Programme

75 years after the invention of the spray can, we take a fresh look at graffiti: not as an isolated art form, but as part of a broader artistic development. ‘Graffiti’ reveals how graffiti and contemporary art have influenced each other for decades.

Frans Franciscus portrays diversity, injustice and love.

A film installation about bodybuilders in Lagos who shape not only their bodies, but also their identities, deciding for themselves how they want to be seen.

Step into Collectie Centraal and prepare to be enchanted by this treasure trove of art, design, fashion and urban history. Each themed gallery reveals more: fashion shines alongside paintings, while art from the past meets contemporary design. This allows you to discover connections between different eras and art forms for yourself. What do you see?

TRANSMUTATION is the first comprehensive solo exhibition of the Korean-Dutch artist Sara Sejin Chang (Sara van der Heide) (1977). The exhibition presents a selection of works from the past fifteen years and demonstrates the diversity of her artistic practice.

APEX reveals how urban infrastructure, from the built environment to digital connections, shapes the ways we live together and connect with one another.

City Column: Van Baaren Foundation Celebrates 70 Years

A secret garden in a hidden corner.

A four meter high clay chair.