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City Guide Amsterdam – Spring ’25

As the days grow longer and the city fills with sunshine, Amsterdam’s art scene is bursting with new energy. This May, Amsterdam Art Week 2025 sets the stage as galleries across the city unveil exciting exhibitions and events. Wander through world-class collections, discover emerging artists, and take it all in with a drink on a sunny terrace—this is the perfect time to explore.

Red tulips in front of canal houseboats and historic buildings at sunrise in Amsterdam.
City Guide Amsterdam – Spring ’25

Whether you’re gallery-hopping or terrace-sipping, the Art Fix map has your cultural itinerary covered.

MUSEUM HEADLINERS

Anselm Kiefer

Anselm Kiefer | Van Gogh Museum & Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Two iconic museums, one legendary artist—Anselm Kiefer makes his mark on Amsterdam with powerful parallel exhibitions at the Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk, tracing Van Gogh’s emotional intensity through his own bold explorations.

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American Photography | Rijksmuseum

From everyday snapshots to iconic images, American Photography reveals a nation seen through its own lens—raw, restless, and always reinventing itself.

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Isamu Noguchi | Rijksmuseum

Modernism in full bloom—the Rijks garden becomes Noguchi’s playground, where sculpture, light, and nature move as one.

Gold and pink painting by Pamela Rosenkranz
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Pamela Rosenkranz | Stedelijk

Dive into the future of humanity and nature as Pamela Rosenkranz transforms the Stedelijk into a sensory exploration of the boundaries between the organic and the synthetic.

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Finn Maätita & Jerrold Saija | Foam

Finn Maätita and Jerrold Saija’s immersive exhibition, Tones of the Ecotone, explores the Moluccan diaspora through ecology, sound, and memory. Centered on the sago palm, it reflects on identity, ancestral knowledge, and the body as landscape.

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Augusta Curiel | Foam

  • 23 May – 6 November ‘25
  • Keizersgracht 609
  • foam.org

Over 100 captivating images bring early 20th-century Surinamese society to life, highlighting the groundbreaking work of one of Surinam’s first women photographers, Augusta Curiel.

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Diana Markosian | Foam

  • Until 28 May ‘25
  • Keizersgracht 609
  • foam.org

Diana Markosian retraces her journey toward reconnecting with her father, exploring themes of family, loss, and rediscovery.

Kim Sooka Oude Kerk Exhibition

Kimsooja | Oude Kerk

Kimsooja turns the Oude Kerk into a reflection on ‘bottari’—bundles of textiles that carry belongings, exploring their deep connection to migration and displacement.

Image from a film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Nuri Bilge Ceylan | Eye Filmmuseum

  • 22 May – 1 June ‘25
  • IJpromenade 1
  • eyefilm.nl

Turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s acclaimed films and striking photography capture the complexities of human nature and alienation, offering a profound reflection on Turkish society and its intricate cultural landscape.

Artwork from I wish this was a song exhibition at Luther Museum in Amsterdam

I Wish This Was A Song | Luther Museum

The Luther Museum transforms into a space where history and contemporary art collide, as visual storytelling weaves together the work of Tim Ayres, Bani Abidi, Pavel Büchler, Laurent Fiévet, Becket MWN, Tris Vonna-Michell, Natalia Papaeva, Susan Phillipsz, and Anri Sala.

GALLERY SHOWS

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Cian-Yu Bai | STEVENSON

Taiwanese painter Cian-Yu Bai presents a dreamlike journey through myth, memory, and nature.

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Sander Dekker | TORCH Gallery

Dive into Birds of Paradise, where Sander Dekker’s bold portraits from The Zine Project bring eccentric personalities and untold stories to life.

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Koen van den Broek | Galerie Ron Mandos

Where canvas meets concrete—Koen van den Broek turns roadways into raw, abstract terrains on canvas, using tar and other materials typically reserved for street marking.

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Anselm Reyle | Galerie Ron Mandos

World renowned Anselm Reyle reimagines modernist abstraction offering a fresh perspective on the use of material, color and light.

