The new season of Amsterdam Art has officially begun!
What better way to celebrate than by exploring the city’s vibrant art scene at your own pace? With this DIY Art Tour, you can chart your own route this weekend, visiting a selection of carefully chosen galleries. This edition focuses on Amsterdam South.
DIY South Tour
Date: 18 January
Time: 12:00–17:00
Starting Point: VU Art Science Gallery, De Boelelaan 1111
First Stop: VU Art Science Gallery
Time: 12:00–17:00
Special curator tours: 13:00 and 16:00 (approx. 30 minutes)
Exhibition: Foreign Land | Susanne Khalil Yusef, Benjamin Li, Anthony Ngoya, Abul Hisham
This powerful exhibition explores the theme of migration through the eyes of four artists with personal ties to the subject. Foreign Land raises questions about identity, displacement, and cultural duality, fostering empathy in an increasingly divided world.
Second Stop: GoMulan Gallery
Time: 15:00–19:00 (official opening of the exhibition)
Location: Van Ostadestraat 43A
Exhibition: Spiel | Ulrike Rehm
Ulrike Rehm celebrates craftsmanship and tradition with a contemporary twist. From crocheted medals to podiums of honour, her work challenges conventions and reimagines the interplay of games, culture, and history.
Third Stop: De Appel
Time: 14:00–20:00
Location: Tolstraat 160
Exhibition: My Garden’s Boundaries Are the Horizon
This innovative exhibition transforms a collective publication into an immersive spatial experience. A blend of artworks, gestures, and sculptures invites visitors to explore the relationship between books, bodies, and collectivity.
Artists:
Arefeh Riahi, Martín La Roche Contreras, Kader Attia, and more
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Fourth Stop: Josilda da Conceição Gallery
Time: 13:00—18:00
Location: Pieter Aertszstraat 70
Exhibition: Squeeze me tighter
This duo exhibition developed through the collaborative technique of Cadavre Exquis. Through alternating text exchanges, their work weaves narratives from everyday life and visual explorations, offering a layered reflection on their artistic inquiries.
Artists:
Sanne van Balen & Aaron Harris
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Tour Extension: Lijnbaansgracht Galleries
For those seeking even more inspiration, the galleries along Lijnbaansgracht offer the perfect addition to your DIY tour:
Akinci | One Meter Under
Exploring memory, nature, and childhood through delicate willow installations and playful objects.
Artists: Inge Meijer, Stéphanie Saadé
Lumen Travo | Groups How
Four artists reflect on fresh beginnings and existential questions.
Artists: Atousa Bandeh, Rachid Ben Ali, Dianne Hagen, Milena Naef
M.Simons | Friar’s Lantern
A mystical realm inspired by fantasy and European folklore.
Artist: Kristoffer Zeiner
Bradwolff & Partners | Sammelsurium: A Collection
A rotating exhibition of private collections, including works by John Baldessari, Jan Schoonhoven, and more.
Ready to explore?
This DIY South Tour offers an inspiring journey through Amsterdam South’s dynamic art scene. Wherever you start or finish, every stop gives you a unique glimpse into the city’s creative heart.
Plan your route and begin your DIY art adventure today!
