saturday 24 May at the gallery for an in-depth conversation on craftsmanship, materials, and artistic collaboration. For this talk,

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

BEDROCK | Young Collectors Circle

At the core of every thriving ecosystem lies BEDROCK—the solid foundation upon which life takes root. Though seemingly immovable, bedrock is continuously shaped by external forces, erosion, and pressure, influencing the layers above it. In nature, it provides stability while allowing for transformation, serving as both a foundation and a catalyst for change. Much like

Artist Talk: Sandra Keja Planken & guests

15:30 – 16:30 Dive into the world of Sandra Keja Planken at NewHouse Gallery on Thursday 22 May at 15:30. The gallery will host a special artist talk with Sandra Keja Planken, offering a unique opportunity to gain insight into her captivating works and artistic process. Through a compelling fusion of textiles and glass, her

Walk & Talk with Michal Helfman (artist), Nathanja van Dijk (director Textiel Museum) & Sanne Luteijn (director The Ekard Residency)

16:00 – 17:00 On Saturday 24 May between 16:00 and 17:00 you are invited to explore the ideas and themes behind Michal Helfman’s new exhibition Prey for Me in an engaging Walk & Talk with the artist and special guests, Sanne Luteijn and Nathanja van Dijk, at tegenboschvanvreden! Nathanja van Dijk (Director, TextielMuseum, Tilburg) and

Artist Talk: Germaine Kruip

16:00 – 17:00 Especially for Amsterdam Art Week 2025, the sculpture The Portal by artist Germaine Kruip can be experienced in Iona Stichting’s light court. On Friday 23 May, during an Artist Talk, Germaine Kruip will reflect on her work of the past decade, in which time, light and perception are not only themes but

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

Prey for me | Michal Helfman

tegenboschvanvreden cordially invites you to the first solo exhibition of Michal Helfman (1973, Tel Aviv) in the gallery, Prey for me. The official opening will take place on Thursday 22 May during the Festive Gallery Night of Amsterdam Art Week 2025.  Who is who? Who is playing and why? What is the aim of the game? Where are you

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

What remains | Folkert de Jong & Tild Greene

During Amsterdam Art Week, Semester 9 proudly presents the new duo exhibition WHAT REMAINS by Tild Green and Folkert de Jong. The festive opening will take place on Friday 23 May starting at 17:00 at Projectspace 38/40. WHAT REMAINS brings together two artists who confront the paradox of preservation in an age of disposable culture.

To Breathe | Kimsooja

De Oude Kerk presents To Breathe, a large-scale, site-specific installation by Kimsooja, one of the most prominent contemporary artists of our time. Opening during Amsterdam Art Week 2025, the exhibition offers a new perspective on themes such as migration, being in transit, and the idea of home, in relation to the city of Amsterdam. Kimsooja transforms

The Portal | Germaine Kruip

Iona Stichting is proud to present Germaine Kruip‘s sculpture The Portal during Amsterdam Art Week. On Thursday 22 May, she will explain her work during an Artist Talk. Since 2017, Germaine Kruip has been creating what she calls ‘sonic sculptures’ in collaboration with renowned instrument maker Thein Brass in Germany. Made of a special metal

Crossing Lives | Mapping the World – Part 1

Lumen Travo Gallery is pleased to announce two new solo shows by Kristiina Koskentola & Jens Pfeifer. Join them for the opening on Friday 11 April, between 17:00 and 19:00. In the exhibition space, Kristiina Koskentola presents a collection of recent works, including the sound installation Crossing Lives (2022) that stems from long-term collaborative research with Megumi Shimizu in Northern Honshu, Japan. 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

Half bodies of a full circle | Ehsan Ul Haq

Galerie Martin van Zomeren warmly invites you to the new exhibition Half bodies of a full circle by Ehsan Ul Haq, which will be opened on the Saturday 3 May. The exhibition will also be running during the Amsterdam Art Week 2025. ‘Half is one and one is full… A state of living between being

THERE ARE (MANY) PARTS TO THIS – 4 | G

THERE ARE (MANY) PARTS TO THIS – 4 is the fourth and final presentation of performances and installations at Marwan by artist, natural death researcher, babysitter, and raver G. Curated by Dee Hehewerth, Tirza Kater and Tim Mathijsen.

