Exhibitions in Amsterdam

Allard Pierson

Glass, made in antiquity

May 16, 2025 to Nov 1

Last weeks

This exhibition explores the ancient art of glassmaking, showcasing over 200 glass objects from the Allard Pierson's archaeology collection. It delves into the historical development of glass production, starting from its origins in 15th century BCE Egypt, where small vessels were crafted by winding threads of glass around a clay core. A significant advancement occurred in the 2nd century BCE with the introduction of cast and polished bowls, marking an early step towards mass production. Roman times saw glass become integral to daily life, used for storage, personal care, and decoration. The discovery of glassblowing around the mid-first century BCE revolutionized the craft, enabling the cre

Bert Frijns · Emmy van de Grift

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W139

The Nature of Remembering

Sep 4 to Nov 1

Last weeks

The Nature of Remembering is a group exhibition initiated by artist Lawil Karama, in collaboration with historian Megan Hoetger. It showcases multimedia research projects that critically examine normative memory politics and explore co-experimentation with environmental and non-human entities. The exhibition title has a dual meaning: it highlights the role of non-human actors in witnessing, participating in, and shaping historical time, while also challenging imposed and enforced notions of remembering and commemoration. A central theme is the practice of frictioning, which involves using technologies against their colonial origins and delving into the complex interconnections of lived exper

Lawil Karama · Aram Lee · Bart Seng Wen Long · Kaisa Saarinen · Komtouch Napattaloong · Laura Fong Prosper

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Cobra Museum of Modern Art · Museum Cobra

Andy Warhol, The Textiles

Apr 24 to Nov 8

Last weeks

This exhibition, Andy Warhol, The Textiles, showcases a lesser-known facet of the artist's work, presented for the first time in the Netherlands. Prior to his global fame as a Pop Art pioneer, Warhol designed playful and experimental fabrics for fashion and interiors in the 1950s. These textiles feature repetition, strong lines, and whimsical motifs such as ice cream sundaes, toffee apples, colorful buttons, sliced lemons, pretzels, and jumping clowns. The exhibition explores how imagery transforms when multiplied, worn, and integrated into daily life. It highlights a period of free experimentation for Warhol, investigating the interplay between art, fashion, and commerce. The display reveal

Andy Warhol

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Joods Museum · Portugese Synagoge

Snogeiros – Mensen van de Snoge

Jul 10 to Nov 8

Last weeks €20

This exhibition, 'Snogeiros – Mensen van de Snoge,' offers a glimpse into the vibrant, living community of the Portuguese Synagogue, affectionately known as the Snoge. Photographer Marte Visser was granted unique access to capture the daily lives, stories, and traditions of the people who form this community today. The exhibition marks the 350th anniversary of the Portuguese Synagogue and aims to open up the community to visitors. Through Visser's lens, viewers will encounter the faces and traditions that define the congregation. The photographs highlight moments of closeness, ritual, and connection, with light playing a crucial role in the visual narrative. Visser's work is characterized by

Marte Visser

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H'ART Museum

The Land of Chocolate Sprinkles. Building a new world together

May 22 to Nov 8

Last weeks €12.50

The Land of Chocolate Sprinkles. Building a new world together is an exhibition by the Congolese art collective CATPC, making its debut at H'ART Museum. The exhibition delves into the complex and often exploitative realities behind everyday products like chocolate. It highlights how cacao, sugar, and palm oil are frequently produced on plantations where both people and nature suffer significant consequences. The artists of CATPC use their art as a tool for change, with the proceeds from their work being used to buy back exhausted plantation land. This land is then reforested to create food forests, thereby enhancing food security, promoting biodiversity, and aiding in the restoration of the

CATPC

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Cobra Museum of Modern Art · Museum Cobra

Wilde rokken. Cobra-kunst als textiel

Apr 24 to Nov 8

Last weeks €16

This exhibition, 'Wilde rokken. Cobra-kunst als textiel' (Wild Skirts. Cobra Art as Textile), explores the intersection of Cobra art and textile design. It showcases textiles designed by members of the Cobra movement and produced by Dutch textile printing companies in the post-World War II era. Manufacturers commissioned artists to translate their avant-garde paintings into repeatable patterns for clothing and interior textiles, presenting these collaborations as examples of innovative printing and textile techniques. The exhibition features fabrics by Dutch artists Constant, Corneille, Anton Rooskens, and Karel Appel, as well as Belgian artist Anne Bonnet. Initially, these designs provoked

Constant · Corneille · Karel Appel · Anton Rooskens · Anne Bonnet

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Rijksmuseum · 20th-century galleries

20th-century galleries

New spotlight displays in the 20th-century galleries

Until Nov 9

Last weeks

This exhibition presents new spotlight displays in the 20th-century galleries, changing every six months. The current edition focuses on several key areas: the drawings of Madelon Vriesendorp, the artistic circle around Charley Toorop, and the significant influence of photography on 20th-century advertising. Madelon Vriesendorp, an artist and architect and co-founder of OMA, is known for her drawings since the 1970s, with recent acquisitions featured. Her early work was inspired by New York City's energy and structure, notably the Statue of Liberty. The display also explores the artistic legacy of Charley Toorop, a prominent painter whose influence extended to the next generation of artists,

