Amsterdam Art has announced the 13th edition of Amsterdam Art Week (20th–25th May), sharing the full programme, and revealing the participating galleries & partner projects.
For one vibrant week, the city will once again transform into a lively hub of contemporary art, presenting over 300 artists across more than 70 locations and 220 events and exhibitions, all within Amsterdam’s compact yet dynamic landscape.
Amsterdam Art Week is a celebration of the many layers of the city’s art scene — bringing together artists, galleries, collectors, pioneering art spaces, and esteemed residencies, while also embracing new perspectives from around the world. With presentations by galleries throughout the city and exhibitions from both private and institutional collections, the week promises to be one of Europe’s most ambitious and exciting contemporary art events.
Beyond showcasing the best of the commercial, institutional and experimental non profit art worlds, the week will also include a rich public programme of talks, films, workshops and studio visits — as well as one-off happenings. Join in with ‘group jogging’ between galleries, book fairs and even a gallery slumber party. Or, for children, collect your first ever art work (for a small price) or partake in an art treasure hunt across the canalled city.
The full programme can be viewed now online at www.amsterdamart.com from 15th April 2025.
Amsterdam Art Week Director Martina Halsema said,
“We’re delighted to present the programme for this year’s Amsterdam Art Week — our most ambitious edition yet and which highlights the energy and collaboration present in our arts ecosystem here in the city. Across the city, galleries and institutions will showcase cutting-edge exhibitions, welcoming a global audience to experience Amsterdam at its cultural best; you will experience unforgettable moments directly with artists as they take the centre stage. The programme offers meaningful ways to engage — from intimate studio visits and artist-led tours to performances, talks, intellectually stimulating and accessible encounters throughout the week. As Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to explore the city as an open-air museum, discovering its vibrant art scene one location at a time – step inside an artist studio, witness a one off live event; bring your family – this year is all about experiencing the personal encounter with the many artists across the city”
Join for Festive Gallery Night – 22nd May
All participating galleries will open their doors with not only special events for art week but also a range of both established emerging artists debuting new projects for Amsterdam Art Week. Head into the city to explore the best of the commercial scene. Whether you are a seasoned art lover or visiting galleries for the first time, this is the ideal moment to explore the city’s vibrant art scene, mingle, and enjoy refreshments on a late spring evening; free of charge. Those taking part include AKINCI, andriesse ~ eyck gallery, Annet Gelink Gallery, Bradwolff & Partners, Enari Gallery, Enseoul, Galerie Bart, galerie dudokdegroot, Galerie Fons Welters, Galerie Fleur & Wouter, Galerie Fontana, Galerie Martin van Zomeren, Galerie Ron Mandos, Galerie Ron Mandos x Atelier Van Lieshout, Gallery van Fanny Freytag, GoMulan Gallery, GRIMM, Josilda da Conceição, KERSGALLERY, LANG, Lumen Travo, Madé van Krimpen Gallery, m.simons, NewHouse Gallery, No Man’s Art Gallery, Rutger Brandt Gallery, Slewe Gallery, Stigter Van Doesburg, tegenboschvanvreden, Upstream Gallery and Gallery Vriend van Bavink. Artists to keep an eye out for include: Melanie Bonjano, Aldo Van Den Broek, Emma Talbot, Arthuro Kameya, and Adriana Bogdanova.
Amsterdam West Day & Night – 24th May
During Amsterdam Art Week, one special day is dedicated to highlighting a specific district in the city. This year, the spotlight is on Amsterdam West — with a vibrant programme of exhibitions, performances and parties during West Day & Night. Don’t miss the opening of The Room is Ours, a special Patta pop-up exhibition taking over an empty office building. The exhibition features works by Patta Academy alumni, and will be accompanied by BBQ, BYOB, music, and more. The night wraps up with the official afterparty at ISO, featuring a performance and DJ sets.
Also in West, we host a studio visit with Amsterdam Art Ambassador Gilleam Trapenberg. Het Salon, a brand new artist studios and creative hub in West, will host two performances by AnnaMaria Pinaka with her fictional band Baby’s Breath. This is a collaboration with ROZENSTRAAT – a rose is a rose is a rose, as part of the exhibition She Keeps Them Warm With Her Skirt. De Sering will host a dynamic programme of exhibitions, screenings, and a live radio broadcast by Big Toilet Radio, featuring works by 4siblings, MIST, Cocina Colaboratorio with Eli Guerrero and Mariana Martínez, Esra Sakir, and Ksenia Gorokova. Enseoul Gallery will host an artist talk with Nayul Kim, Marc Oosting and Daniel Hofstede, followed by a gallery party with Triple B and If I Can’t Dance organises an interdisciplinary artistic programme hosted in Vondelpark, WG Terrain and If I Can’t Dance.