In Situ | Rikkert Paauw

Madé van Krimpen is proud to present In Situ, a solo exhibition by artist Rikkert Paauw. The official opening will be held during the Amsterdam Art Week 2025 Festive Gallery Night on Thursday 22 May between 17:00 and 21:00. Rikkert Paauw works directly with his surroundings. He collects local objects and transforms them on-site, creating

Théâtre de Tréteaux | Mik Bakker

During Amsterdam Art Week 2025, andriesse ~ eyck gallery is proud to present the exhibition of Mik Bakker Théâtre de Tréteaux. The exhibition will be opened during the Festive Gallery Night on 22 May between 17:00 and 21:00. Mik Bakker’s work moves between different disciplines, from sculpture, to design and architecture. She sees these as

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

I am a lot of people | Lisette van Hoogenhuyze

During Amsterdam Art Week 2025, Gallery by Fanny Freytag is proud to present the solo exhibition I am a lot of people by Lisette van Hoogenhuyze. The exhibition will take pbe open during Festive Gallery Night on Thursday 22 May between 17:00 and 19:00. In I am a lot of people, Lisette van Hoogenhuyze explores

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

A foot between the door | Benjamin Francis

No Man’s Art Gallery invites you to the solo-exhibition by Benjamin Francis. A foot between the door marks the beginning of the gallery’s new collaboration with Benjamin Francis, whose practice translates into performance and object-based works, placing the audience in unexpected situations. By creating site-specific environments, Francis aims to challenge and subvert dominant systems of

What Cannot Be Held | Group exhibition

What Cannot Be Held: Hedendaagse stemmen uit de Belgische kunst brings together works by artists from Mu.ZEE’s collection at the Brakke Grond. During the period when the museum is closed due to renovation, Dutch curators will offer a new look at the Ostend museum’s collection in collection presentations at the Brakke Grond over the next

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

Zarafa, le bel animal du roi | Adriana Bogdanova

Bradwolff Projects presents a new exhibition by Adriana Bogdanova, telling the story of Zarafa, the Sudanese giraffe gifted to France in 1826. Her arrival caused a sensation, turning this exotic animal into a political instrument. Bogdanova explores the implications of this spectacle—how power operates through display, how nature is framed within human systems, and how

 She Keeps Them Warm With Her Skirt | AnnaMaria Pinaka

The solo exhibition She Keeps Them Warm With Her Skirt by AnnaMaria Pinaka opens on 9 May at ROZENSTRAAT – a rose is a rose is a rose, and will also be on view during Amsterdam Art Week 2025. In her first solo show in the Netherlands, Pinaka (b. 1983, Thessaloniki) brings together seemingly contradictory iconic representations

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

When Nature Comes Close | Alexandra Verkerk & Joop Haring

Exhibtion Open: 4 – 9 March, 13:00 – 18:00 Alexandra Verkerk & Joop Haring invite you to their show in puntWG, Amsterdam. It’s our reflection to ‘Nature’,  all around us. And it’s Springtime! They are showing: paintings, sculptures, drawings and wall hangings in puntWG Slideshow: Friday, 7 March at 17:00 Spring-party / Finissage: Sunday, 9 March at

Juicy Fruit | Eric Giraudet de Boudemange

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

Duo Duo: Everyday Beauty | Groupshow

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

Artist Talk: God’s Army | Folkert de Jong

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

God’s Army | Folkert de Jong

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

New Works | Nina Beier

Woonhuis is pleased to present New Works, a solo exhibition by Nina Beier. Invited by the participants of De Ateliers, Beier takes this opportunity to create a new body of works. Drawing inspiration from the distinctive structure and ethos of the artists’ institute, New Works takes off from a spirit of experimentation, offering a new

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

Le choc est là | Fransix Tenda Lomba

On view in the art cabinets in the main building of VU Amsterdam is the work of artist Fransix Tenda Lomba. Fransix Tenda Lomba (Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1984) makes drawings, paintings, sculptures, and animated videos. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Kinshasa and he’s a Rijksakademie alumnus. His research project

Vernissage: FERAL NOM | Dimitris Tampakis

Enari Gallery warmly invites you to the vernissage of Dimitris Tampakis’ solo exhibition FERAL NOM, on Friday, February 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. In the exhibition, Tampakis explores the hybrid human experience in our numbed society, navigating discomfort and seeking existential awakening. His work reflects moments of tension and vulnerability, where profound change arises

FERAL NOM | Dimitris Tampakis

Enari Gallery presents a new exhibition from 28 February that will be festively opened in the presence of the artist from 17:00 to 20:00. In FERAL NOM, Dimitris Tampakis creates renewal through fragmentation. Cracks in the system are not just weak spots, but rather openings-they show where something fails, while at the same time allowing

Konfetti Parade | Rob Birza

The special exhibition Konfetti Parade will be presented at Capital C starting February 6! This exhibition by artist Rob Birza is organised in collaboration with Galerie Martin van Zomeren and Willem Baars Projects. The exhibition will be festively opened on February 6 between 17:00 and 19:00 and will be on view until March 24, 2025.