Madelon Vriesendorp · Charley Toorop · Bep Rietveld · Edgar Fernhout · John Fernhout · Eva Besnyö

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Framer Framed · Stadsloket Oost

Bonds Per Stitch

Oct 7 to Nov 13

Free Last weeks

Framer Framed presents Bonds Per Stitch, a participatory textile project by artist Rucha Kulkarni, on display from October 7 to November 13, 2026. Initiated in Amsterdam, the project engages with women whose lives have been profoundly influenced by migration. It delves into the concept of home as a dynamic and emotional state, shaped by memory, relationships, loss, adaptation, and the sense of belonging. The exhibition is rooted in the traditional Indian practice of Godhari quilting, a method that emphasizes reuse and collective creation. This practice serves as a framework for exploring themes of migration, memory, and belonging. Participants engaged in 'quilt talks' with Kulkarni, fosterin

Rucha Kulkarni

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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam · Foam

Keerthana Kunnath - Not What You Saw

Sep 18 to Nov 27

Foam 3h presents the first museum exhibition of photographer Keerthana Kunnath, showcasing her debut series 'Not What You Saw'. The exhibition features Kunnath's photographs of female bodybuilders in Kerala, South India. These images capture women displaying their physical strength against the vibrant backdrops of Kerala's landscapes. The work uniquely combines the power of the sport with a tenderness not typically associated with it. Kunnath's photography aims to initiate conversations about gender, sexuality, and mental health, subjects often not openly discussed in India. The project began organically after Kunnath met several female bodybuilders, and she spent extensive time understandin

Keerthana Kunnath

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Rijksmuseum · Rijksmuseum print cabinets

In the Rijksmuseum print cabinets

Until Nov 29

€25

This exhibition showcases rotating selections from the Rijksmuseum's extensive print and drawing collection, which numbers over 750,000 items. Due to the fragility of the materials, the displays are changed every six months to present new narratives. The current presentation delves into various themes, including Roman street art from the 16th century, social satire in the 17th century, and Japanese fairy tales from the 19th century. A special focus is placed on the Van Eeghen Drawing Book, a recently acquired, unique 17th-century treasure. The exhibition explores the work of Polidoro da Caravaggio, a prominent artist of the 1520s in Rome, whose monochrome sgraffiti on palace facades, though

Polidoro da Caravaggio · Rombout Uylenburgh · Giuseppe Mitelli · Francisco de Goya

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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam · MAQAM and Mercatorplein

Foam x Middle East Archive

Oct 1 to Dec 20

This exhibition presents two distinct yet connected photographic projects by Middle East Archive and Foam, exploring visual narratives from the Middle East and North Africa. The first exhibition, 'Al Nisa / النساء', is a group show at MAQAM, based on a book by curator Romaisa Baddar. It features photographs of women from across the MENA region, giving them a voice to tell their own stories and navigate the complexities of expectation and reality. The exterior of the MAQAM building is adorned with large-scale images, integrating the exhibition into the local neighborhood. A portion of the works is also viewable during other events at MAQAM. The second exhibition is a solo presentation at Merc

Yomna El Beyaly · Romaisa Baddar · Khalid Raji · Yasser Alawan · Ed Kashi · Rania Matar

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Allard Pierson · The Site

De Vindplaats

Jun 5 to Jan 3, 2027

De Vindplaats, meaning 'The Site', is a new space dedicated to archaeology in Amsterdam, offering a permanent display that brings the field to life. It showcases a collection of archaeological finds, including sherds, bones, and utensils, which are everyday objects from the past. The exhibition explores what these material remains tell us about ourselves and how we perceive them. Archaeologists, curators, students, and the public collaborate to create narratives connecting the past and present. Objects from the Allard Pierson and the City of Amsterdam are presented together, linking different time periods and global locations. The display is inspired by themes such as makers, children, and b

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Nxt Museum

Pioneers of Media Art

The First Years of MonteVideo

Jun 12 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition explores how artists have pushed the boundaries of audiovisual storytelling through new technologies and artistic forms. It delves into the early years of MonteVideo, the first gallery dedicated to video art in the Netherlands, showcasing experiments with emerging technologies from the 1970s onwards. Visitors will discover how artists challenged painting conventions with electronic images and embraced the creative potential of portable video cameras. The exhibition features pioneering works by artists such as Livinus and Jeep van de Bundt, Nam June Paik, Nan Hoover, SERVAAS, Tom Klinkowstein, and Trevor Batten. These historical pieces are presented alongside works by contempo

Livinus and Jeep van de Bundt · Nam June Paik · Nan Hoover · SERVAAS · Tom Klinkowstein · Trevor Batten

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Adam Pendleton — Some Wild Kind of Language

