
Welcome at ndsm
NDSM in Amsterdam-Noord is a creative hotspot spanning no less than 10 hectares. What was once an industrial shipyard has become a vibrant area filled with makers, art, culture, hospitality, and innovative entrepreneurship. With impressive views, art in the public space, and plenty of freedom to explore, NDSM is the place where ideas grow and stories come together.
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THE ESSENCE
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STRAAT museum launches her new exhibition, The Essence, on April 10th. It’s all about diving into what drives graffiti - the names, tags, lines and repetition - as its own visual language. The show follows graffiti’s journey from the underground in New York City to a global movement that inspires modern art. To celebrate the opening, the legendary graffiti artist Bill Blast (Wise/William Cordero) will create new work, give an interview and sign blackbooks on April 11th.
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NDSM THEATER CLASSES
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Starting in September, Kindertoneel Westerpark will once again be offering weekly theater classes at the NDSM wharf for children aged 4 to 12. In small groups, children will playfully develop their creativity, imagination, and self-confidence through theater and movement. Additionally, special summer workshops will be held at NDSM this summer, from August 10th to 12th.
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Naturocene
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In Naturocene, more than twenty-five international artists view humanity not as the centre of the world, but as part of a larger community of life. Through sculpture, installations and moving images, the exhibition explores nature as a partner and time as a living material. The exhibition is a collaboration between On the Inside and Eye Filmmuseum.
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ART IS NOT A CRIME
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STRAAT Museum presents ART IS NOT A CRIME. Henry Chalfant: Capturing graffiti culture, NYC, 1977–1987. The exhibition showcases the legacy of photographer and documentary maker Henry Chalfant (United States, 1940), whose work and personality continue to shape graffiti culture to this day. It is the first major retrospective exhibition in the Netherlands to approach graffiti from its own documentary core.
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Nasal Demons
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What would it be like to be a machine? In Nasal Demons, artist and co-curator Quintus Glerum brings together 12 projects exploring the boundaries between humans and machines. Through absurdist and unexpected works, the exhibition questions our growing obsession with productivity, efficiency and technology, and what happens when we measure machines against human standards.
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IJ-hallen - indoors
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The IJ-Hallen is Europe's largest flea market, taking place roughly every three weeks on the outdoor NDSM wharf site (during spring and summer) or inside the NDSM LOODS (during autumn and winter). Whether you are looking for that perfect pair of vintage trainers, an antique wall mirror, a vast selection of vinyl records, or simply some new additions to your wardrobe, come and browse the stalls at the NDSM!

STRAAT Talk: Through the Eyes of Florian Gaag and graffiti film Wholetrain
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On Saturday 12 December at 14.00, STRAAT Museum welcomes filmmaker Florian Gaag for a talk celebrating 20 years of his iconic graffiti film Wholetrain. The film follows four graffiti writers who paint subway trains night after night, until a rival crew challenges them. The talk and Q&A will be followed by a screening of the film at the museum.
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MEET NDSM ARTIST IN RESIDENCE MAKSUD ALI MONDAL
IJ-hallen - indoors
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The IJ-Hallen is Europe's largest flea market, taking place roughly every three weeks on the outdoor NDSM wharf site (during spring and summer) or inside the NDSM warehouse (during autumn and winter). Whether you are looking for that perfect pair of vintage trainers, an antique wall mirror, a vast selection of vinyl records, or simply some new additions to your wardrobe, come and browse the stalls at the NDSM!

IJ-hallen - indoors
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The IJ-Hallen is Europe's largest flea market, taking place roughly every three weeks on the outdoor NDSM wharf site (during spring and summer) or inside the NDSM warehouse (during autumn and winter). Whether you are looking for that perfect pair of vintage trainers, an antique wall mirror, a vast selection of vinyl records, or simply some new additions to your wardrobe, come and browse the stalls at the NDSM!

NDSM Lusthof
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Lusthoven have a rich history as places that were meant to stimulate the senses. At the same time, they increasingly became an exclusive place for the wealthy owners to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. One example is the private Lusthoven aan de Vecht, where only wealthy Amsterdammers used to go. With this contemporary NDSM Lusthof, you can Studio Ossidiana a parallel between the pleasure gardens of yesteryear and the courtyards of today's apartment complexes, which are often only accessible to owners or tenants.
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Kinship Library: Story Platform
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On the external story platform, underexposed stories about NDSM and the city are stored and shared. You'll hear personal stories from former employees, migrant workers, artists and creatives, plus music and podcasts about urban development and diaspora. In this way, discover new perspectives on NDSM and the city.

Under Pressure
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Under Pressure is the winning project of the NDSM Open Call 2023 by Catarina Garcia and Jim Du Pan. The winning proposal consists of a colossal steel sphere that appears to rise above the shipyard. The base of the work is formed by Crane 7, a derelict crane that in its heyday transported pieces of steel from the warehouse to the slipways, where ships were assembled and restored. The sphere is illuminated from within and functions as a beacon of light for the surrounding area, also visible from the water. The frame of the sphere is wrapped in plants that change with the seasons.
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FIRESTARTER
NDSM Open Call | #LOOKUP! | SHELLS
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The two winning projects of the NDSM Open Call 2024, now presented in 2025 – Look Up by Renée Marcus Janssen and Shells by Lyangelo Vasquez – will be on view in the NDSM Loods from 12 September. Through the annual NDSM Open Call, Stichting NDSM-werf and Stichting Kinetisch Noord make it possible for artists and creatives based at the former shipyard in Amsterdam-Noord to realise new artistic projects.

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