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

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

ART SCIENCE dialogue with Abul Hisham: History & Religion in Migration

For the exhibition Foreign Land, VU ART SCIENCE gallery and dialogue stage 3D invite artists and researchers to explore the concept of migration. In a series of ART SCIENCE dialogues we hope to develop a better understanding of migration and its different motivators, history, religion, economic changes, war and colonialism. The first dialogue will focus

Finissage: Closing the Vault | Navid Nuur

Festive storage of artist Navid Nuur’s 100 Amsterdam vases at the IJzeren Kapel. On Saturday 8 February, 100 Amsterdammers will bring artist Navid Nuur’s 100 city vases to the IJzeren Kapel during a festive programme. Program10 a.m.: first vase by district council chair Amélie Strens and director Lotte Terwel11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: music by

Through the found window | Andrew Lewis

Starting from 18 January 2025, Galerie Martin van Zomeren will present Through the Found Window, the second exhibition by Andrew Lewis at the gallery. Looking and seeing. What do we expect , and hope to find?In a work of art, perhaps sometimes, the pleasing relation of shape, line and colour. Yes . Or maybe, also

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

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

Arjun Das

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

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

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

Taking Root Among the Stars

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

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

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

FOREIGN LAND | Susanne Khalil Yusef, Benjamin Li, Anthony Ngoya & Abul Hisham

The exhibition Foreign Land explores the complex subject of migration through the eyes of artists with personal migration histories. In a time of conflicts, wars, and a perceived loss of connection, Foreign Land seeks to foster empathy, openness, and solidarity. On Saturday, 18 January 2025, the gallery will have extended opening hours, with guided tours offered throughout the day

Vernissage: Resonances | Hiva Alizadeh and Sophie Ullrich

Enari Gallery is delighted to welcome 2025 with Resonances, a duo exhibition featuring the work of Hiva Alizadeh and Sophie Ullrich. The exhibition explores themes of identity, abstraction, and storytelling. Luuk Hoogewerf, the exhibition’s curator, shares his vision:“Resonances invites viewers to explore the interplay between Alizadeh’s tactile, conceptually rich creations and Ullrich’s narrative-driven, abstract compositions. Together, their

But the Energy Continues | Jan van Munster

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

Finissage: Make Me See | Group exhibition

You are warmly invited to the finissage of Make Me See at Enari Gallery. A group exhibition exploring the vast potential of light, featuring works by Dabin Ahn, Emma Beatrez, Fiona Finnegan, Lisa Liljeström, Lindsay Merrill, and Dimitris Tampakis. Sunday, 12 January, from 12:00 to 17:00 at Enari Gallery.

Squeeze me tighter | Sanne van Balen & Aaron Harris

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

Crescendo! | Maarten Baas

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

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

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

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

Sammelsurium | Private Collection

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

Ruta Butkute | Artist Talk

Bradwolff & Partners warmly invite you to a special conversation with artist Ruta Butkute on Friday, 13 December. Known for her intriguing sculptures, Ruta will provide insights into her latest work during this session. She will delve into themes such as movement, perception, and transformation, while reflecting on the interaction between her artworks and the audience. This talk offers a

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

Exhibition opening: My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon

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

My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon

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

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

The Hybrid Couple | Alicia Frames & Ailex Sibouwlingen

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

Group exhibition: A time when the dogs barked every night

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

Taking Root Among the Stars! | Opening

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

Release | Matea Bakula

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

Moving Parts | Majd Suliman

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

Flux | Ruta Butkute and Norman Dilworth

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

CONFESSIONS | Stef Van Looveren

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

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

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

Finissage: Pietà, Millefleurs | Rini Hurkmans

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

When Roots Start Riding Horses | Carmen Schabracq

According to artist Carmen Schabracq (Amsterdam 1988) we stand on the shoulders of giants. Our ancestors determine much of our story, knowledge and identity, and we shape the story of our children. In her first solo exhibition When Roots Start Riding Horses at Galerie Fleur & Wouter, Schabracq shows a new series of textile works,