Anthony Goicolea & Shen Wei Duo Exhibiton at Ron Mandos in Amsterdam

Anthony Goicolea & Shen Wei | Galerie Ron Mandos

Step into two intimate worlds as Anthony Goicolea’s dreamlike paintings meet Shen Wei’s tactile photography and performance in a double opening that explores the beauty of impermanence.

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Angela Heisch | GRIMM Gallery

We love Angela Heisch’s radiant paintings, pulsing with energy and tension, reflecting moments of stillness drawn from the cosmos.

Painting by Arturo Kameya, Juanetes, 2024 at his exhibition at Grimm gallery amsterdam.

Arturo Kameya | GRIMM Gallery

Peruvian artist Arturo Kameya weaves the haunting myths of his home country into poetic installations that question the invisible debts carried across cultures.

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All Fours | Homecoming Gallery

The Art Fix team enjoyed visiting All Fours, an empowering show inspired by Miranda July’s book. Check out the captivating work of emerging women artists: Darcy Brenna, Harley Weir, Joline Kwakkenbos, Johnny Mae Hauser, Loes de Boer, and Oxiea Villamonte.

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DREAMERS | Madé van Krimpen

DREAMERS unites artists pushing the boundaries of reality and consciousness, challenging the norms of self-expression.

Rikkert P exhibition, Made van Krimpen

Rikkert Paauw | Madé van Krimpen

Rikkert Paauw turns found materials into living art — reshaping space, sustainability, and the everyday.

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Beyond Boundaries | Kersgallery

Beyond Boundaries brings together the voices of Lotte Wieringa, Marc Mulders, Taqwa Ali, and Ayo—four artists pushing the edges of contemporary art to explore identity and connection.

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EENWERK = VEELWERK | EENWERK

  • 12 April – 28 May ‘25
  • Koninginneweg 176
  • eenwerk.nl

Celebrate EENWERK’s seventh anniversary with a vibrant group show featuring artists from the gallery’s history. Don’t miss out on this one!

GoMulan & Wouter exhibition

Stefano Caimi & Natalia Jordanova | Galerie Fleur & Wouter and GoMulan

A dual exhibition by Galerie Fleur & Wouter and GoMulan reimagines classical art through cutting-edge media, featuring AI-infused homages by Natalia Jordanova and the scorched landscapes of Stefano Caimi.

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Pim Blokker | Galerie Stigter Van Doesburg

Pim Blokker’s paintings exude a breezy openness, where relaxed brushstrokes channel 50s optimism while remixing iconic imagery of the 80s.

Painting from Erika Peucelle, Joie de vivre

Erika Peucelle | Stigter Van Doesburg

Erika’s calming scenes reflect how love manifests itself in daily life, often through the simplest moments—offering us a moment for quiet connection with those around us.   

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Evelyn Taocheng Wang | Galerie Fons Welters

In Evelyn Taocheng Wang’s world, elegance isn’t just worn—it’s lived, as each handwritten letter from her audience becomes part of the artwork itself. Check out Soshiro Matsubara’s installation as you enter the gallery. 

1985-2025 Galerie Fons Welters

1985-2025 | Galerie Fons Welters

After 40 years at the heart of contemporary art, Galerie Fons Welters presents 1985–2025, a farewell exhibition and powerful tribute to its legacy, opening during Amsterdam Art Week.

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Yael Bartana | Annet Gelink Gallery

After captivating the Venice Biennale in 2024, Yael Bartana unveils a bold new chapter at Annet Gelink—her seventh solo show, unpacking collective identity.

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Helen Verhoeven | Annet Gelink Gallery

Enter Helen Verhoeven’s unruly world—where myth, madness, and the human condition collide in bold new works at her first solo show with Annet Gelink Gallery.

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Milah van Zuilen | Galerie Caroline O’Breen

Where the grid meets the ground—Milah van Zuilen maps the wild by walking, using organic materials to build her collages. 

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Marchand & Meffre | Galerie Fontana

French photography duo Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre reimagine a post-apocalyptic version of Paris.

Thijs Galerie Fontana

Thijs Segers | Galerie Fontana

Wander into the quiet poetry of HOGEVAART, where Thijs Segers transforms fleeting moments and humble surroundings into luminous, melancholic beauty.