Oct 10 to Jan 17, 2027

€22.50

This exhibition, Adam Pendleton’s first museum presentation in the Netherlands, features ten paintings and eight large-scale drawings. It showcases Pendleton's ongoing exploration of abstract forms and marks a significant moment in his artistic career, with many new works making their debut. The exhibition, titled Some Wild Kind of Language, is installed within the central spaces of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam's historic building. Pendleton actively incorporates the museum's architecture and existing collection as integral parts of the exhibition. He specifically engages with the iconic staircase of the 1895 building, a space historically significant for its transformation into an early "

Adam Pendleton

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Rijksmuseum · Photography Gallery

Document Netherlands: New Energy

Oct 9 to Jan 17, 2027

€25

Document Netherlands: New Energy is an exhibition by photographer and filmmaker Kadir van Lohuizen, focusing on the energy transition around the North Sea. The exhibition showcases the rapid changes occurring due to the increasing demand for energy, largely unseen by the public. Van Lohuizen gained exclusive access to offshore wind farms, hydrogen plants, CO₂ storage facilities, and data centers. He documented the construction of wind farms and the installation of power cables at sea. The photographs offer a panoramic view of a world that sustains daily life but remains largely hidden. This exhibition is part of the Document Netherlands series, an annual photography commission by the Rijksmu

Kadir van Lohuizen

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Framer Framed

Life After Love – In Search of the Militant Image

Oct 30 to Jan 17, 2027

Free

Life After Love: In Search of the Militant Image is an exhibition at Framer Framed that explores the evolution of visual language in global uprisings over the last decade. It investigates how the forms of political struggle have influenced image-making, contrasting the militant image of the twentieth century with contemporary digital and decentralized political organizing. The exhibition examines the historical category of the militant image, which was once tied to mass politics and revolutionary cinema. It highlights how current uprisings utilize images that circulate rapidly through digital platforms, social media, and encrypted networks. These images often originate from within events, se

Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme · Haig Aivazian · Isshaq Albarbary · Hannah Black · Nolan Oswald Dennis · Chaw Ei Thein

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Rijksmuseum · Gallery of Honour

Willem de Kooning at work

Oct 9 to Jan 17, 2027

€25

Willem de Kooning, a pivotal artist of the 20th century, returns to the Netherlands through a major retrospective of his work at the Rijksmuseum. Born in Rotterdam, de Kooning left for New York a century ago and became a leading figure of the New York School. This exhibition focuses on his drawings, which were not mere studies but a fundamental method of exploration and self-discovery for him. The show features over 120 pieces, illustrating the evolution of his drawing practice over 65 years, from early student sketches to rapid charcoal works. These drawings reveal his process of sketching, correcting, repeating, and surprising himself, a method integral to all his artistic output. Compleme

Willem de Kooning

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Yayoi Kusama

Sep 11 to Jan 17, 2027

€22.50

This exhibition presents a major retrospective of Yayoi Kusama, a highly influential and pioneering artist of the 20th and 21st centuries. It spans over seven decades of her groundbreaking work, showcasing a diverse range of artistic media including painting, sculpture, installations, drawing, fashion, collages, and happenings. The exhibition serves as a posthumous tribute to the artist's life and work. Kusama is internationally recognized for her exploration of themes such as infinity, self-obliteration, and repetition. Her signature use of polka dots, mirror rooms, and immersive installations are emblematic of her unique artistic vision. The works invite viewers into dynamic environments t

Yayoi Kusama

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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam · Foam

Hailun Ma

Hometown

Sep 18 to Jan 20, 2027

This exhibition showcases the work of Hailun Ma, a prominent emerging photographer from China. It features recent series focusing on family, youth, and daily style in Xinjiang, exploring how individuals present themselves and how culture is expressed through fashion and personal style. Ma's images move between staged and spontaneous moments, revealing the nuances of everyday life. Her vibrant portraits bring global attention to style subcultures within ethnic minority and multicultural communities in contemporary China, connecting local identity with global fashion trends. The exhibition highlights Ma's ability to let her images communicate profound observations about society and culture. He

Hailun Ma

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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam · Foam

Myriam Boulos

A Collective Diary: Sexual Fantasies

Oct 23 to Jan 20, 2027

Foam presents the first museum solo exhibition of Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos, recipient of the 19th Foam Paul Huf Award. The exhibition unfolds as a collective diary, featuring photographs, intimate observations, personal notes, and the voices of people the artist encounters. Boulos focuses on the series 'Sexual Fantasies', offering a glimpse into her inner world and the intimate lives of those around her. Her work explores sexuality, desire, and fantasy. It reflects on how bodies and land are shaped by systems of power and oppression. Intimacy becomes a space of resistance in Boulos's work. It is a way of reclaiming the image and redirecting repressive gazes toward the strength of

Myriam Boulos

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Allard Pierson · Cabinet of Stories

