In his latest physical experience in W139, Philip Vermeulen bends white light into thousands of pieces of colour. In doing that, he tries to make you part of a new dynamic between man and machine. His work has previously been shown in the Stedelijk, Into the Great Wide Open and Berghain. In 2020 he was nominated for the Volkskrant Visual Art Prize and his installation More Moiré² was nominated for a Golden Calf in the Best Interactive 2020 category.

Img. Philip Vermeulen

Learn all about the origins of this art form, discover who the founders were and where you can spot today's leading street art. We will also discuss collecting street art and how to determine its value and market position. Finally, we focus on the relationship between street art and activism and the role of this art form in public space.

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We start with a welcome by the directors of Unfair, who will tell us more about this special project. Afterward Valentina Gal will show us around her exhibition and tell us about her creative process and recurring themes in her work. We conclude with informal drinks where you can get to know the other participants and the artist better.

Unfair’s Temporary Museums are artist-centered, inviting makers to take a central position in the art community and tell their own stories. This means Unfair presents solo-exhibitions, curated by the artist, where you can discover new works and buy them directly from the maker. Connecting you, whether you are a passer-by, art professional or collector, with up and coming contemporary artists in an inviting and up close and personal manner.

Img. Valentina Gal (detail)

For many collectors, a visit to the leading art fairs Art Basel and LISTE is a regular occurrence. At Art Basel you will find the top of the international art world, where in addition to work by more than 4,000 artists there is also room for large-scale museum installations. LISTE takes place at the same time as Art Basel: the fair that provides a platform for new talent. During this trip you will also visit the spectacular Fondation Beyeler museum and a special private collection. Cocktails and a dinner are included!

Would you like to register for this trip, or read more about the program, conditions and costs? Check here for all information.

Img. Art Basel 2019

A true art lover cannot miss this unique opportunity: wrapping artist Christo's temporary artwork 'L'Arc de Triomphe Wrapped' in Paris. In addition to visiting this grand artwork, we will take you to the recently opened collection of top collector François Pinault in the 18th century French monument Bourse de Commerce and lead you around the vibrant gallery scene in Paris. Cocktails and a dinner are included!

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At SBK Amsterdam and Loods 6, the seventh edition of the group exhibition SBK Sprouts Young Talents will take place, with new work by the 'best graduates' of the Dutch art academies in 2021. In one exhibition and under one roof you will see the best talents from hundreds of 'graduates' of the 11 leading Dutch art academies together. This year, the emphasis in the work of this batch of artists is on their own authenticity. They are not afraid to explore traditional views, culture, sexuality, political power and abuse and confront the public with stereotypes and prejudices. During the evening, between 18 and 21h, there will be talks by, among others, Tian Teng, Angel Rose Oedit Doebé and Michael Deekman.

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You are cordially invited to introduce yourself on the basis of your favourite work of art: what about it appealed to you and why did you end up buying it? Perhaps you might reveal an interesting story about it? Feel free to share anything with us: whether it was a purchase that cleared your savings account or the opposite, like a strategic bargain at an auction. Do you prefer to just watch in the background? Of course, sharing is optional. Just register, pour your favourite drink and get inspired!

Aan de hand van 10 iconische kunstwerken krijg je meer inzicht in moderne en hedendaagse kunst. Je leert meer over hoe en waarom deze meesterwerken een ijkpunt in de kunstgeschiedenis zijn geworden.

Leer meer over o.a. de abstracte schilderijen van Mark Rothko, de krachtige foto’s van Gordon Parks en de rake one-liners van Jenny Holzer. Je leert meer over het totstandkomen van deze spraakmakende kunstwerken én over de ophef die ontstond over deze meesterwerken. Dit is het vierde deel in de reeks Moderne Meesterwerken, we zullen de komende maanden meerdere delen van deze masterclass-reeks aanbieden, zowel in het Engels als Nederlands.

Img. Jean-Michel Basquiat

Can you collect art without an overflowing bank account? Does it matter if you don’t know anything about art history? We will delve deeper into the neurological reason why we love pretty pictures and explain why contemporary art can make us view the world in a different light.

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This mini masterclass is for non-members and lasts approximately 30 minutes. After signing up via the ‘join’-button below, you will receive a confirmation email with the login and password to participate.

Afb. Piet Mondriaan

During this four-day festival daily gallery tours will depart from our festival centre in the Hazenstraat, where a special (sales) exhibition, curated by our members, is on view. More information on the program and how to join will follow in mid-September.

Afb. Saffron Pape photography.