Bildhalle Reopening gallery with the Premieres exhibition

Premieres | Bildhalle

Bildhalle reopens in the heart of Amsterdam with Premieres—a vibrant celebration of Dutch photography’s bold new voices, rich traditions, and boundary-pushing artistry, unveiled just in time for Amsterdam Art Week 2025.

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Beyond These Walls | AkzoNobel Art Foundation

An exciting collection exhibition of boundary-breaking artworks that reveal endless possibilities.

AMSTERDAM ART WEEK 2025

Mark your calendar for Amsterdam Art Week, taking place May 20–25! The city comes alive with a vibrant mix of contemporary art, featuring live performances, artist talks, curated tours, and more. Don’t miss this chance to dive into the creative pulse of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam art week festive gallery night

Festive Gallery Night 

Start the week with a celebratory evening of art and atmosphere. Dozens of galleries open their doors simultaneously, unveiling new exhibitions with drinks, music, and a welcoming vibe—free and open to all.

Exhibition from Sandra Keja Planken in amsterdam

Artist Talk: Sandra Keja Planken | Newhouse Gallery

Join Sandra Keja Planken for an exclusive talk at Newhouse Gallery and explore the transformative power of nature through her fusion of textiles and glass.

Live performance of Shen Wei

Live Performance by Shen Wei | Galerie Ron Mandos

Experience a unique ritual inspired by Chinese traditions of companionship and conversation with Shen Wei’s live performance, Knee Touching Knee, alongside his debut photo exhibition at Ron Mandos.

Atelier van Lieshout exhibition with Ron Mandos

Galerie Ron Mandos x Atelier Van Lieshout Pop Up Exhibition | Lensvelt

Challenge the boundaries of art and design with Joep van Lieshout at Me Is Designer—a bold pop-up exhibition where function, form, and rebellion collide.

Amsterdam Art Week Radenko Milak art talk

Artist Talk & Screening: Radenko Milak | Rutger Brant Gallery

Spend the evening with Radenko Milak, featuring the premiere of his latest animated film, an artist talk, and an engaging Q&A session.

Grimm gallery opening in 2023 with lots of viewers

Treasure Hunt: Curated Brunch Tour | Enari Gallery

Explore nine Amsterdam galleries on a self-guided brunch tour with exhibition-inspired drinks and bites. Start at Enari Gallery to get your stamp card and complete the route for a chance to win VIP tickets to Kimsooja’s To Breathe that evening.

Artwork from Joost Vandebrug for Bildhalle gallery

Artist Talk: Joost Vandebrug | Bildhalle

Discover the creative process behind Joost Vandebrug’s dynamic work, as he explores how art, like life, is always in motion and never the same twice.

Image for Club Night with Nxt Museum in Amsterdam for Amsterdam Art Week 2025

Club Night | Next Museum x Eerste Communie

Step into the future of nightlife at Nxt Museum—experience an electrifying fusion of sound and art as Amsterdam’s top DJs collaborate with emerging artists to create a mind-bending night of music and visuals.

OUTSIDE AMSTERDAM

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I ❤️ New Work | Voorlinden Museum

  • Until 7 September ‘25
  • Buurtweg 90, 2244 AG Wassenaar
  • voorlinden.nl

It’ll be love at first sight as you’re swept off your feet by newly discovered artists and artworks. 

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Simone Post | Voorlinden Museum

  • Until 31 Aug ’25
  • Buurtweg 90, 2244 AG Wassenaar
  • voorlinden.nl

Awaken your inner child as you step into Simone Post’s reimagined childhood home, where every detail—from the furniture to the washing machine—is made entirely of candy.

Statue image from exhibiton in rotterdam curated by kendell geers.

Everything is True – Nothing is Permitted | Brutus Space

  • Until 15 June ‘25
  • Keileweg 10b, 3029 BS Rotterdam
  • brutus.nl

Curated by Kendell Geers, EVERYTHING IS TRUE – NOTHING IS PERMITTED is a fearless exhibition that reclaims art as rebellion—cutting through capitalist gloss to confront power, violence, and the politics of perception head-on.