Verhalenkabinet: Change the world, not us

Cabinet of Stories

Jul 7 to Jan 24, 2027

The Verhalenkabinet exhibition, titled 'Change the world, not us,' is presented at the Allard Pierson museum. This exhibition is part of a series where curators highlight hidden gems from the collections. Each featured object is accompanied by a blog post and a video conversation with an expert, exploring what past objects can reveal about contemporary issues. This particular exhibition coincides with World Pride and focuses on the rights and experiences of LGBTIQ+ people globally. It acknowledges that Pride is both a celebration and a protest, highlighting ongoing struggles for acceptance and rights in many countries, including the Netherlands where non-binary individuals face significant d

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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam · Foam

Nadav Kander - The edge of things

Sep 18 to Jan 31, 2027

Foam presents 'The edge of things', a major solo exhibition by the internationally renowned artist Nadav Kander. Over more than three decades, Kander has created some of the most celebrated images in contemporary photography. His work is characterized by a deep concern with the fragility of human existence, the passage of time, and the quiet intensity of everyday life. The exhibition traces the threads that connect his diverse body of work. Kander's photographs, from award-winning series on the banks of China's Yangtze River to the shores of the River Thames and Chernobyl, are known for evoking emotion and a sense of timelessness. Rather than mere documentation, his work explores a shared hu

Nadav Kander

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Huis Marseille

Adolphe de Meyer - The Substance of a Venetian Dream

Oct 24 to Feb 7, 2027

Huis Marseille presents a premiere exhibition of Adolphe de Meyer’s rediscovered photographs of Venice, titled 'The Substance of a Venetian Dream'. This is the first European museum exhibition dedicated to the photographer Adolphe de Meyer (1868–1946). The exhibition showcases a collection of 75 photographs, discovered in 2019, documenting his life and work in Venice. This collection is displayed in its entirety for the first time, offering a unique insight into his personal and artistic world. De Meyer was a pioneer of fashion photography, elevating it to artistic heights for publications like Vogue and Vanity Fair. He was also an interior decorator, designer, art collector, journalist, and

Adolphe de Meyer

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Huis Marseille

Andrzej Steinbach - Hier

Oct 24 to Feb 7, 2027

The exhibition 'Hier' (Here) at Huis Marseille introduces the Netherlands to the work of Polish photographer Andrzej Steinbach. Steinbach is known for his meticulously planned compositions and austere settings, developing a distinct visual language early in his career. The exhibition title, 'Hier', serves as an invitation to engage with his works, which function as gestures of showing. Through their austerity, the photographs isolate patterns, whether in small details or larger social structures, creating a space to contemplate the mechanisms of looking. Steinbach frames seeing itself as an aesthetic problem, giving it a tangible form that can be admired and considered. He constructs his ima

Andrzej Steinbach

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Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam

Hella de Jonge – Closer to Their Souls

Sep 18 to Feb 7, 2027

The Dutch Resistance Museum presents 'Hella de Jonge – Closer to Their Souls,' an exhibition featuring paintings by Dutch artist Hella de Jonge. This exhibition, running from September 18, 2026, to February 7, 2027, explores the profound connection between personal history and collective memory. De Jonge's art delves into the lasting impacts of war and family history, giving voice to the silenced and absent. Her work is characterized by its intimate yet universal appeal, aiming to connect and comfort viewers. Hella de Jonge, born in 1949, displayed creativity from a young age, exploring dance, violin, and art studies at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Initially facing harsh criticism for her e

Hella de Jonge

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Huis Marseille

Maya Inès Touam

Belongings

Oct 24 to Feb 7, 2027

Huis Marseille presents 'Belongings' (Ce qui nous appartient), the first solo museum exhibition in the Netherlands by French-Algerian artist Maya Inès Touam. The exhibition showcases Touam's visually striking tableaus, where elements from diverse times, cultures, art movements, and religions are meticulously combined. Her compositions delve into contemporary themes that are personally significant to the artist, allowing ancient myths and masterpieces to resonate in the present day. Touam, who grew up in Paris and felt a strong connection to Algeria, resists artificial polarities between European and North African cultures. She interweaves stories, visual languages, and objects from different

Maya Inès Touam

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H'ART Museum

Chez Matisse – Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou

Oct 3 to Feb 14, 2027

€29.50

This exhibition at H'ART Museum celebrates Henri Matisse, a pivotal figure in modern art renowned for his vibrant color palettes and innovative paper cut-outs. Matisse dedicated his career to achieving a perfect synthesis of simplicity, form, and expressive power. The exhibition, a collaboration with Centre Pompidou, features over eighty works. Visitors will explore a comprehensive selection of Matisse's art, alongside pieces by his contemporaries and later artists influenced by his enduring legacy. Among these are works by Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Pablo Picasso. The exhibition highlights Matisse's profound impact on the art world, showcasing his revolutionary approach to painting. I

Henri Matisse

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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Play!

Pop-up: Play!

