Studio Visit: Ayşen Kaptanoğlu
Join us for a special studio visit with Amsterdam-based artist Ayşen Kaptanoğlu (b. 1985, Istanbul). Kaptanoğlu is a painter whose work explores themes of gender, power, and the female body. Through a layered and intuitive approach, her paintings reflect moments of tension and resilience within domestic and personal spaces.
Studio Visit: Mina Abouzahra
Join us for a special studio visit with Netherlands-based artist Mina Abouzahra. Abouzahra is a visual artist and designer whose work centers on weaving as both a material and cultural practice. Drawing from her Moroccan heritage and Dutch upbringing, her work explores themes of identity, community, and female empowerment through tactile, research-driven processes.
Lisbon
From 28 to 31 May 2026, we’ll travel to Lisbon for ARCO Lisboa, the Portuguese edition of the renowned ARCO art fair.
The fair takes place in the historic Cordoaria Nacional, where a range of international galleries present contemporary art with a strong focus on Portugal, Southern Europe, and the African diaspora. Over the past years, ARCO Lisboa has evolved into a dynamic fair and a fixture on the European art calendar. During our visit, we’ll not only explore the fair but also dive into Lisbon’s vibrant art scene — from tours of the city’s
Artist Talk Margret Wibmer & Networking Drinks
Join us for a deep dive into the work of artist Margret Wibmer, whose photography is currently on view at the Hoxton Lloyd hotel in Amsterdam. This historic building, carefully and stylishly designed, hosts rotating artists whose work is shown throughout the hotel’s various spaces. A refreshing way of showcasing art, outside of the white cube.
Art Talk with Hard//hoofd & Reinwardt Academy
In a cultural landscape often shaped by competition and scarcity, how can we create more space for solidarity, reciprocity and shared responsibility? During this evening programme, The Collectors Circle joins forces with Hard//hoofd and the Reinwardt Academie to explore how solidarity can reshape the art world. Together, we will reflect on what it means to build a healthier cultural ecosystem: one in which collaboration and mutual support are valued as much as individual success.
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. We start the afternoon with an introduction about the institute, after which we have a guided tour through the studios and have the opportunity to talk to the artists.
First Saturdays: Gallery Tour
Do you enjoy visiting galleries but do not often feel comfortable stepping inside on your own? Or would you like to get up to date with the latest developments in the world of contemporary art? Then join this gallery tour, which takes place every first Saturday of the month.
Tokyo
From 10 to 13 September 2026, we’ll travel to Tokyo, the vibrant heart of Asia’s contemporary art scene. The program includes Tokyo Gendai, visits to leading galleries, artists’ studios, and top museums, plus a group dinner and welcome cocktail. As an optional add-on, you can join a two-day trip to the iconic art island Naoshima.