Art in the Red Light District
Another major new location for 2025, is the Red Light District, where new and established artists and locations come together; including in some new spaces. Stop by De Oude Kerk to see a major site specific solo show by Kimsooja, or at W139 to visit Sunflower Soup’s activist engagement. Gallery de Schans will also host a unique show on the love of music and fandom, created by artists who have mental or physical disabilities and/or a background in psychiatry. Over at No Limits! Art Castle visitors will see The Sexshop Artshow!
Amsterdam as a hub for artists
Residencies are also of great importance to the city’s artistic talent and this rich tapestry is on the stage for art week. The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten, is a breeding ground for international and multidisciplinary talent in the city and is a core partner again this year with Amsterdam Art Week, a tradition which has grown since the art week began. Amsterdam is known for the connection between its gallery scene and the residents and alums of this prestigious art residency programme. Visitors will be able to go behind the scenes and experience the work of this year’s cohort at the Rijksakademie Open Studios. In addition, De Ateliers — the oldest so-called artists’ workshop in the Netherlands — presents its annual Offspring, showcasing works developed by second-year participants during their time at the residency. This year’s participating artists are: Finn Theuws, Flora Fritz, Greta Eimulyt, Levi van Gelder, Lizzy Deacon, Lorian Gwynn, Ruoru Mou, Sofía Salazar Rosales, Swan Lee, and Tumelo Mtimkhulu. Alongside these major institutions, smaller residencies such as the Thami Mnyele Foundation, featuring Nella Ngingo and Rossel Chaslie, and BijlmAir, with Nseabasi Akpan, also contribute to the rich ecosystem of artistic development in the city.
Meanwhile, project spaces across the city will show the emerging talents across spaces that will include Arti et Amicitae, Bradwolff Projects, Buro Stedelijk, CBK Zuidoost, de Appel, Framer Framed, Galerie de Schans, If I Can’t Dance, Iona Stichting, ISO, Loods 6, Marwan, No Limits! Art Castle, Projectspace 38/40, puntWG, ROZENSTRAAT – a rose is a rose is a rose, Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond, VU Art Science Gallery, W139 and Het Salon. At de Appel, Every Act of Struggle: Intrusion and Assembly delves into the complex discourse surrounding how cultural institutions in the Netherlands confront historical violence and systemic injustice, particularly within the context of their colonial legacies.
First glance at major new institutional shows
Major institutional shows will take place at the Oude Kerk, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Foam, Amsterdam Museum, Eye Film Museum, Luther Museum and Nxt Museum, featuring artists such as Pamela Rosenkranz, Diana Markosian, and Augusta Curiel in newly opened shows.
New conference for professionals
This year, Art Week opens a day earlier than in past years, elongating the experiences for guests. On May 20, ArtTable and Amsterdam Art are joining forces to present the symposium “What do we bring to the table?“. This program approaches the art world as an interconnected ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and flexibility in response to changing social, political, and economic circumstances. The symposium will be opened and led by curator Fatos Üstek. She will engage in conversation with Zoé Whitley and Zeynep Kubat in a plenary panel discussion.
Bring your kids! 25th May
Family Sunday is where Amsterdam Art invites kids and their families to explore contemporary art. Activities include workshops with artists, tours, and artworks for the youngest art enthusiasts at venues across the city for a small price. Let your kids lead your collection!
Amsterdam Art Week, 20th – 25th May @amsterdam.art
About Amsterdam Art
Stichting Amsterdam Art promotes and connects Amsterdam’s contemporary art institutions and artists to strengthen the city’s artistic ecosystem and make it accessible to local and international audiences.
Since 2011, Amsterdam Art Week strengthens and transforms the city into a meeting hub for (inter)national artists, art lovers, professionals and collectors. Amsterdam Art Week fosters collaborations, special programming and events and activates an overarching network of visitors and art professionals.
Year round Amsterdam Art is a leading platform, promoting the current offerings of Amsterdams contemporary art institutions. Find out more by visiting www.amsterdamart.com.