Oct 12 to Feb 28, 2027

This pop-up exhibition, titled 'Play!', invites visitors to engage directly with games and explore their cultural significance. It showcases a diverse range of games, from ancient artifacts like the King's Game of Ur to modern digital classics such as Tetris and Mario. The exhibition delves into the history and evolution of games, illustrating how they travel across cultures through trade, migration, and colonization. Visitors will discover how games like chess and Mahjong spread globally, adapting their rules and names along the way. The display highlights the ancient origins of board games, featuring the Royal Game of Ur, dating back to 2600 BC, and explores the surprising histories of fam

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Het Scheepvaartmuseum · space overlooking the replica next to the museum

Vincent Ruijters - Crimson Gilt

Until Mar 21, 2027

The art installation Crimson Gilt, created by visual artist Vincent Ruijters, is currently on display. Ruijters draws on his personal connections to the Netherlands, Indonesia, and Japan to explore different perspectives on the history of the VOC. The installation is based on a replica of the East Indiaman Amsterdam. Visitors can walk through the illusion of the ship, which is constructed from over a thousand knitted strips in gold and crimson. The gold symbolizes prosperity and trade, while the red represents colonialism and exploitation. These colors together highlight the tension and complexity of a shared yet unequal history. Through this work, Vincent Ruijters questions various viewpoin

Vincent Ruijters

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Rijksmuseum · Special Collections

WORN

Treasured clothing

Mar 27 to Mar 21, 2027

€25

This exhibition, titled WORN, focuses on treasured clothing and presents 24 garments that have been worn, altered, and reused. These items, dating from 1640 to 1930, showcase signs of wear, repair, and craftsmanship, telling the stories of their use and the generations that cherished them. Visitors can observe details like mending, soft wear, and even sweat, revealing how these garments led a life of their own. The presentation highlights the deep connection between people and their clothing, emphasizing how pieces were repaired and passed down. The exhibition is part of a yearly display of objects from the Rijksmuseum's extensive costume collection. The design for this specific presentation

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Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Atlantic Window IV: Sedrig Verwoert

Until Apr 4, 2027

This exhibition, Atlantic Window IV: Sedrig Verwoert – Strange Fruit 2.0, delves into the work of choreographer Sedrig Verwoert, focusing on his exploration of dance within the diaspora. It presents a personal journey to Suriname and Curaçao, documented through a travelogue. The exhibition also features the dance film Strange Fruit 2.0, created by Verwoert. He incorporates his own experiences, examining dance forms like Winti and Tambú. These dance styles are deeply rooted in the history of colonial oppression and slavery. Verwoert highlights how stories, memories, and cultural knowledge are preserved and transmitted through the body, not just in archives. This exhibition is part of a series

Sedrig Verwoert

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Nieuwe Kerk · De Nieuwe Kerk

Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City

Jul 9 to Apr 4, 2027

€25

This major exhibition, titled Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City, is being launched by De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam as part of the WorldPride 2026 event. It delves into the unique and tumultuous history of Amsterdam’s LGBTQIA+ community. The narrative explores a story of love, exclusion, courage, struggle, and freedom. This history is told within a place that was once a stage for religious doctrine and rejection. The exhibition takes place on the occasion of World Pride Amsterdam 2026. It has been realized in collaboration with numerous organizations, museums, and experts. IHLIA LGBTI Heritage is the primary lender and partner for this exhibit. The Amsterdam queer communities have made an indispensa

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Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Stephan Vanfleteren - Transcripts of a Sea

Oct 10 to Apr 4, 2027

This exhibition features the work of photographer Stephan Vanfleteren, focusing on his five-year exploration of the sea. Vanfleteren exhibits a profound fascination and longing for the ocean, capturing its diverse forms and lighting conditions. The collection showcases images of coastlines from northern France to the southern Netherlands, highlighting the unpredictable nature of waves and swells. Visitors will encounter surprising photographs that reveal the sea's varied appearances, ranging from calm surfaces and misty scenes to stormy and deceptively tranquil waters. Vanfleteren describes his work as a quest into the depths of the sea's surface and a small still life of a vast, living enti

Stephan Vanfleteren

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Allard Pierson · Allard Pierson Theatre Collection

The Art of Transformation

Jul 4 to Apr 11, 2027

This exhibition delves into the transformative power of performance, exploring how roles, masks, costumes, and sets can shape, enhance, or conceal identities. The Allard Pierson Theatre Collection provides a rich source of materials, including costumes, photographs, audio recordings, and set designs. The exhibition is structured around three key themes: crossdressing, the Slingelandt theatre, and the life of revue performer Louisette. These historical narratives serve as inspiration for contemporary artists. Photographer Diana Blok presents a film series featuring actors embodying their dream roles of the opposite sex. Artist Arne Hendriks investigates the profound meaning behind the set cha

Diana Blok · Arne Hendriks · Danny van Zuijlen

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam · main corridor surrounding the historic staircase

