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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

Opening In the Fold at Working Title

opening 02.10.2025 We are pleased to invite you to the opening of the inaugural exhibition In the Fold at Working Title, a new contemporary art gallery located at Van Ostadestraat 43A, in Amsterdam. The exhibition opens on Thursday, 2 October, from 18:00 to 21:00. You are warmly invited to the festive opening and to join us for a

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),

BANKET

CELEBRATE THE NEW CULTURAL SEASON WITH US! BANKET is back! On Friday September 19th, we invite you once again to discover the new Brakke Grond cultural season with us. The program includes a spectacular dance performance, work in progress of one of our residents and of course a banquet full of edible delicacies. Central to BANKET

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

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

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

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

Sea Legs | Antonietta Peeters

andriesse – eyck presents the exhibition Sea Legs for the opening of the new gallery season. The official opening of the exhibition takes place during the Opening of the Season weekend, on Friday 5 September (17:00 — 20:00). The exhibition brings together works from various stages of Antonietta Peeters’ practice. From early crochet works to

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

Textile Stories #2: Workshops

Oude Kerk invites you to an inspiring workshop on Saturday 30 August at 13:00: Textile dyeing: colour your clothes with a story. Do you have a garment you’d love to give a new lease of life? Perhaps it reminds you of someone, a place, a moment? In this workshop, guided by designer Igor Ilanga, you’ll

Textile Stories #1: Workshops

Oude Kerk invites you to a textile dyeing workshop on Saturday 16 August: colour your clothes with a story. Do you have a garment you’d love to give a new lease of life? Perhaps it reminds you of someone, a place, a moment? In this workshop, guided by designer Igor Ilanga, you’ll be working with natural

Best of Graduates 2025

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

Data Tapestries | Jamal Nxedlana

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

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

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

Finissage Van Ostade Biennale VI: Positions

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

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

Performance: Virgy’s Boutique by Angyvir Padilla

13:00 – 13:30  As part of the Amsterdam Art Week, Vlaams Cultuurhuis De Brakke Grond presents Virgy’s Boutique, a performance by Angyvir Padilla. The performance is part of What Cannot Be Held, a collection presentation curated by Suzanne Wallinga, featuring works from the Mu.ZEE collection in Ostend. During this intimate performance the fragmentary nature of

Duo-Opening: live Performances & Music | DE BANDSHIRTS

17:00 – 21:00 On Friday 23 May, during Amsterdam Art Week 2025, Galerie de Schans, together with No Limits! Art Castle will host a duo programme around the project BAND SHIRTS, on view at both locations. The artist collective The Bandshirts celebrates their love of drawing and music with a group exhibition about fandom and

Artist Night: Live & Collective Mural by Santiago Pani

16:00 – 20:00 On Saturday 24 May from 16:00 to 20:00, NewHouse Gallery hosts a vibrant Artist Night featuring live art and collective expression. Throughout the evening, artists from Liminal Nature – Where Boundaries Dissolve will be present, offering a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and experience their work in an immersive setting. This event

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

DE BANDSHIRTS | Vera Boels, Cengiz Imamdi, Firouz Wildbarz & Wieger Windhorst

Galerie de Schans presents the exhibition of the artist collective De Bandshirts. It will open on Saturday 10 May at 17:00 and will also be part of Amsterdam Art Week 2025. During Art Week, Galerie de Schans, in collaboration with No Limits! Art Castle is hosting an event around this exhibition on Friday 23 May.

Drawing | Henri Jacobs, Marijn van Kreij, Emma Talbot, Derk Thijs, Toon Verhoef

On 22 May, during Amsterdam Art Week, Galerie Onrust will open a group exhibition featuring works of paper by Henri Jacobs, Marijn van Kreij, Emma Talbot, Derk Thijs, and Toon Verhoef. Join us for the Festive Gallery Night from 17:00 to 21:00. Henri Jacobs (b. Zandoerle, NL, 1960) combines detailed craftsmanship with an open and

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.

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

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

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

The moon wanted to be the sun, but it was too late to change | Arturo Kameya

GRIMM is pleased to present a solo exhibition of works by Arturo Kameya at the Amsterdam gallery, opening on Thursday 22 May during the Festive Gallery Night of Amsterdam Art Week 2025. Arturo Kameya’s work examines the narratives and myths that comprise different versions of socio-political history of Peru. Works in various media are often

ART SCIENCE dialogue Anthony Ngoya

As part of the public program for Foreign Land the VU ART SCIENCE gallery and 3D invite artists and researchers to explore the concept of migration. The 2nd ART SCIENCE dialogue for Foreign Land will focus on artist Anthony Ngoya and his artworks in the exhibition. Other guests include political scientist Marije Luitjens,  historian Wim Manuhutu

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

Resonances | Hiva Alizadeh & Sophie Ullrich

Enari Gallery is honoured to present the duo exhibition Resonances, featuring works by Hiva Alizadeh and Sophie Ullrich. This exhibition brings together two distinct artistic practices, both of which explore themes of identity, narrative, and abstraction. Luuk Hoogewerf, curator of the exhibition, shares his vision:“Resonances seeks to unravel the connections between both the artists and

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

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

Finissage: Exploring the Fields | Jacquie Maria Wessels

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

Taking Root Among the Stars

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

Open Studio | Nella Ngingo

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

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

One Meter Under | Inge Meijer & Stéphanie Saadé

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

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

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

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

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

<<REW – FDW >> | Group exhibition

Galerie Dudokdegroot looks back and forward with the work of Lex Ter Braak, Lisette de Greeuw, Vincent Uilenbroek, Sandra Kruisbrink, and Jasper de Beijer in the group exhibition <<REW – FDW>>. The exhibition is on view until 23 November.

