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.
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.
Het HEM loves books. During your visit, come lose yourself in the library's rich selection.
The building's industrial design and our experimental art programme bring ambience and meaning to every event.
Situated in a former munitions factory, Het HEM is a new home for contemporary culture.
Though our building’s artistic programme is paused, our Studio Artists have kept the spirit of art alive within our walls. Unified by their unwavering dedication, each artist weaves unique narratives, sparking engagement through their distinctive explorations.
Isa van Lier’s immersive installations call viewers into realms of imagination, while Benjamin Francis delves into the provocative dynamics between artist and creation. Iriée Zamblé (@irieezamble) challenges portraiture norms, drawing from her West African heritage, and Mint Park takes on a sonic exploration, fostering collective experiences through listening. Bonnie Ogilvie (@bonnie0gilvie) uses her personal connection to Scottish Tartan as a form of expression, and Johannes Offerhaus innovative work with fabrics intertwines art and fashion.