Post/No/Bills #7

Kexin Hao — Anatomy of Obstruction

Aug 20 to Apr 30, 2027

€22.50

This exhibition, Post/No/Bills #7, features the artist Kexin Hao and is titled Anatomy of Obstruction. Hao transforms the corridor around the Stedelijk Museum's historic staircase into a representation of an institutional body. The Post/No/Bills series is dedicated to showcasing new forms of graphic design in this specific location. Hao's work explores the parallels between organizations and organisms, and how institutions and bodies function. She begins with hand-drawn anatomical diagrams, which are then scaled up to fill the niches of the corridor. The sequence of works begins with 'Rebuttal from Within,' presented as an anus, leaving its function as a front or back door ambiguous. 'Air Af

Kexin Hao

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Joods Museum · Nationaal Holocaustmuseum

Vertel verder... in gesprek met Holocaustgetuigen

Nov 14, 2025 to Jun 6, 2027

€20

This exhibition at the National Holocaust Museum, in collaboration with the USC Shoah Foundation, introduces visitors to twelve Holocaust survivors from various European countries. Their personal stories highlight the distinct nature of the Holocaust's history in the Netherlands compared to the rest of Europe. A unique aspect of the exhibition is the opportunity to engage in a 'conversation' with two of these survivors through interactive technology. This marks the first time visitors can ask questions to Holocaust survivors in the Netherlands using such advanced technology. The exhibition aims to convey the history of the persecution of Jews in the Netherlands. The stories, told on video by

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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Disco

DISCO Exhibition: More Than Just Beats and Glitter

Oct 10 to Aug 22, 2027

This exhibition is a vibrant tribute to the disco movement, celebrating its cultural significance beyond music and nightlife. Originating in Black, Latino, and queer underground clubs, disco emerged in the 1970s as a powerful force for freedom, inclusivity, and self-expression. Visitors will journey through hundreds of disco tracks, videos, artworks, fashion pieces, and design objects, experiencing disco's unifying power firsthand. The exhibition highlights how disco was intertwined with major social and cultural transformations, playing a crucial role in the emancipation of African American and Latin American communities, women, and queer and trans people. Clubs served as vital spaces for v

Andy Warhol · Keith Haring · Kwame Brathwaite · Michael Abramson · Meryl Meisler · Faith Ringgold

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Cobra Museum of Modern Art · Museum Cobra

Cobra: More than Human

May 23 to May 22, 2028

Cobra: More than Human re-examines the Cobra art movement, presenting it not just as a historical phenomenon but as a starting point for contemporary questions about freedom, technology, nature, and other life forms. The exhibition features a completely new display design and conceptual approach to the museum's collection. It aims to connect historical Cobra works with new perspectives and contemporary artistic interventions, creating a dynamic and evolving presentation. The collection is treated as a living environment rather than a closed art-historical narrative. The exhibition includes works by artists like Kasper Akhøj, Tamar Guimarães, and Mikhail Karikis, alongside historical Cobra pi

Kasper Akhøj · Tamar Guimarães · Mikhail Karikis · Constant · Ernest Mancoba · Sonja Ferlov Mancoba

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Joods Museum

Abracadabra

Geheimen van Houdini tot Hans Klok

From Sep 25

€20

Abracadabra invites visitors into a world of wonder, astonishment, and surprise, focusing on the 'Golden Age of Magic' around 1900. This era saw magicians transition from street performers to theatrical superstars, with Jewish illusionists playing a pivotal role. The exhibition highlights iconic figures such as Harry Houdini, Horace Goldin, Alexander and Adelaide Herrmann, and the Dutch-Jewish Bamberg family, represented by Okito, who were active for six generations. Visitors will explore the secrets behind vanishing, escaping, levitation, and dangerous illusions. The exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at these tricks and encourages hands-on participation, with Dutch illusionist Hans

Harry Houdini · Horace Goldin · Alexander Herrmann · Adelaide Herrmann · Okito · Hans Klok

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Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Charting the Sea

From Jun 20

Charting the Sea is an exhibition exploring the history and development of sea charts. It delves into the crucial role these maps play in maritime navigation, trade, warfare, and colonial expansion. The exhibition highlights how sea charts provide essential information such as water depths, buoy positions, compass directions, coastlines, and lighthouses, guiding sailors across vast oceans. Visitors will discover the origins of these vital documents, which began to be printed from the late 15th century, consolidating critical navigational data. The exhibition specifically traces the evolution of Dutch nautical charts, posing the question of why the sea is mapped. It features a range of histor

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Museum Het Schip · Museum Café of Museum Het Schip

Exhibition Max Schulze: Antikamer

From Jul 21

The exhibition 'Antikamer' by Max Schulze explores the artist's personal and challenging journey to find a new home. He confronts the harsh realities of exorbitant rental prices, stringent income requirements, exploitative landlords, and lengthy waiting lists. The exhibition showcases his artistic response to these difficulties through fragmented depictions of city walks, imaginative interior sketches, and conceptual frameworks for what a home could represent. Schulze's work navigates the delicate balance between hope and despair, the deep-seated desire for shelter, and the persistent feeling of not being able to truly settle. His artistic approach oscillates between introspection and keen o

Max Schulze

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Museum Het Schip · Museum De Dageraad

