
Trend Talks: Digital Art
Dive into the future of Digital Art with Bogomir Doringer! Explore the latest trends, innovations & see what’s next in this dynamic field.
The Young Collectors Circle Trend Talks are inspiring events focused on trends in contemporary art, photography, and digital art. The Trend Talks not only provide insights into the latest developments, but also act as a platform for discussion and networking between various groups. The speakers are sharing what is currently going on in their field. Which materials or techniques make a (r)entrance, what influence does the climate crisis have in terms of content and practice, which themes are coming up more and more often?
Artist-researcher and curator Bogomir Doringer amplifies the voices of creatives, technologists, and thinkers, weaving connections between the art world’s establishment and its fringes. Secure your spot for this inspiring session here here.

Public Art Tour - Den Haag
This very first edition of our new series—where Young Collectors Circle members (you!) create a program that becomes part of our official agenda—focuses on public art. Join us on an art journey through The Hague and discover the city in a whole new way!
Young Collectors Circle member Marc van Zessen invites you on a tailor-made tour through the city center of The Hague, offering fresh insights into its public artworks. As both an art collector and city guide, Marc knows the city and its art like no other. Sign up now and explore works by artists such as Folkert de Jong, Zoro Feigl, and the iconic Haagse Harry by Marnix Rueb. We’ll wrap up the afternoon in style with a drink at Kunstbar.
The starting point of the tour is Den Haag Central Station.
Img. Zoro Feigl, Echo.

Artist Talks & Drinks: We Like Art
We warmly invite you for drinks and artist talks during the major anniversary show of We Like Art at Loods 6, featuring work by over 70 leading artists. Expect a mix of ceramics, painting, photography, and artworks in edition.
We’ll kick things off with a welcome drink, followed by conversations with artists Scarlett Hooft Graafland, Job Wouters, Gijs Frieling and Rutger de Vries. Alongside wall-mounted works, this special exhibition celebrating 15 years of We Like Art also features several large-scale pieces, such as Animaris Ordis, a Strandbeest by Theo Jansen, and a spectacular paint installation by Rutger de Vries. You'll also find solo presentations by Berndnaut Smilde, Marleen Sleeuwits, Ina van Zyl, Erik Mattijssen, Scarlett Hooft Graafland, Koen Vermeule, and Lara Verheijden.
Img. Rutger de Vries

Prive Collectie: Poort-Visser
This afternoon we have the exclusive opportunity to visit the private collection of Johan Poort and Manon Visser. Art plays an important role in their lives. They have been actively collecting for over five years and steadily filling their residence with art during that time. To them, collecting and surrounding themselves with art is a way of creating a home, a place where they feel comfortable.
The Poort-Visser Collection predominantly consists of paintings and sculptures. It features a variety of intermingling styles: figurative works by artists like Hans Op de Beeck, Marlene Dumas and Guy Yanai alternate with abstract works by Ton van Os and Bram Bogart. The most important feature of Johan and Mason’s collection is their love for the works. Each artwork was purchased because it touched the collectors in some way. The couple regularly visit art fairs or galleries in th Netherlands and abroad. Many of the artworks tell a story, hold a memory, or convey a certain feeling to the collectors. Because of the associative way in which they display the works in their own home the works are given an extra layer of meaning.
Img. Guy Yanai (detail) from the collection Poort-Visser.

Art Brussels
This April, we will visit the 41st edition of the renowned art fair Art Brussels, the second-oldest contemporary art fair in the world. This year, more than 165 galleries from around the globe will showcase works by both emerging and established artists.
The fair once again takes place at Brussels Expo, the iconic Art Deco venue originally built for the 1935 International Exhibition of Brussels. As a Young Collectors Circle member, you will receive an exclusive guided tour highlighting some of the fair’s standout presentations and have the opportunity to engage with gallery owners and artists. After the tour, there will be plenty of time to reflect, connect, and explore the rest of the fair at your own pace.

