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The Sexshop Artshow

No Limits! Art Castle opened a new location in the Red Light District and started with an exciting group show! THE SEXSHOP ARTSHOW is a group exhibition that celebrates the intersection of art, intimacy, and the unexpected. Can a masterpiece also be a sextoy? Or is it a sextoy that ascends to the realm of

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

The Sexshop Artshow

No Limits! Art Castle invites you to their exciting group exhibition! THE SEXSHOP ARTSHOW is a group exhibition that celebrates the intersection of art, intimacy, and the unexpected. Can a masterpiece also be a sextoy? Or is it a sextoy that ascends to the realm of high art? Where does the line blur between a

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

Zarafa, le bel animal du roi | Adriana Bogdanova

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

Another Side of All in Your Shadow | Soshiro Matsubara

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

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

Love for Sale | Susanne Khali Yusef en WONNE

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

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

Artist Studio Visit with Inti Hernandez

Discover the works and artistic process of Inti Hernandez during this intimate tour of his studio. Hernandez generously opens his studio exclusively to VIP guests of Amsterdam Art Week, providing a unique glimpse behind the scenes. It’s the perfect moment to meet the artist and engage in conversation, gaining insights into his creative process, artistic

Guided Tour of Lee Ufan through the Rijksmuseum Gardens

Start the day in the gardens of the Rijksmuseum. Enjoy a guided tour with an expert exploring the work of Lee Ufan (1936), one of the founders of the Japanese avant-garde art movement Mono-ha (School of Things). In his sculptures, Ufan combines natural materials such as stone, iron, and water with industrial materials like steel

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.

Exhibition tour with David Jablonowski 

Join us and discover David Jablonowski’s exhibition at Galerie Fons Welters through an exhibition tour with the artist.

Just bellow the gums – Melanie Loureiro and Maria Nolla Mateos

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

Las estrellas me iluminan al revés

No Man’s Art Gallery cordially invites you to the group exhibition Las estrellas me iluminan al revés (the start illuminate me backwards). The exhibition consists of works by emerging Mexican artists, which NMAG previously showed during its tenth international pop-up gallery in Mexico City in November 2022. Las estrellas me iluminan al revés shows work

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