Margaret Kropholler in Museum De Dageraad

Pioneer, craftswoman, and source of inspiration

From Nov 21, 2025

Museum De Dageraad is hosting a temporary exhibition dedicated to Margaret Kropholler, a pioneering Amsterdam School architect and designer. Kropholler holds the distinction of being the first independently practicing female architect in the Netherlands, navigating a male-dominated field with remarkable success. Her early training at the Drawing and Crafts School in Amsterdam honed her keen eye for ornament and detail, a characteristic that would define her later work. Initially, she worked within the expressive Amsterdam School style, but she later evolved towards the more streamlined and functional aesthetic of the Nieuwe Zakelijkheid (New Objectivity). This evolution is exemplified by her

Margaret Kropholler

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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Raad van de Raaf

Join in to help the Earth

From Oct 10

The 'Raad van de Raaf' (Council of the Raven) exhibition invites children to join a global club dedicated to helping the Earth. Visitors will be introduced to Dutch Raymi and Greenlandic Ivalu, who are part of this initiative. The exhibition aims to connect children in the Netherlands with this cause, starting in the Greenlandic world where the concept originated. Through interactive elements, visitors can step into the lives of characters like hunter Lars, artist Bolatta, and teenager Kuluk, learning how they care for the planet. Activities include testing balance in a kayak, riding a dog sledge, and brainstorming ideas for a better world. This children's exhibition is suitable for ages 6 a

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Museum Het Schip

Bright New World. Imagination takes power

Nov 6 to Aug 1, 2027

Museum Het Schip presents the exhibition 'Bright New World. Imagination Takes Power'. This exhibition explores utopian ideas from the interwar period and the present day. It delves into the darker side of utopia, known as dystopia. The exhibition showcases works by artists from the Amsterdam School alongside those of contemporary artists. It opens up a dreamlike world where themes like nature, technology, religion, and spirituality are examined in unexpected ways. The exhibition offers a fresh perspective on current challenges. Visitors will encounter a wide range of drawings, films, paintings, and sculptures. These works illustrate the exploration of utopian concepts. The exhibition contras

Amsterdam School artists · contemporary artists

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

The Best Dutch Book Designs 2025

Nov 7 to Jan 10, 2027

€22.50

This exhibition showcases the finest examples of Dutch book design from the past year. The Netherlands has a long-standing reputation for excellence in graphic design, particularly in innovative approaches to typography, printing, and binding. The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, in collaboration with the Stichting De Best Verzorgde Boeken, presents this annual selection. Publishers submit their most recent publications for consideration by two distinct juries. A professional jury, comprising specialists in book design, printing, and publishing, meticulously evaluates the submissions. Concurrently, a student jury from prominent Dutch graphic design programs also selects their favorites. In the mo

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Oude Kerk

Mire Lee

Nov 13 to Mar 7, 2027

This autumn, the Oude Kerk presents a new site-specific installation by South Korean artist Mire Lee. The exhibition features a new series of works that bring movement to the static space of the centuries-old Oude Kerk. Lee uses materials such as silicone, steel, motors, and liquids to create moving, almost living structures. What appears fixed and unchanging is revealed to be fragile and in constant flux. Her work evokes associations with the human body, technology, and the fragile boundary between life and death. Lee’s installations are both sensual and unsettling. Mire Lee (born 1988 in South Korea) is known for her raw, organic sculptures and installations that explore themes of desire,

Mire Lee

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W139

Heaving Room

Nov 20 to Feb 7, 2027

Heaving Room is a group exhibition initiated by Rustan Söderling that delves into improvised forms of connection and attachment within a society experiencing the unraveling of shared structures. The exhibition features works by Jame T. Findlay, Michelle Chang Qin, Rosa Klerkx, Bin Koh, John Smith, Rustan Söderling, Dan Walwin, and Andoni Zamora Txakartegi. It explores how individuals create makeshift systems to find coherence and connection amidst growing uncertainty. The exhibition showcases time-based works, provisional environments, and DIY logistics. Visitors will encounter idiosyncratic cataloging, personal rituals, accidental communities, and coping mechanisms as ways to navigate uneas

Rustan Söderling · Andoni Zamora Txakartegi · Bin Koh · Dan Walwin · Jame T. Findlay · John Smith

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Cobra Museum of Modern Art

Mette Sterre. The Manufacturing of Spirits and Other Mechanical Wonders

Nov 21 to Apr 4, 2027

Museum Cobra presents a solo exhibition by Mette Sterre, titled 'The Manufacturing of Spirits and Other Mechanical Wonders'. Sterre's work uniquely blends performance, sculpture, body masks, robotics, and installation art. Her sculptures often possess a bodily quality, while her performances emerge from objects, costumes, and prosthetic extensions of the body. Organic and artificial forms fluidly merge, with machines adopting human characteristics and bodies transforming into strange, sometimes grotesque beings. Through this, Sterre explores the boundaries between the body and the object, and how technology and our environment shape bodily movement and behavior. For this exhibition, Sterre c

