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The Couch is Live …

News

Het HEM is currently closed in preperation for renovations and will reopen in fall 2024.

In the meanwhile, you’ll find our programming on several off-site locations and on The Couch.

Our event spaces are available for rent until October 2023.

Art

Art is our first language. Even while we are closed for renovations, our programming continues. You will find our art programmes at off-site locations throughout the year and on the digital platform The Couch. The permanent installations in Het HEM will remain open to the public after the renovation.

Performances & Events

Listening Event at the Benelux Bar
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Sleep In: Slow Wave Phase
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A WHAT FOR EVERY WHEN – Het HEM Season Closing Party x Sandberg
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If You Could See Me Now – Arno Schuitemaker at ADE
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ADE: Osàre Label Night
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ArtScience ShortCuts
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Sonic Acts Biennial – INNER EAR(TH) FRIDAY
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New HHHorizons: Het HEM x Horst
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Wisselgesprek Chapter 5IVE
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CH5: A miller’s toll: sweetgrass and bitter malts (2022) – ice cream tasting by Suzanne Bernhardt
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Het HEM Experience | Grachtenfestival
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Presence Present | Werkplaats Typografie
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A Dream That Belongs to No One | Asa Horvitz
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An Educational Album – Natasha Papadopoulou & Yiannis Loukos
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Amsterdam Art Week - Het HEM & Friends
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Dance performances by Reza Mirabi and Arno Schuitemaker
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Before Wisdom X OCULUS
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Season Opening Party
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Installations

Media

Music

Our music programme focuses on experimental ways of making, presenting and experiencing sound in the building through listening sessions, live performances and musical artist-in-residence programmes. During renovations, we organise music programmes at off-site locations and on the digital platform The Couch.

Food

We are closed at the moment. When we are open again you are welcome for a drink and a bite, wine and dine at our restaurant. With good wether we suggest you settle down on our sunny terrace on the Costa del Zaano.

Books

Het HEM loves books. During your visit, come lose yourself in the library's rich selection or discover new favourites in the SANZ Shop.

Community

Werkplaats Typografie
Homebase
Artists Studios
9 dates with 'Still Life'

Private Hire

The building's industrial design and our experimental art programme bring ambience and meaning to every event.

About

Situated in a former munitions factory, Het HEM is a new home for contemporary culture.

Support

Het HEM and Vrije Academie present Kunstsalon

There is no need to experience art alone, let alone in silence. We love talking about art and like to spark conversation about it. That’s why we teamed up with Vrije Academie to present Kunstsalon. In a series of three salons, we invite visitors to learn to look collectively at art and speak freely about what they experience–all observations are welcome and valid.

Each salon discusses the art work from an artist we want to know more about. Which artwork remains a secret until the day of the event. In the impressive Huis Vasari on the Herengracht, their artwork takes centre stage. The conversation is guided by Vrije Academie director and art historian Peter van Duinen who is experienced in creating comfortable environments to unlock your curiosity and learn to trust your intuition as you interpret an artwork, without prior knowledge and without necessarily forming a judgement. In the final part of the evening, the artist joins the conversation and shares what they see in the work and how this has changed over time. Please note that these events will be held in Dutch.

Friday 22 September | Kunstsalon #1 in collaboration with Sexyland

Friday 13 October | Kunstsalon #2 in collaboration with Annet Gelink Gallery

Friday 24 November | Kunstsalon #3 in collaboration with Madé van Krimpen

All events take place at Huis Vasari (Herengracht 366, 1016 CH) in Amsterdam. Walk-in is at 19:30, start at 19:45, break at 20:45 and end at 22:00.

Wish to support Het HEM on a deeper level? Become our Pillar of Support and get free access to the three editions of Kunstsalon this fall.Explore our membership options here.