Date Line | Gvantsa Jgushia & Samuel Mackiewicz

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

New works | Stephan Balkenhol

AKINCI proudly presents a solo exhibition featuring new sculptures by Stephan Balkenhol, created specifically for this occasion. The exhibition runs from 13 September to 26 October 2024. The internationally renowned sculptor Stephan Balkenhol (Fitzlar, 1957) is regarded as one of the most authentic and celebrated sculptors of his generation. He revived the human form as

What the River Says – Remy Jungerman

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

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

Positions

Positions presents a range of ways in which artists engage with social issues and relate to the world in which we live. Some work with oil on canvas, while others ‘paint’ with materials like stones, textiles, chemical substances, or tulip petals to enhance the expressiveness of their work. Topical themes such as sustainability and the

When Doubt Turns into Destiny | Navid Nuur

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

Navid Nuur: When Doubt Turns into Destiny

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

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

Pietà, Millefleurs | Rini Hurkmans

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

Tools | Maria Roosen

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

Bichos | Kasper Akhøj

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

Remarkable Meetings with Disgusting Men

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

Recordings | Iva Gueorguieva

Bradwolff & Partners opens the new season with the solo exhibition “Recordings” by Iva Gueorguieva. The title refers to Gueorguieva’s process of rubbing, scratching and staining the canvas and gauze allowing the surface and the images to intertwine. “Recordings” is a conceptual commitment to the peripheral, the accidental, and the transient. Iva Gueorguieva (b. 1974,

Finissage | Cutting Silk by Mia Chaplin

Join us for the finissage of Cutting Silk, a solo exhibition by South African painter and sculptor Mia Chaplin, with summer cocktails and a walkabout with gallery director and curator Lih-Lan Wong, as part of the official opening of the gallery season. Cutting Silk highlights feminine identities that, amidst the ongoing patriarchal need to conquer

Little Rock – Ton Kalle

Van Zijll Langhout / Contemporary Art is proud to announce the solo exhibition ‘Little rock’ by the stone sculptor Ton Kalle at Brouwersgracht 161 in Amsterdam.His huge minimalist stone sculptures are in many places around the world (often in public spaces) permanently placed. Especially for the exhibition in the gallery Kalle has created small sculptures.The

Opening Little Rock – Ton Kalle

Van Zijll Langhout / Contemporary Art is proud to announce the solo exhibition ‘Little rock’ by the stone sculptor Ton Kalle at Brouwersgracht 161 in Amsterdam.His huge minimalist stone sculptures are in many places around the world (often in public spaces) permanently placed. Especially for the exhibition in the gallery Kalle has created small sculptures.The

Kobold On The Unemployment Line

By Helena Sanders & Michael Petri Part of the puntWG Open Call Series A color, a mineral, and a myth – Kobold on the Unemployment Line; an exhibition in three  installments is a collaboration between artists Helena Sanders (US/NL) and Michael Petri (Vienna, AT) opening August 17th until September 8th. The exhibition imagines the limits, transformations and

Giorgio Andreotta Calò | When it’s almost dark

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

Provisional | Krijn de Koning

Slewe Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition featuring new sculptures by artist Krijn de Koning (b. 1963, NL). Known for his colorful site-specific architectural installations, De Koning will present one large sculpture at the gallery and several new small interactive objects, including a kind of “tumbling works” that can be turned

Artist Talk Magali Reus and Rein Wolfs at Museum Kurhaus Kleve

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

Opening Infini

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

Infini | Tim Breukers, Niko Riedinger & Tom Volkaert

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

Ingots and Adaptations | Lucy Skaer

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

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,

Artist Talk | Jehoshua Rozenman

Solo Exhibition Jehoshua Rozenman | THE INITIATOR Galerie Fontana is very pleased to invite you to the Artist Talk of Jehoshua Rozenman about his current solo exhibition The Initiator. This exhibition can be seen as a preview of or teaser for his upcoming exhibition at Escher in Het Paleis | Kunstmuseum Den Haag June 2025. Saturday 29 June 15.30   Hope

closed views | K. T. Kobel

“closed views” beckons exploration through suspended cinematic snapshots manifested in sculpture, film, and painting. Each piece captures enigmatic moments that span the divide between ‘before’ and ‘after.’ Paying homage to memory, these fragments resonate within a broader narrative, where the tales of distant protagonists emerge amidst a society captivated by compulsive gazes. Drawing from the

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,

Leo Vroegindeweij at TMH

One of the most innovative contemporary artists, the Dutch sculptor Leo Vroegindeweij (1955) works at the intersection of a formal and conceptual vocabulary. Over the course of his 45-year sculptural practice, his natural tools have come to include uncontrolled circumstances, time, and space, and an ingenious inter-pretation of the notions of scale and measurement in art. Vroegindeweij