Mette Sterre

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Cobra Museum of Modern Art

Pat Oleszko: Fool Disclosure

Nov 21 to Apr 4, 2027

This exhibition presents "Fool Disclosure," the first solo exhibition in Europe of American artist and performer Pat Oleszko. The presentation brings together sculpture, performance, costume, film, and political commentary in an exuberant world where humor and imagination undermine all forms of authority. Pat Oleszko is among the most idiosyncratic, feminist voices in international performance art. For over fifty years, Oleszko has used her body and public space as artistic material. From her early performances, she developed extravagant costumes and monumental inflatable sculptures that literally seek out the street, the stage, and the public. Central to "Fool Disclosure" are her spectacula

Pat Oleszko

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Common Practice

Collaborations in Art and Design

Nov 28 to Apr 4, 2027

€22.50

This exhibition, 'Common Practice – Collaborations in Art and Design,' explores the generation of new artistic forms, visual languages, and methodologies through collective work. It investigates how collaborative practices create new relationships between makers and non-makers, and how these methods reshape the arts. The exhibition showcases a variety of forms, including artworks, social design, manifestos, printed matter, archival work, and workshops. It delves into collective working methods, outlooks, and attitudes that challenge and redefine the art world. The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is particularly interested in how institutions can represent practices that often critique or distance

bring your own book (BYOB) · Augustinas Milkus · Susu Lee · Jordi de Vetten · Family Connection · Glenda Martinus

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Het Scheepvaartmuseum

The Solebay Tapestries

From Dec 12

Het Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam has acquired two rare, royally commissioned tapestries designed by Willem van de Velde the Elder. These significant works highlight the shared Anglo-Dutch heritage and represent the largest acquisition in the museum's history. Willem van de Velde the Elder, a renowned Dutch maritime artist of the seventeenth century, was invited to England by King Charles II. There, he created designs for imposing tapestries produced at the Mortlake Tapestry Works. The tapestries showcase the skill and versatile talent of Van de Velde the Elder. They are an important addition to the museum's collection of sketches, drawings, pen-paintings, and paintings by both Willem van d

Willem van de Velde the Elder

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Rijksmuseum

Drawing!

Feb 12, 2027 to May 23, 2027

€25

This exhibition, titled "Drawing!", explores a pivotal moment around 1600 when the art of drawing underwent a significant transformation in the Northern Netherlands. A collective of artist friends, including Hendrick Goltzius, Jacques de Gheyn II, and Abraham Bloemaert, were united by a shared passion for innovation. Their collaborative efforts propelled the art of drawing to new and extraordinary levels of achievement. These artists fearlessly experimented with a wide array of materials, diverse techniques, and varied subjects, consistently challenging established artistic boundaries. The exhibition presents a comprehensive overview of this revolutionary period in drawing. It features over

Hendrick Goltzius · Jacques de Gheyn II · Abraham Bloemaert

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Luc Tuymans — Silent Music

Mar 6, 2027 to Jul 11, 2027

€22.50

The exhibition 'Silent Music' delves into the hidden forces present in the work of artist Luc Tuymans. It explores subjects such as the evil of war, visual memories of colonialism, and the concept of the uncanny, which often appear veiled in Tuymans’ characteristic palette and painting style. His method of creating 'images of images' further contributes to this veiled quality. The exhibition's title, 'Silent Music,' functions as an enigmatic paradox and is directly derived from a painting by Tuymans in the Stedelijk's collection. Featuring nearly sixty paintings, 'Silent Music' offers a concentrated overview within the architectural heart of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Tuymans’ painting

Luc Tuymans

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

ABN AMRO ART AWARD 2026

HEND SAMIR

Mar 19, 2027 to Jun 20, 2027

€22.50

Hend Samir, winner of the fourteenth ABN AMRO Art Award, presents her exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. The jury recognized Samir as a painter 'pur sang' with a virtuosic technique. Her paintings are described as enigmatic and in constant motion, telling stories that explore universal themes. These include trauma, sexuality, family relationships, and forms of cohabitation. The works are characterized by swirling, multi-layered brushstrokes, often painted wet-on-wet. Everyday scenes and diverse figures emerge and recede within the canvases. The exhibition showcases Samir's ability to create fluid and dynamic compositions. Visitors will encounter paintings that invite contemplation

Hend Samir

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Ibrahim Mahama — ZILIJAFA

Mar 27, 2027 to Aug 1, 2027

€22.50

Ibrahim Mahama's exhibition 'ZILIJAFA' explores themes of labor, extraction, and exploitation, questioning the physical, material, and collective burden of history. The exhibition features a specially created installation, supplemented by photographs, sketches, and videos. This marks Mahama's first major solo museum exhibition in the Netherlands, adapted and expanded for the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. The works draw on the material legacy of colonialism, post-colonialism, and industrialization in Ghana. A central piece is an installation with a large locomotive resting on hundreds of headpans, reflecting Mahama's research into the history of the Ghanaian railway network, established during

Ibrahim Mahama

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