Mini Masterclass: Past & Present
Discover how today’s artists draw inspiration from iconic works of the past. In this masterclass, we explore how history continues to shape the art we see in museums today.
Learn more about the uncanny portrait of a regent women by Natasja Kensmil, the intimate black-and-white photography of Erwin Olaf, and a provocative installation by Tracey Emin. Through these three powerful examples, we’ll guide you through over four centuries of art history – revealing surprising parallels and striking contrasts between then and now.
Img. Tracey Emin , My Bed, 1998. Mattress, linens, pillows and objects,

Trend Talks: Contemporary Art
Discover the future of contemporary art with trendspotter, curator, and researcher Heske ten Cate, and explore the latest developments in the art world through her perceptive lens!
The Young Collectors Circle Trend Talks are inspiring events focused on trends in contemporary art, photography, and digital art. The Trend Talks not only provide insights into the latest developments, but also act as a platform for discussion and networking between various groups. The Trend Talks take place in Soho House Amsterdam, a creative environment that nurtures art and culture.
The speakers are sharing what is currently going on in their field. Which materials or techniques make a (r)entrance, what influence does the climate crisis have in terms of content and practice, which themes are coming up more and more often? Be a part of this inspiring talk and secure your spot here.

Travel: Riga
Join us for a trip to Riga from 16 - 18 May. Explore the vibrant world of contemporary art at various galleries, museums, and exhibition spaces across Riga, where you can witness innovative works by emerging and established artists alike. We will visit the newest generation of Latvian artists at PILOT, an experimental art space that is part of the Latvian art academy and explore the cities project spaces that are known for operating on the intersection of art, sciences and cutting-edge technologies that give new artistic forms and expressions.
One of the cities most impressive art venues is Zuzeum, originally a cork factory that site been reborn into the hippest art space in Riga. It hosts the private collection of art collector couple Jānis and Dina Zuzāni, showcasing works that span from the 19th century to the present. During our walks in the city we will encounter lots of street art as well, as the city is knows for its colorful murals. A group dinner and welcome drink are included in our program.
Deadline for registration: February 1. More information about the program, registration and costs can be found here.

Studio Visits: De Ateliers
Only once a year does De Ateliers open its doors to the public. In the annual exhibition Offspring, the residents of this post-academic institution show the results of their work process over the past year.
Ten up-and-coming talents are given the opportunity to deepen their artistic practice for two years during their working period at the Ateliers. The annual opening of the studios is considered a great opportunity to discover new talent. We start the afternoon with an introduction about the institute, after which we visit some studios and talk to the artists.
Img. Wouter Paijmans at De Ateliers

Trend Talks: Photography
Join our Trend Talk on Photography with curator J.G. Basdew and dive into the latest developments in photography through a Black queer lens.
The Young Collectors Circle Trend Talks are inspiring events focused on trends in contemporary art, photography, and digital art. The Trend Talks not only provide insights into the latest developments, but also act as a platform for discussion and networking between various groups. The Trend Talks take place in Soho House Amsterdam, a creative environment that nurtures art and culture.
The speakers are sharing what is currently going on in their field. Which materials or techniques make a (r)entrance, what influence does the climate crisis have in terms of content and practice, which themes are coming up more and more often? Be a part of this inspiring talk and secure your spot here.

Travel: Berlin Biennial
From 20 to 22 June we will visit Berlin to explore the Berlin Biennale, a week after its official opening. The 13th Berlin Biennale - one of Europe’s most prestigious recurring art exhibitions - will be curated by Zasha Colah and will be a city-wide manifestation where artists from all over the globe will showcase their work.
The Berlin Biennale is widely considered to be one of the most engaged and experimental biennals and prides itself on showcasing artists who are not yet incorporated into the global art scene and art market. This makes the Berlin Biennial a hotspot for curators, collectors and museum professionals alike. In the months leading up to our trip, the list of participating artists of the Biennial will be announced. Besides our visit to the most interesting exhibitions of the Berlin Biennial, we we also visit several artists in their studios and get a glimpse into the home of a private collector. Drinks on Friday night and a group dinner on Saturday are included in this trip!
More information about the trip, accommodation, and costs can be found here.