30 may 2023, Flor Linckens
Your guide to Amsterdam Art Week: 20+ must-see events
From 31 May until 4 June 2023, it's time for Amsterdam Art Week once again. The Dutch capital will highlight its contemporary art scene in a broad sense: from galleries and museums to residency programs, project spaces, artist talks and studio visits. The participating galleries present a series of exciting exhibitions, but there is even more to experience.
Gallery night, bike tours & guided tours
- On Friday 2 June you can participate in a festive Gallery Night from 16:00 to 19:00 and various guided tours are also organised during the week. You can also participate in a Young Collectors Circle bike tour with Josilda da Conceição Gallery as a starting point, a bike tour in West and a walking tour that starts at Kersgallery.
- On Sunday 4 June (14.00-15.00), Galerie Ron Mandos is hosting an exhibition through their new exhibition by Daniel Arsham, with drinks afterwards. RSVP by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
- In Galerie Fons Welters, you can join a guided tour by David Jablonowski through his newest exhibition in the gallery (3 June 14.00-15.00).
- Excited about the work of women artists? Join one of the two dedicated guided tours (1 | 2) alongside a string of Amsterdam-based galleries. The tours end with a remarkable project at the Rijksakademie.
RijksOPEN
Amsterdam Art Week also marks the opening of the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten. The leading institution can accommodate fifty talented artists and participation in this prestigious two-year residency program is regarded by many as a seal of quality. Only once a year, the public get an insight into what these artists are doing in their artist studios. The Rijksakademie is open this year from 2 to 4 and from 8 to 11 June.
Performances
In Ellen de Bruijne Projects you are able to attend an interesting performance on Sunday 4 June (12.00-13.00) by artists Simnikiwe Buhlungu and Negiste Yesside Johnson, who will offer texts and music in a festive and relaxed atmosphere from noon (admission is free).
Talks & book presentations
- In Bildhalle at the Hazenstraat you can attend a live Zoom call with Willy Spiller at 2 June (16.00) on the occasion of the presentation of his book HELL ON WHEELS.
- GRIMM will host a conversation with Francesca Mollett (free) on Saturday 3 June (10.30-12.00), right in the middle of her newest work in the gallery.
- In Josilda da Conceição Gallery you can join an Artist Talk between two young artists: Ruben Raven and Joeri Woudstra on Saturday 3 June (16.00-18.00).
- Simultaneously, (16.00-17.30) W139 is presenting a conversation between Louwrien Wijers, Philipp Gufler and Rory Pilgrim, who is represented by andriesse ~ eyck galerie and was recently nominated for a prestigious Turner Prize.
- On Saturday 3 June (15.00-16.00), Upstream Gallery is presenting a free Artist Talk between Jan Robert Leegte & Auriea Harvey. Both artists have been working with digital media since the 1990s and are considered to be pioneers of internet and game art.
- Mercedes Azpilicueta, whose work is shown in the Van Abbemuseum, will present her newest book ‘Cuentos mestizos’ in Lumen Travo Gallery on Saturday 3 June (15.00-17.00), a book that centers the evolution of her artistic practice (Admission is free).
- Ryan Gander will also present his newest book in Annet Gelink Gallery on Saturday 3 June (14.00-16.00).
- Galerie dudokdegroot invites us on Saturday 3 June at 12.00 and 16.00 to join an Artist Talk with Delphine Courtillot in the gallery (free).
- On Sunday 4 June (16.00-17.00), GoMulan Gallery is hosting a free Artist Talk in which artist Sam Hersbach enters into a conversation with Luuk Hoogewerf, who is affiliated with Christie's as a specialist. You can RSVP via [email protected] and those staying at home can also follow the conversation online via a live stream on the gallery's Instagram page.
Masterclass
Young Collectors Circle is hosting a free masterclass on collecting art on 1 June that includes some concrete tips. They will show you that having a large budget or extensive knowledge about the art world need not be a requirement at all.
Studio Visits
- Galerie Caroline O’Breen is organising a studio visit with Sarah Mei Herman on Sunday 4 June (11.00-12.00) during which the artist will guide her guests through her studio.
- Fans of Molly Palmer, who is represented by AKINCI, can visit the studio of the artist at the Iona Stichting/Foundation on the same day (15.00-16.00).
Brunch
On Sunday 4 June (11.00-13.00), AKINCI is hosting an intimate brunch in the exhibition ‘Sleep in Witness’ by Lungiswa Gqunta, during which you will reflect on the exhibition (free).
Kidsproof
Looking for some activities that are particularly fun for kids as well?
- Annet Gelink Gallery presents a special family Sunday (free) around the work of Ryan Gander on Sunday 4 June (12.00-16.00).
- For 5 euro per person, you can join one of two kids friendly tours that will visit Galerie Bart, andriesse ~ eyck galerie, tegenboschvanvreden and Annet Gelink Galerie (1 | 2)
- In andriesse ~ eyck galerie, kids can join a (free) workshop with artist Jakup Ferri.
Exhibitions
Here you can find an overview of all exhibitions and events that are taking place during Amsterdam Art Week.