JUMP IN2: Discover Affordable Art from Emerging Talents

JumpstArt invites you to JUMP IN2, a pop-up exhibition showcasing new, affordable works by emerging artists. This second edition offers art lovers and buyers an accessible, intimate experience. In partnership with Amsterdam Art, JumpstArt presents nine talents, carefully selected for their quality and originality, filling the Capital C exhibition space with inspiring work. The exhibition

Provocative and poetic: on the connecting power of art as ritual

Tegenboschvanvreden warmly invites you to the opening of a new group presentation, Provocative and Poetic, in the gallery on Saturday, 2 November, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We find ourselves in the midst of uncertain times: what we thought we knew is wavering, and the future feels elusive. At the same time, it seems as

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,

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

Opening: What the River Says – Remy Jungerman

We are thrilled to invite you this Saturday, September 28th, to the opening of What the River Says, the latest exhibition by Remy Jungerman, along with the launch of his new book, Tracing the Lines, at Galerie Ron Mandos. Event Program: Location:Galerie Ron Mandos, Prinsengracht 282, Amsterdam Tracing the Lines delves into the influence of Surinamese Maroon cultural

Artist in Residence | Noah Kim

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

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

Unbound | Afroditi Terzi

From September 6 to October 19, Afroditi Terzi will be exhibiting at Galerie Fons Welters. Afroditi Terzi (1991, Greece) lives and works in Amsterdam. She recently graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Her work sits at the intersection of textile techniques and painting. Terzi sews onto canvas in a manner reminiscent of automatic writing, with

ATMOSPHAERA | Claudy Jongstra

Galerie Fontana presents Atmosphaera by Claudy Jongstra from Friday, 6th September to Saturday, 26th October 2024. Like a composer who writes a piece of music, Claudy Jongstra composes with wool, which she uses to create new colourful compositions. Flowing like notes on a page, Atmosphaera, a solo exhibition from September 7th – October 26th, presents the artist’s

Heard it Through the Grapevine – Hemaseh Manawi Rad

We are thrilled to announce Hemaseh Manawi Rad’s debut solo exhibition, Heard it Through the Grapevine. This exhibition is a vibrant celebration of textile art and the transformative power of stories, inviting you to explore a lush, imaginative garden crafted from threads and tales.  Drawing inspiration from the intricate beauty of Persian tapestries, Hemaseh has

ZOMER | SUMMER

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

The Sound of Fabrics

By Cindy Bannani, Laura Dubourjal, Aurélien Lepetit, and Miguel Peñaranda Olmeda. Curator: Camille Velluet Part of the puntWG Open Call Series Opening: Saturday, June 29, 2024 — 14:00 to 18:00 Opening hours: Weekdays: RSVP at ldubourjal@hotmail.fr Weekends: 12:00 – 18:00 The Sound of Fabrics is a group exhibition centered on textiles as a medium. The participating artists

Layered Base – Layered Landscape

With the world of numbers and the 10 colors (derived from the Munsell color system) as a starting point, Annesas Appel (1978) creates new visual language. The specific shape of the numbers are the basic grid. It provides structure and gives the artist the freedom to build on; what happens if she overlaps them, what

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

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

On 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,

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

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

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

Opening: The One-Straw Revolution

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

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

Rainbow Soulclub Hosts #4

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

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

Rainbow Soulclub – Guided Tour

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

Johnny | Klaas Rommelaere

Madé van Krimpen proudly presents Johnny, Klaas Rommelaere’s second solo exhibition at the gallery. From 2020-2022, Rommelaere created an introspective textile world ‘Dark Uncles’ among which were giant dolls, directly referring to people from his immediate environment. Just like the tapestries, banners and pillars shown, the dolls are full of details embroidered in cross stitches.

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

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

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

Spatial Rotations | Antonio Jose Guzman/Iva Jankovic

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

People’s Forum Opening

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

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

To Move Slowly, Especially As a Result of Outside Forces

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

W139 hosts… week 6

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

Upstream Focus: anti_dog | Alicia Framis

In celebration of the exhibition Boijmans van Beuningen at Rijksmuseum (opening on Friday, September 29th), which showcases extraordinary works from the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen collection, ranging from Kusama to Monet, Pieter Bruegel to Cindy Sherman, and Bruce Nauman to Alicia Framis, Upstream Gallery presents another piece from Alicia Framis’ anti_dog series, coinciding with the pieces that will be on display

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

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),

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

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

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.

Book presentation | Mercedes Azpilicueta

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

Artist Talk | Sam Hersbach in conversation with Luuk Hoogewerf (Christie’s)

Join GoMulan Gallery on Sunday, June 4 from 4:00 pm for an artist talk with Sam Hersbach! In this artist talk, Sam Hersbach will discuss his work with Luuk Hoogewerf junior specialist Post-War and Contemporary Art at Christie’s Amsterdam. Sam Hersbach (1995), a graduate of Hogeschool van de Kunsten Utrecht in 2017 and Ateliers in

Love After Love

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