The Initiator | Jehoshua Rozenman

‘The Initiator’, opening 30th May 2024, stems from the artist’s considerations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is seen as a tool for pushing the boundaries in creative thinking. Rozenman’s sculptures operate under the illusionary pretence of Bauhaus-inspired technical and architectural designs, but these three-dimensional forms could not be further from a maquette as abstraction plays

On this side of the river elbe | Ana Lupas

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

The gardens of Rijksmuseum | Lee Ufan

This summer, the gardens of the Rijksmuseum serve as the stage for the art of Lee Ufan. For his first solo exhibition in the Netherlands, the Korean artist presents nine iconic works from the Relatum series, which he has been continuously working on since the 1970s. The sculptures made of stone and metal engage in

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

Ana Navas – A veil as a glaze

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

Bart Invites: ‘Strictly Tapes and Friends’

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

Blind Man’s Bluff

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

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

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

Artist talk & finissage | Anne Wenzel | House of Fools 

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

Departure as Arrival

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

Tincuta Marin | Purring Figure

Ellen de Bruijne PROJECTS is delighted to present the work of Tincuta Marin in her first solo exhibition in Amsterdam. Living and working in Cluj-Napoca, Tincuta Marin (1995, Galatia, Romania) is an intriguing painter and sculptor with a spell-binding ability for fantastical and transhistorical storytelling. Driven by an abundant imagination, Marin synthesises different characters and stylistic

3 Exhibitions by Jonny Niesche, Brigitte Kowanz & Tomáš Libertíny

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

Finissage Ten square metre of shadow – Rumiko Hagiwara

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

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

RAPPORTS – Alan Charlton, Alice Schorbach, Jan van Munster, Kees Smits, Lesley Foxcroft, Lon Pennock, Paul Wallach.

Slewe Gallery will start the new year with a group show, entitled Rapports, with selected works by Alan Charlton, Alice Schorbach, Kees Smits, Lesley Foxcroft, Lon Pennock and Paul Wallach. The exhibitions will be on view from January 13 to February 10. The festive opening will take place during Amsterdam Gallery Weekend on Friday January 19.

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

Rita McBride – leeway

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

Me as a Mountain  | Evi Vingerling

“My toes were in the fine white foam of the shoreline, heavy like old silk lace.I noticed that the wet sand by my feet was a rusty red while in the top of the sky above me there was the softest tint of aqua. In the middle of the waves there was deep turquoise sparkling

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

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

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

Christy Groen & Sabina Lăpteanu

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

Adriano Amaral – PROLE

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

W139 hosts… Closing Event

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

People’s Forum

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

W139 hosts… Week 7

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

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

OPENING | Rudabeh’s Daughter

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

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

Invisitor | Rachel Fäth

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

The feelings the butterflies gave me | Esmay Groot Koerkamp

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

mano a mano | Ana Navas & Toon Verhoef

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

ATARI final weekend | Guided tour, artist talks and drinks

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

Vernissage with Matthew Day Jackson

GRIMM welcomes you for the opening reception of the solo exhibition of new artworks by Matthew Day Jackson, in the presence of the artist.

Un-Solid. Still Being Formed. | Célio Braga & Juliette de Graaf

Célio Braga & Juliette de Graaf The distinct creative approaches in the work of Juliette de Graaf and Célio Braga converge in a captivating dance of opposites. Braga’s method reveals meticulous precision and profound thoughtfulness, while De Graaf’s work exudes an almost aggressive rawness, concealing and transforming the narrative. In their first exhibition together an

Good Machine Bad Machine | Meiro Koizumi

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

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.

Dora García | INSECT, HISTORY, MIRROR, REVOLUTION

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

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

Connecting the Future

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.

Sources of Wonder

On a stage, as if it were a presentation in a cultural history museum, we show a collection of wondrous objects. Artists Dodi Espinosa, Warre Mulder, Sharon van Overmeiren, Carmen Schabracq and Saar Scheerlings make sculptures that refer in different ways to cultural expressions and stories of the past and present, from around the world.

ONCE THERE WAS (N)ONE

Opening Tuesday 25 April 2023 from 5 – 8PM 25 April – 16 May 2023Curated by Fereshte Moosavi ‘Amid times of ongoing cruelty, normalized violence, and never-ending war, Once there was (n)one presents a number of artworks that counter the historical forgetfulness caused by such conflicts. Each artwork creates a monumental presence for the erased, oppressed, or