Khaled Dawwa's sculpture for his exhibition represeting 80 years of Freedom, in 2025 the Beelden aan Zee museum presents Voici mon cœur!

Khaled Dawwa | Museum Beelden aan Zee

Khaled Dawwa transforms raw clay into a haunting tribute to survival and resistance — a contemporary war memorial that echoes the ongoing fight for freedom, 80 years after liberation.

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Carel Blotkamp | Centraal Museum

Experience the sequined-world of Carel Blotkamp and watch organic glittery shapes dance across the canvas.

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Workshop: Threads of Our Slavery Past | Kunstmuseum Den Haag

  • Workshop dates: 27 April, 29-30 April, 1-4 May, 1 June, 8 June, 1 July
  • Time: 12:00-14:00; 14:00-16:00
  • Sign up here: Workshop Sign-Up

Add your personal touch to a communal tapestry that will be presented in the Hague’s Grote Kerk. Drawing inspiration from textile artist Marcos Keuh, this project reflects on Dutch colonial history while fostering hope for a brighter future. Join a free workshop for Threads of Our Slavery Past, a collective artwork created with the residents of South Holland. 

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Michael Johansson | Galerie Ramakers

‘Potato Tomato’ is a dialogue between artists Joncquil and Michael Johansson, where they find unexpected rhythms hidden in the ordinary; moments when the regular becomes irregular.

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Meiro Koizumi | De Pont

  • Until 7 September ‘25
  • Wilhelminapark 1, 5041 EA Tilburg
  • depont.nl

Meiro Koizumi’s first major solo exhibition showcases immersive video, AI, and VR works that probe memory and the human-tech divide.

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Joana Schneider | Groninger Museum

Textile artist Joana Schneider challenges beauty norms by exploring themes of transformation and metamorphosis in her latest feminist-inspired works.

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Mona Hatoum | Kunsthal Kade

British-Palestinian Mona Hatoum delves into the complexities of cultural identity, displacement, and diaspora in her compelling body of work.

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Cosmos | Teylers Museum

Step into the Netherlands’ oldest museum, where the boundaries between history and the cosmos blur. This exhibition weaves together past masterpieces and contemporary visions, inviting you to explore the mysteries of space.

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Haegue Yang | Kunsthal Rotterdam

  • Until 31 Aug ‘25
  • Westzeedijk 341, 3015 AA Rotterdam
  • kunsthal.nl

Immerse yourself in Haegue Yang’s exploration of identity and artistic evolution, as her groundbreaking work spanning over 30 years takes center stage in her first major exhibition in the Netherlands.

EAT AND DRINK IN AMSTERDAM

COFFEE

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Pastry breads at Salvo Bakehouse in Amsterdam.
An image of croissants from Salvo Bakehouse in Amsterdam.
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LUNCH & DRINKS

A picture of the terrace outside Cafe Tsmalle, a bar in the Jordaan,

Café ‘t Smalle

Sunset image capturing the outside of Binnen Buiten, a bar in amsterdam
Hannekes Boom bar in Amsterdam in the spring, as people sit outside near the water
Inside of bar parry in amsterdam, a wine bar with cozy atmosphere.
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Café R. de Rosa

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Interior image of Brasserie George in amsterdam with dining tables.
Image of a salad dish from george brasserie in amsterdam.
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Brasserie George | Houthavens

DINNER

Ravioli photo from the restaurant of Leonardo's Ravioli Bar in Amsterdam
Interior shot of Leonardos ravioli bar in amsterdam, a new restaurant.
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Photo of a pasta dish from Ceppi's italian restaurant in amsterdam.
Photo of the interior design from Ceppi's italian restaurant in amsterdam.
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Rosario, the interior of the restaurant in the jordaan in amsterdam
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BAK

Looking to impress? BAK is the place to go. Claudy Jongstra’s art adorns the walls, setting the stage for a dining experience as captivating as the entrance itself.

Outside of de zingende zwaan, people sitting enjoying drinks.
People sitting outside of Cafe cenc enjoying drinks
Sunny terrace of Libertine, in amsterdam with tables outside and ivy growing.

Libertine Petit Café

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